Armando Christian Pérez,known professionally by his stage name Pitbull,is an American rapper and businessman. He began his career in the early 2000s,recording reggaeton,Latin hip hop,and crunk music under a multitude of labels. In 2004,he released his debut album M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records and the executive production of Lil Jon. Pitbull later released his second album,El Mariel,in 2006 and his third,The Boatlift,in 2007. His fourth album,Rebelution (2009),included his breakthrough hit single "I Know You Want Me ",which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Diamond Princess is the second album by American rapper Trina. It was released on August 27,2002,through the Atlantic Records and Slip-N-Slide Records. The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
"We Takin' Over" is the first single from DJ Khaled's second album,We the Best. Akon,T.I.,Rick Ross,Fat Joe,Birdman and Lil Wayne are all featured on this hip hop track. Nate "Danja" Hills assisted the artists in writing the song and is also the producer.
The Boatlift is the third studio album by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. It was released on November 27,2007 through TVT,Poe Boy and Bad Boy Latino. The album features production by Lil Jon,Mr. Collipark,Nitti,Diaz Brothers and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs who served as executive producer with Pitbull. It also features guest appearances by Trick Daddy,Lil Jon,Twista,Jim Jones,Jason Derulo and Don Omar among others.
"Holla at Me" is the debut single by American musician DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Lil Wayne,Paul Wall,Fat Joe,Rick Ross,and Pitbull,released in 2006 from the former's debut studio album Listennn... the Album. Produced by Cool &Dre,it samples Afrika Bambaataa &the Soulsonic Force's 1983 song "Looking for the Perfect Beat".
David Mauricio Bowen-Petterson,better known by his stage name David Rush,is an American rapper from Highland Park,New Jersey. He is perhaps best known for his commercial debut single as a lead artist,"Shooting Star" in 2008,which had a popular remix featuring American EDM duo LMFAO. He was also featured on the song "Go Girl" by Pitbull and Trina,which was featured on The Boatlift (2007). Rush eventually became a record producer,having produced for Jason Derulo's single "Stupid Love" from the album Talk Dirty (2014).
"I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" is a song by American rapper and singer Pitbull released as the second single from his fourth album,Pitbull Starring in Rebelution. The song samples "75,Brazil Street" by Nicola Fasano and Pat Rich,which itself samples the opening horns riff from "Street Player" by Chicago. The core is from a song by Dominican rappers El Cata and Omega. The title is a reference to Calle Ocho,a street in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.
"Hotel Room Service" is a song by American rapper Pitbull released as the third single from his fourth album,Pitbull Starring in Rebelution. It was released to both iTunes and mainstream radio on June 16,2009. The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100,making it his second top 10 hit following "I Know You Want Me ".
"Now I'm That Bitch" is the debut single by Barbadian British singer-songwriter Livvi Franc,released on 13 June 2009 by Jive Records. It features guest vocals from rapper Pitbull. The artists co-wrote the song with its producer Salaam Remi. "Now I'm That Bitch" received mixed reviews from contemporary critics,who considered it as an empowering anthem,despite criticizing its composition.
"I Like It" is a song performed by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias taken from his first bilingual studio album,Euphoria. It features guest vocals from American rapper Pitbull. Both artists co-wrote the electropop song with RedOne,who produced it. It also interpolates Lionel Richie's 1983 single "All Night Long ". with vocals re-recorded by Richie himself. I Like It was released on 3 May 2010 as the debut English single and second single overall. The song was also included on the official soundtrack to MTV reality series Jersey Shore. A version of the song without Pitbull is also found on the international version of Euphoria. The song also serves as the first single from the Jersey Shore soundtrack. The song was the official song of Airtel 2010 Champions League Twenty20. The song has sold 4 million copies in the US alone.
"Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring T-Pain. It was released on September 14,2010,as the lead single from Pitbull's sixth studio album Planet Pit. The song was written by Pitbull,T-Pain,and Sandy Vee;the latter is also the producer. The song samples a line from "Push It" by Salt-N-Pepa.
"On the Floor" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her seventh studio album,Love? (2011). Featuring American rapper Pitbull,it was released by Island Records on February 8,2011,as the lead single from the album. "On the Floor" was written by Kinnda "Kee" Hamid,AJ Junior,Teddy Sky,Bilal "The Chef" Hajji,Pitbull,Gonzalo Hermosa,Ulises Hermosa,along with the song's producer RedOne. It is a pop song combining techno,Latin,dance-pop and house music and with a common time tempo of 130 beats per minute. Lopez recorded a Spanish-language version of the song titled "Ven a Bailar",which includes additional lyrical contributions from Julio Reyes Copello and Jimena Romero.
"International Love" is a song by American rapper and singer Pitbull featuring American singer Chris Brown from the former's studio album,Planet Pit (2011). The song was written by Pitbull,Claude Kelly,and producers Soulshock,Peter Biker,Sean Hurley.
"Back in Time" is a song by the American rapper Pitbull. While originally released as the lead single from the soundtrack of sci-fi film Men in Black 3,it is not featured on the album. Instead,it was released as the lead single from Pitbull's seventh studio album,Global Warming. The single was released via download on March 27,2012,before being issued physically in Germany on May 25.
"Don't Stop the Party" is a song recorded by American rapper Pitbull for his seventh studio album,Global Warming. The song features TJR and includes samples of the song "Funky Kingston" by Toots and the Maytals replayed by Mark Summers at Scorccio Sample Replays. It was released on September 25,2012,as the album's third single by RCA Records.
"Feel This Moment" is a song by the American rapper Pitbull,featuring American singer Christina Aguilera. The song was released on February 22,2013,as the fourth single from the album by Mr. 305,Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records Global Warming,which was released in 2012. It is a dance-pop number that talks about stopping to take a moment to appreciate life. "Feel This Moment" was written by the artists alongside Chantal Kreviazuk and producers Nasri Atweh,Adam Messinger,Sir Nolan,and DJ Buddha. The song interpolates "Take On Me" by A-ha,written and composed by Morten Harket,Paul Waaktaar-Savoy,and Magne Furuholmen.
"Timber" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American singer Kesha. The song was released on October 7,2013,as the lead single from Pitbull's extended play (EP) Meltdown EP. The song was produced by Dr. Luke,Cirkut,and Sermstyle,with additional production by Nick Seeley. The song interpolates Lee Oskar's 1978 single "San Francisco Bay" and features harmonica player Paul Harrington,who plays through the entire song and was told to emulate Oskar.
"Mmm Yeah" is a song by American pop singer Austin Mahone from his second EP The Secret. The song was released as the second and final single from the EP on January 26,2014. The song features vocals from Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. The song was released in the United States as a digital download on January 26,2014. The song's chorus samples the song "Nu Nu" by Lidell Townsell. The song peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Fireball" is a song by American rapper Pitbull,featuring vocals from American singer John Ryan. It was released on July 23,2014 as the second release from Pitbull's eighth studio album,Globalization (2014).
"Messin' Around" is a song by American rapper and singer Pitbull,featuring vocals from Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. It was released on April 8,2016,as the lead single of Pitbull's tenth studio album,Climate Change. The song interpolates "Take It on the Run" by REO Speedwagon. It also recycles a verse by Pitbull from the song "Kiss from Those Lips" by Pitbull and Qwote.
