Pitbull

Posted on 04.30.2003

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Pitbull
Real Name : Armando Christian Pérez
Birthday : January 15, 1981
Hometown : Miami, Florida

When the Southern-flavored party rap called crunk took over urban radio in 2004, Miami rapper Pitbull decided it was time to seek stardom. The way Pitbull sees it, "crunk ain’t nothin’ but bass music slowed down." Miami bass music that is, the kind Pitbull grew up on. His parents were first-generation Cuban immigrants who didn’t let their son forget about his culture. Pitbull grew up in Miami’s Little Havana, a section of Miami known for its large population of Cubans.

Before releasing his debut album titled M.I.A.M.I (Money is A Major Issue) in August 2004, Pitbull was featured on Lil Jon’s Kings Of Crunk (2002) album and the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack (2003). In addition, Pitbull has also released several mixtapes, the most recent being Unleashed Volume 5, which are mostly composed of freestyles and remixes of popular rap music. Both thematically and musically, Pitbull can be seen as a modern-day equivalent of earlier Miami rappers such as the 2 Live Crew and Afro-Rican.

It was in fact former 2 Live Crew leader Luther Campbell who gave the up and coming rapper his first chance to shine. Apart from Crunk, his album shows clear influences from both Miami bass and freestyle. In addition to his musical work, Pitbull has also been featured in The Source expressing his stance on Fidel Castro and he was also part of their Unsigned Hype Section. He contributed to an essay published in the New York Post that criticized Che Guevara’s iconization in clothing and other areas. In video games, Pitbull’s hit single "Dammit Man" is featured in Midnight Club 3 : DUB Edition, and he also plays himself in the upcoming video game based on the 1980’s Scarface.

His super hit "Toma" is featured in WWE Day of Reckoning 2. Also, an album cut, "Back Up", is featured on the EA game Fight Night : Round 2. In late 2005 he re-released "M.I.A.M.I." as a separate charting entry, whilst his "Welcome to the 305" mixtape was released. In January 2006 he guest-starred in UPN’s South Beach.

The first single from El Mariel has been unofficially released,entitled "Bo Jangles".
Pitbull has a global music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing.

Pitbull Discography :

Pitbull Albums & Ep :
M.I. Still A.M.I. (Money Is Still A Major Issue) :: TVT Records, 2005
Welcome to the 305 :: 305 Music, 2005
M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue) :: TVT Records, 2004

Pitbull Singles :
2006 "Freaky" (Play-N-Skillz featuring Pitbull)
2006 "Bo Jangles"
2006 "Hit the Floor" (Twista ft. Pitbull)
2006 "Holla At Me" (DJ Khaled featuring Paul Wall, Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Fat Joe & Pitbull
2005 "Toma" (Pitbull featuring Lil Jon)
2005 "Shake" (Ying Yang Twins featuring Pitbull)
2004 "Culo" (Pitbull featuring Lil Jon)
2004 "Dammit Man" (Pitbull ft. Piccalo)

Pitbull Songs :
305 Anthem
Back Up
Culo "Miami Mix"
Culo Remix
Culo
Dammit Man Remix
Dammit Man
Dirty
Everybody Get Up
Get on the Floor
Get to Poppin Remix
Get to Poppin
Hurry Up and Wait
Hustler’s Withdrawal
I Wonder
Melting Pot
Might Be the Police
Mil Amores
Oh No He Didn’t
Rah Rah
Shake It Up
Shake Remix
Shake
She’s Freaky
She’s Hotter
That’s Nasty
Toma
Turnin Me on Remix
Turnin Me On
We Don’t Care Bout Ya
Who U Rollin’ With

Pitbull Pictures & Wallpapers :

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Pitbull, by Shannon-Alisgh [2009-09-04 03:31:25]

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Pitbull, by [2009-08-31 12:18:13]

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Pitbull, by tiana [2009-08-26 12:26:03]

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Pitbull, by MAIRA [2009-08-01 19:04:20]

MY NAME IS MAIRA CRUZ.ALSO KNOWN AS SKIPPY..I AM IN DEEP AMISTAD THROUGH YOU AND YOUR MUSIC...DO YOU ACCEPT ?

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Pitbull, by BEBA [2009-07-21 17:35:06]

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Pitbull, by [2009-07-19 02:57:24]

PITBULL IS COOL BUT HIS COUSIN IS AN A$$

Pitbull, by [2009-07-01 01:29:05]

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Pitbull, by jennifer christina [2009-07-01 01:26:52]

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Pitbull, by Krissa Wilson [2009-05-11 22:35:43]

I think you are hot and love your music come to Dallas Texas NOW PLEASE !!!

Pitbull, by betty [2009-04-16 11:44:06]

What’s going on Armando C Perez. Can’t wait to see you at SOB’s in NYC on 4/22. It’s been a long time since i’ve seen you considering i saw you all the time at the clubs in MIAMI.

It’s all good papi, i see know that you got the hits coming up this way as well..

