His first recorded performance was on Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album, M.I.A.M.I., in 2004. He has since released 2006's El Mariel, 2007's The Boatlift and 2009's Rebelution, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.
Pitbull's breakout hit was the Lil Jon collabo "Culo" produced by Lil Jon & The Diaz Brothers. In addition, Pitbull has also released several mixtapes, the most recent being Unleashed Volume 6, which are mostly composed of freestyles and remixes of popular rap music. Both thematically and musically, the 25-year-old is 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 freedom fighter revolutionary leader 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 freedom fighter revolutionary Che Guevara's iconization in clothing and other areas. In video games, Pitbull's hit single "Dammit Man" produced by Jim Jonsin 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" produced by The Diaz Brothers, 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. Also in 2006 he recorded "Nuestro Himno" in collaboration with Wyclef Jean, Carlos Ponce, and Olga Tañón.
The first single from El Mariel has been released, entitled "Bojangles". The album, slated for an October 31st release, will feature guest artists Lil Jon, Ken-Y of Rakim y Ken-Y, Rick Ross, Bun B and the Ying Yang Twins. El Mariel will lead up to Pitbull's 2007 release of an all-Spanish album entitled "Armando", which will have an Afro-Cuban feel[1]
The cover of Pitbull's 2005 album Money Is Still A Major Issue.Pitbull has a global music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing.
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.
Pitbull is also known to appear in various remixes like an alternative remix to Salt Shaker by the Ying Yang Twins, Here We Go by Dirtbag & Timbaland, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado & Timbaland , and Lovers and Friends by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz featuring Usher & Ludacris by adding his own verses to the songs. In October 2006, Pitbull hosted a mixtape which featured him in remixes, side by side today's hottest rappers. The Mixtape was created by Blend DJ, DJ ACV. The two worked together in 2005, aswell. The mixtape has since been avaliable for download on the dj's website djknowskillz.com
In 2007 Pitbull and Stevie B. collaborated to do a remake of his dance hit "Spring Love" which is now titled as "Spring Love 2007".
Back Up
Pitbull Lyrics
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It's your new boyfriend
Royce
Oh yeah
You know, this got that dancehall feel to it
Prince Royce
Mr. Worldwide
Girl, your body is timeless, yeah
Girl, your body got me like
Oh, my gosh oh, my gah
Oh mama
And you're making me earn it, yeah
Oh, you're making me earn it
Oh, my gosh oh, my gah
Oh mama
Ain't nothing fake on you
You so so real (so real)
Tried playing cool
But can't help how I feel
I love it when you drop it down
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
You turn around and make it bounce
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
Oh, I wish I was stronger, yeah
But you're making it harder
Oh, my gosh oh, my gah
Oh mama
And you make me go loco, yeah
Say it over and over
Oh, my gosh oh, my gah
Oh mama
Ain't nothing fake on you
You so so real (so real)
Tried playing cool
But can't help how I feel
I love it when you drop it down
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
You turn around and make it bounce
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
Boom boom, mami mami mami
Damn, you sexy
Boom boom, mami mami mami
Damn, you fine
Boom boom, mami mami mami
You on fire
Boom boom, mami mami mami
Let's ride
Now, back it up
Put your booty out
Move it in, move it out
Now wind it up, while I grind it up
Like a 20 sack, and roll it out
You can go anywhere in the world
And you know that they know about me
I don't think you really ask that girl
If she knows anything about me
Nah, nah, you don't
Word of advice, want a happy life?
Don't look for what you don't wanna find
But before your boyfriend finds out
Back up it one more time
Dale
Dámelo mami chula
Dámelo mami chula
Dámelo papi chulo, yeah
Dámelo papi chulo
So back, back, back it up
I love it when you drop it down
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
You turn around and make it bounce
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
I love it when you drop it down
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
You turn around and make it bounce
Baby, back back back it up
Dámelo papi chulo
Dámelo papi chulo
In Pitbull's song "Back Up," he introduces himself as Royce, the new boyfriend of the girl he is addressing. He compliments her body, calling it timeless, and expresses how she's making him work hard to earn her affection. Pitbull then describes how real and authentic she is, unlike anything fake he's encountered before. As the song continues, Pitbull encourages the girl to back up her booty and move it in and out as he grinds up against her. He ends the song with a warning to the girl to back up one more time before her boyfriend finds out.
This song portrays a typical Pitbull nightclub scene with a catchy beat and dancehall feel. It celebrates the female body and encourages dancing and movement. Pitbull's lyrics can be seen as sexually forward, but they're also celebratory of body positivity and self-expression.
The music video for "Back Up" is set in a nightclub with gyrating dancers and colored lights flashing. It reinforces the song's message of enjoying your time on the dance floor and letting yourself go. Pitbull and Prince Royce are flanked by dancers as they perform, showcasing their charisma and enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up, baby?
Pitbull greets his love interest
It's your new boyfriend Royce
Pitbull introduces himself as Royce, her new boyfriend
Girl, your body is timeless, yeah
Pitbull expresses how beautiful his love interest's body is
Girl, your body got me like, Oh, my gosh oh, my gah Oh mama
Pitbull is stunned by her beauty and body
You're making me earn it, yeah Oh, you're making me earn it
Pitbull's love interest is making him work hard for her
Ain't nothing fake on you You so so real (so real)
Pitbull praises his love interest for being genuine and real
Tried playing cool But can't help how I feel
Pitbull tried to play it cool, but he can't help how he feels about her
I love it when you drop it down Baby, back back back it up Dámelo papi chulo Dámelo papi chulo You turn around and make it bounce Baby, back back back it up Dámelo papi chulo Dámelo papi chulo
Pitbull loves it when his love interest dances and twerks for him
Oh, I wish I was stronger, yeah But you're making it harder Oh, my gosh oh, my gah Oh mama
Pitbull wishes he could resist his love interest, but she's making it harder for him
And you make me go loco, yeah Say it over and over Oh, my gosh oh, my gah Oh mama
Pitbull's love interest is driving him crazy and he can't get enough of her
Boom boom, mami mami mami Damn, you sexy Boom boom, mami mami mami Damn, you fine Boom boom, mami mami mami You on fire Boom boom, mami mami mami Let's ride
Pitbull finds his love interest extremely sexy and attractive
Now, back it up Put your booty out Move it in, move it out Now wind it up, while I grind it up Like a 20 sack, and roll it out
Pitbull instructs his love interest to dance and twerk for him
You can go anywhere in the world And you know that they know about me I don't think you really ask that girl If she knows anything about me Nah, nah, you don't
Pitbull is confident that his reputation precedes him worldwide and nobody needs to ask about him
Word of advice, want a happy life? Don't look for what you don't wanna find But before your boyfriend finds out Back up it one more time Dale
Pitbull advises his love interest not to look for trouble, but to dance for him one more time before her boyfriend finds out
Dámelo mami chula Dámelo mami chula Dámelo papi chulo, yeah Dámelo papi chulo So back, back, back it up
Pitbull continues to ask his love interest to dance and twerk for him
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ILYA SALMANZADEH, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, SAVAN HARISH KOTECHA, GEOFFREY ROYCE ROJAS
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on I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
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