Mr. 305 Inc.

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Mr. 305 Inc.
Parent company Universal Music Group
Founded2009 (2009)
Founder Armando Cristian Pérez
Distributor(s) Island Records
Genre Reggaeton, hip hop
Country of originU.S.
LocationMiami, Florida

Mr. 305 Inc. is an American record label based in Miami, Florida, that was founded by rapper Pitbull. Pitbull's nickname, "305" also stands for the area code of Miami. The label specialises in reggaeton and hip hop acts.

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Producers

Discography

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