OK Papi, see you on Wednesday...

Besos’s my Cuban papi...from your #1 Cuban fan

Pitbull, by vivi [2009-04-12 14:37:27]

hey pittbull your so cute my respects to you... girls need to have some morals dont be out there bein desperate & loose

Pitbull, by Ramone Sanchez [2009-02-06 16:50:03]

Yo Pitbull, Im a real big fan. When you gonna come back to Dallas.

Pitbull, by krazydiva [2009-01-06 22:32:12]

chico you’re soooooo sexxxxy !!!!! hey baby please come to tijuana i can’t wait to see your show,xoxoxoxoxo

Pitbull, by [2008-11-01 01:49:15]

hey pitt when r u going back 2 tijuana

Pitbull, by Angel Perez [2008-11-01 01:46:52]

what up pitt just wanted 2 say that i went 2 c u in tijuana mexico on 8-30-08 at the koko mongo club. U took 4 ever to come out but it was worth it.my wife martha is a big fan of urs she stay in tijuana

Pitbull, by MiSz.305 [2008-10-25 20:10:17]

DiSZ MAH BABYy DADDYy !!! YA’LL H0ESz FALL B’QQ ! HE MiNESz YA’LLSz HEEERRDDD ! ARMAND0 CHRiStiAN P ??REZ iSz ME PAPII !!

Pitbull, by GABY [2008-10-21 20:49:23]

00HHH L00KK AT Mii S3Xii MANN !!! L0L... W3LL Y3A ii LUV U S00 MUCH00 !!!! ii M3MBA CALLiiN U UP... 305 600 3431...LUVViiN Y3W LUVV GABY

Pitbull, by yeyi [2008-10-17 01:39:36]

hey r u marriage or have kids im doin a biography on you and no where can i find if u have kids and wat education did u have as a child..........

Pitbull, by rahlissa [2008-09-19 13:37:56]

hey dude ur so sexy. will that’s all i had to say, bye

Pitbull, by lisbeth [2008-09-17 19:45:30]

i love your songs

Pitbull, by Henrik [2008-08-11 06:43:01]

Hey pit/Armando im a big fan in Danmark cant you not com to Danmark and play we love musik man. and you best song is Move Shake Drop so hit me op pit

Pitbull, by l@ pitbull [2008-05-04 20:36:28]

dam u are so cute u are my kind of doggy ! i llllllloooooovvvvveeee pitbull ! and all bitchest betta stay away ! cuz his my baby

Pitbull, by mary [2008-05-04 20:33:35]

i am in love with pitbull

Pitbull, by lorena [2008-04-02 10:11:21]

pitbull is so sexi i love his music i need more information

Pitbull, by Marcy [2008-03-30 05:51:31]

I have alot of love for pitbull

Pitbull, by [2008-03-10 20:59:45]

PiTBULL iS SOOO HOT .&&. SEXi TOO !!!

Pitbull, by editor [2008-03-05 14:56:14]

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Pitbull, by Peaches [2008-02-08 00:37:32]

Pitbull u are so fine and i love it wen u speak that spanish. I love all of your music. keep doing you.

Pitbull, by LeShawna Bryant [2008-02-04 22:18:40]

I want to say happy belated birthday I Cant Belive he is only 27 now well anyway you are good artist and keep doing your thing much love for you

Pitbull, by Angie [2007-12-16 16:26:46]

Thank you for signing my CD and for taking a pic with me Pitbull. But most of all, thanks for remembering my name !

Pitbull, by Jim Durante [2007-11-11 22:19:53]

Man, you are cool. I am biracial,, e.g. Italian and part black, and let me tell you, you sound like an excellent black rapper.It’s great to know that someone who is latin can sound so cool. Keep going great man !

Pitbull, by NAUGHTY [2007-10-17 02:02:02]

OH MA GOSH LOOK AT MA SEXY MAN...DAM HES SO FINE...I LOVE YOUR MUSIC IM LIKE YOUR BIGGEST FAN...YEA N I LOVE YOU MUCHOS....

Pitbull, by shorty [2007-10-14 22:31:36]

nojoda pitbull tiene los mejores ritmos......he is da best you know............ da best of da hip hop representando latino america

Pitbull, by ibangu [2007-08-10 16:13:02]

u know who i want 2 bang vida she is HOT !!!!!

Pitbull, by ibangu [2007-08-10 15:58:37]

hey melissa

Pitbull, by desiree [2007-07-29 12:16:21]

Hey ! I luv pitbull so much !!

Pitbull, by Melissa AkA Mesha [2007-06-25 04:18:21]

I fukin love Pitbull...I mean Armando...I luv him so much..ima in luv wit him..I luv hiz music...I hav madszszsz pics of himm...hes so sexii...I want him to bang me so badly... we both Cuban..yup yup..gotta keep up dat Cuban Pride...lol....I luv him wit all mi heart...<3 I LOVE PITBULL <3