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".
Bon Bon
Pitbull Lyrics
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Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Bon Bon Bon Bon trae tus amiguitas
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Yo vengo para lo mio la dejo confundia como un escalofrio
Pasame la boca que huele a cigarrillo tu sabe que soy armando lio
So dejalo afuera que a ti te gusta fiesta y gosadera
No soy home depo pero mami dame mas mas madera
Aprende una vela no soy alejandro fernando roberto
Dile a Lady Gaga yo soy armando formando escandalo cierto
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Bon Bon Bon Bon trae tus amiguitas
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Mami mami mami, mira que tu esta rica
Mira mami yo vendo música yo no yo no vendo sueños
La diferencia es que lo de ello es rentado y lo mio yo soy el dueño
So mira respira y ligate ya tu sabe pa donde es party
Hace seis meses llego de cuba y ya viene mejorado y hay mi madre
Aprendo una vela no soy alejandro fernando roberto
Dile a Lady Gaga yo soy armando formando escandalo cierto
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Bon Bon Bon Bon trae tus amiguitas
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Mami mami mami, mira que tu esta rica
Noche dia ella quiere su medicina
Noche dia ella quiere su medicina
Noche dia ella quiere su medicina
Noche dia ella quiere su medicina
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Bon Bon Bon Bon trae tus amiguitas
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Mami mami mami, mira que tu esta rica
The lyrics to Pitbull's song Bon Bon are all about the pursuit of pleasure and partying. The repetition of "Bon Bon Bon Bon" throughout the song gives it a playful and infectious rhythm, inviting the listener to join in on the fun. The first verse talks about wanting to be with someone, and the desire for them to bring their friends along to the party. The second verse employs some wordplay, with Pitbull saying that he's not "home depo" (a play on the phrase "home depot" and meaning that he's not a hardware store, but rather a party animal), and asking for more wood/madera to keep the party going. The third verse acknowledges that Pitbull is a musician and not a dream-seller, and asserts his independence as an artist. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the desire for pleasure and the pursuit of desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Bon Bon Bon Bon yo quiero estar contigo
I want to be with you all the time
Bon Bon Bon Bon tu quiere estar conmigo
You also want to be with me
Bon Bon Bon Bon dale cosa rica
Let's have a great time together
Bon Bon Bon Bon trae tus amiguitas
Bring your friends along
Mami mami mami, mira que tu esta rica
You look amazing, baby
Yo vengo para lo mio la dejo confundia como un escalofrio
I'm here for what's mine, and I'll leave you stunned like a shiver
Pasame la boca que huele a cigarrillo tu sabe que soy armando lio
Pass me the mouth that smells like cigarettes, you know I'm causing a scene
So dejalo afuera que a ti te gusta fiesta y gosadera
So leave it outside, you love to party and have fun
No soy home depo pero mami dame mas mas madera
I'm not Home Depot, but baby give me more and more wood
Aprende una vela no soy alejandro fernando roberto
Learn a candle, I'm not Alejandro Fernando Roberto
Dile a Lady Gaga yo soy armando formando escandalo cierto
Tell Lady Gaga that I'm Armando causing real scandal
Mira mami yo vendo música yo no yo no vendo sueños
Look, baby, I sell music, not dreams
La diferencia es que lo de ello es rentado y lo mio yo soy el dueño
The difference is that what they do is rented, but what I do, I own
So mira respira y ligate ya tu sabe pa donde es party
So look, breathe, and get ready, you know where the party is
Hace seis meses llego de cuba y ya viene mejorado y hay mi madre
I came from Cuba six months ago, and I'm already improved, oh my mother
Noche dia ella quiere su medicina
Day and night, she wants her medicine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Armando Christian Perez, Nicola Salerno, Renato Carosone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PerrisProductions1911
Only 2000s kids would remember this song playing in the radio and would be repeated over and over again
@shadowrevenant8665
Well I'm here to tell you that i'm not from their 2000's but I'll do enjoy their music 🙃
@dawnwatson4158
I'm not from the 2000's and it was on my repeat play too!
@copyrightinggirl
Ig you can say I am cause I was born in 2008
@nathanmedina2809
This music video came out in 2011
@lupus1192
I was 9 When this song got drop Good Old days
@jahelsilva781
Todavía recuerdo como
Sonaba esta canción en los radios a todas horas que tiempos aquellos ❤😢
@denissediaz3640
I don’t know if it’s the nostalgia or what but Pitbull’s songs just make me happy even if they’re so ridiculous. This man is a gem
@angelgutierrezadames225
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@Josh-336p
make me happy i sad