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 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]

Yo, I love Pitbull and I formed a fan club here http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pitbullfans/, come join !

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