Pitbull (rapper)

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Pitbull
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At the Alhambra High School 2007 Prom
Background information
Birth name Armando Christian Pérez
Also known as Mr. 305 and Lil' Chico
Born January 14 1981 (1981-01-14) (age 28)
Origin Miami, Florida,
Image:Flag of the United States.svg United States
Genre(s) Rap/Hip-Hop
Crunk
Reggaeton
Dancehall
Dance
Reggaecrunk
Years active 2002 - present
Label(s) Bad Boy Latino, Diaz Brothers, TVT
Associated
acts 		DJ Khaled, Lloyd, Trina, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Paul Wall, Young Bo$$
Website pitbullmusic.com

Armando Christian Pérez (born 14 January, 1981, in Miami, Florida) better known by his stage name Pitbull, or his other nicknames, Lil' Chico or Mr. 305, is a Cuban-American rapper.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early years and debut album

In 2002, Pitbull was featured on Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz' album Kings of Crunk and the soundtrack to the film 2 Fast 2 Furious the following year. In addition, Pitbull also released several mixtapes, composed of freestyles and remixes of popular rap music. Former 2 Live Crew leader Luther Campbell featured Pitbull in his single "Lollipop" he also did a song with a underground rapper kerwando named "hey 305".

In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue), with the lead single being "Culo" ("ass" in English) produced by Lil Jon and the Diaz Brothers. In January 2006 he guest-starred in UPN's South Beach. Also in 2006 he recorded "Nuestro Himno" in collaboration with Wyclef Jean, Carlos Ponce, and Olga Tañón.

[edit] El Mariel

Main article: El Mariel

The first single from El Mariel was "Bojangles". The album featured guest artists such as Lil Jon, Ken-Y, Vybz Kartel, Rick Ross, Bun B, and Ying Yang Twins.

[edit] Recent Developments

On the evening of July 31, 2006, when the president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, announced that he was transferring his duties to his brother Raúl Castro, Pitbull jumped into the studio at 11:00PM to write the single Ya Se Acabo ("It is Over" in English). Stating the verse 'hasta luego' (which means 'see you later') during the duration of the song.[1]

Pitbull has contributed much to the Reggaeton music movement. He has worked alongside Zion Y Lennox in the song "Jump & Spread Out" featuring Miri Ben-Ari. He also participated in Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina" remix featuring N.O.R.E.. He was also featured in Yaga & Mackie Rank's "Muevete" hot Reggaeton single, and Elephant Man's "Rah Rah Medley" Remix. He appeared in Don Omar's pobre diabla remix and otra noche remix. In 2007, Pitbull and Freestyle legend Stevie B collaborated to remake his dance hit "Spring Love" which was titled "Spring Love 2007".

Pitbull also hosts his own show on mun2, called La Esquina (Spanish for "the corner"), debuted May 9, 2007. [2] He also participated in a webcam interview on the mun2 website.[3] Pitbull will also release an all-Spanish album entitled The Boatlift, which will have an Afro-Cuban feel.[4]

[edit] In video games

In video games, Pitbull's hit single "Dammit Man" produced by Jim Jonsin was featured in Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, and he also plays himself in the video game Scarface: The World Is Yours based on the 1980s Scarface. Fuego was featured in Madden 08. "Toma" was featured in WWE Day of Reckoning 2, and "Back Up", which was produced by the Diaz Brothers, is featured on Fight Night: Round 2.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • El Mariel
    • Released: October 17, 2006
    • Chart positions: 17 Billboard 200
    • Sales: 193,098[6]
    • RIAA certification: -
    • Singles: "Bojangles", "Bojangles (remix)", "Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera)", "Dime/Tell Me (remix)"
  • The Boatlift
    • Released: November 27, 2007
    • Chart positions: 50 Billboard 200[7]
    • RIAA certification: 32,084[1]
    • Singles: "Sticky Icky", "Go Girl", "Secret Admirer", "The Anthem"

[edit] Singles

[edit] Collaborations

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Since Pitbull has been known to appear on various remixes (usually, he adds his vocals), the following are some songs that he had appeared, especially remixes.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bolden, Janee. Pitbull Takes Shots At Fidel Castro, "I'm Hoping He's Dead". SOHH.com: August 3, 2006
  2. ^ http://holamun2.com/bodega/shows/pitbulls-la-esquina/?todo=simon
  3. ^ http://holamun2.com/candy/original/hot-webcam-action-pitbull
  4. ^ Latin Rapper - "From the Kennel to the Streets: Pitbull Brings Miami Heat"
  5. ^ http://indiehq.com/2007/04/25/independent-sales-chart-4-25-07/#more-467
  6. ^ http://indiehq.com/2007/04/25/independent-sales-chart-4-25-07/#more-467
  7. ^ http://sohh.com/articles/article.php/13151

[edit] External links

es:Pitbull (cantante) fr:Pitbull (rappeur) nl:Pitbull (rapper)

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