Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981 in Miami, Florida), better k… Read Full Bio ↴Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981 in Miami, Florida), better known by the stage name Pitbull , is an American rapper signed to his own label, Mr 305 Inc. The Give Me Everything (Tonight) Songfacts reports that he adopted his canine moniker because, "They bite to lock. The dog is too stupid to lose. And they're outlawed in Dade County. They're basically everything that I am. It's been a constant fight."

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".

Candyman
Pitbull Lyrics

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[Pitbull speaking] (mumbles) That is of course if you want some of this Candyman. Just stand in front of the mirror. Say Candyman three times (mumbles)

Chorus:
Baby just call me (Candyman).
You know they call me (Candyman).
That's right they call me (Candyman).
Every city, every state, every country.
Mami I'm known as (Candyman).

Baby just call me (Candyman).
When ya want some of this (Candyman).
Say name in the mirror three times baby, just call me.

Pitbull:
[speaks a lot of spanish...] I don't think that you're ready for the BANG BANG.
When I bump in the guts, I be tearin it up doin my thang thang.
Hey, hey, hey little Mama.
I'd love to see that ass in Victoria's Secret pajamas.
Yes yes yes. I'm a freak freak that eats eats pussy like Jeffrey Dahmer.
Aye mi madre. Gimme a night and I promise I'll change ya life.
But remember baby girl that you're not my wife.
Other then that I don't give a fuck, let's keep in touch.

Chorus:
Baby just call me (Candyman).
You know they call me (Candyman).
That's right they call me (Candyman).
Every city, every state, every country.
Mami I'm known as (Candyman).
Baby just call me (Candyman).
When ya want some of this (Candyman).
Say name in the mirror three times baby, just call me.

Twista:

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pitbull's song Candyman are about a man who goes by the name of Candyman and is known for his seductive and irresistible ways with women. He is essentially a player who travels around the world, charming and seducing women wherever he goes. In the chorus, he encourages women to call him Candyman and even gives them instructions on how to summon him by saying his name in the mirror three times.

Throughout Pitbull's verses, he speaks mostly in Spanish but makes it clear that he is a force to be reckoned with in the bedroom. He brags about his sexual prowess and declares that he is a "freak" who loves to perform oral sex on women like a notorious serial killer. Despite his reputation as a player, he promises to change a woman's life for the better, although he has no interest in settling down and getting married.

Twista's verse is also about his seductive abilities, as he boasts about being able to "whisper in her ear and make her pussy rain." He also references the Candyman myth by saying that he is "known to make her candy come alive."

Overall, the lyrics to Candyman are all about sexual seduction and the power of charm and charisma in attracting women. The name Candyman is used as a symbol of this seductive power, as if the men who go by that name have some sort of magical ability to make women desire them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, PAUL FREDERICK IRIZARRY SUAU

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