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 Taรฑรณn.
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".
Hey Baby
Pitbull Lyrics
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El que no vale consejo, no llega viejo
So listen up
Let her go, la-la-la-la
If your girl wanna play, let her go (ah-ha)
Said let her go, la-la-la-la
If your girl wanna play, let her go (ah-ha)
Said let her go, la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Said let her go, la-la-la-la
If your girl wanna play, let her go
(Dรกle, Pain)
Hey, baby girl, what you doin' tonight?
I wanna see what you got in store (hey, hey baby)
You're giving it your all when you're dancin' on me
I wanna see if you can gimme some more (hey, hey baby)
You can be my girl, I can be your man
And we can pump this jam however you want (hey, hey baby)
Pump it from the side, pump it upside down
Or we can pump it from the back and the front (hey, hey baby)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey, hey, baby)
Ooh, drop it to the floor
Make me wanna say hey, baby (you can have whatever you want)
Yeah, you can shake some more
Make me wanna say hey baby (you can have whatever you like)
Ooh, you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say hey baby (you know what I want)
Yeah, don't stop it
(I want you tonight)
I'm a Dade county, self paid, self-made millionaire
I used to play around the world
Now I'm around the world, getting paid
Girl problems, no problems
Don't hate the game that won't solve it
I want to get with you, mami
Now let me see where the Lord split you (dale)
Hey, baby girl, what you doin' tonight?
I wanna see what you got in store (hey, hey baby)
You're giving it your all when you're dancin' on me
I wanna see if you can gimme some more (hey, hey baby)
You can be my girl, I can be your man
And we can pump this jam however you want (hey, hey baby)
Pump it from the side, pump it upside down
Or we can pump it from the back and the front (hey, hey baby)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey, hey, baby)
Ooh, drop it to the floor
Make me wanna say hey, baby (you can have whatever you want)
Yeah, you can shake some more
Make me wanna say hey baby (you can have whatever you like)
Ooh, you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say hey baby (you know what I want)
Yeah, don't stop it, 'cause you make me wanna say (I want you tonight)
Make money, make money
This chico right here gotta eat, baby
Scared money don't make money
That's how it goes in the street, baby
But enough about the the nonsense
Baby girl, take a shot to clear your conscience
Not a goon or a goblin, I'm a monster
'Cause I hit all baddest woman in the world, gangsta
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) (hey, hey baby)
Ooh, drop it to the floor
Make me wanna say hey baby (hey, hey baby)
Yeah, you can shake some more
Make me wanna say hey baby (hey, hey baby)
Ooh, you got it 'cause you make me wanna say hey baby (hey, hey baby)
Ooh, don't stop it, 'cause you make me wanna say
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la) (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la) (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la) (ah-ha)
Ooh, baby, baby (la-la-la-la-la-la) (hey, hey baby)
Ooh, drop it to the floor
Make me wanna say hey, baby (you can have whatever you want)
Yeah, you can shake some more
Make me wanna say hey baby (you can have whatever you like)
Ooh, you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say hey baby (you know what I want)
Ooh, don't stop it (I want you tonight)
The lyrics of Pitbull's "Hey Baby" appear to be a mix of flirtatious pick-up lines, braggadocio, and invitations to dance. The "Hey baby girl what you doin' tonight, I wanna see what you got in store..." verse seeks to entice a woman into spending time with him, promising to follow her lead in their activity together. The chorus repeats the message to give a woman freedom to leave, dance, and generally pursue her own desires. The lyrics constantly refer to women in sexualized terms and attempt to solidify a heterosexual male ego by showcasing the singer's wealth and success with women.
Overall, the lyrics encourage a particular perspective of gender roles in romantic and sexual relationships, in which men are the ones making advances and dictating the terms of the encounter, with women receiving that attention and being objectified. While the lyrics are certainly catchy and have become a hit, they can easily be critiqued for limiting both genders and perpetuating a certain type of toxic masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Worldwide, T-Pain
Introduces the artists performing in the song
A que no hay otro consejo, no llega viejo so listen up
Challenges the listener to pay attention and heed his advice
Let her go
Encourages the listener to let go of their significant other if they are not happy
If your girl wanna play, let her go, so let her go (la la la la)
Reiterates that if the listener's girlfriend wants to play, they should let her go and enjoy herself
Hey baby girl what you doin' tonight
Asks a woman what her plans are for the evening
I wanna see what you got in store
Expresses interest in what the woman has to offer
Ha hey baby, givin' it you all when you're dancin' on me
Compliments the woman's dance moves and hints at a physical encounter
I wanna see if you give me some more
Expresses desire for the woman to continue impressing him
Ha hey baby, you can be my girl I can be your man
Offers to be the woman's boyfriend and protector
And we can pump this jam however you want
Agrees to let the woman take control and dictate the course of the night
Ha hey baby, pump it from the side pump it upside down
Suggests different sexual positions and encourages experimentation
Or we can pump it from the back and the front
Continues to suggest different sexual positions and encourages experimentation
Hey, hey baby Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ah-ha)
Calls out to the woman and uses onomatopoeia to express his desire
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ah-ha)
Repeats previous line to continue expressing desire
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ah-ha)
Repeats previous line to continue expressing desire
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ha-hey Baby)
Repeats previous line and adds a flirtatious nickname
Ooh drop it to the floor, make you wanna say (hey baby)
Encourages the woman to dance and implies that it will turn him on
Yeah you can shake some more, make me wanna say (hey baby)
Encourages the woman to continue dancing and implies that he is becoming more attracted to her
Ooh you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say (hey baby)
Credits the woman for arousing him and continues flirting
Don't stop it I want you to hear
Asks the woman to continue dancing and flirts with her further
I'm a Dade county
Identifies himself as being from Dade County, Florida
Self paid self made millionaire
Boasts about his financial success and independence
I used to play around the world
References his past as a performer who traveled the world
Now I'm around the world, gettin' paid
Boasts about his current success and international popularity
Girl problems, no problems
Asserts that he has no issues with women who come and go
Don't hate the game, that won't solve 'em
Advises against blaming the system or others for relationship issues
I wanna get witcha mami
Expresses desire to be with the woman he has been flirting with
Now let me see what the lord split your lolly
Uses a vulgar metaphor to express desire to see the woman's body
Make money, make money
Encourages people to focus on making money
This chico right here gotta eat, baby
Asserts that he needs to make money in order to survive
You scared money, don't make money
Advises people that being too cautious with money may prevent them from making more
That's how it goes in the street baby
Explains that this is just how things work in his world
But enough about the nonsense
Tries to steer the conversation back to the flirting and seduction taking place
Baby girl take a shot clear your conscious
Encourages the woman to drink and loosen up
Not a goon or a goblin I'm a monster
Asserts that he is not a typical criminal or trickster but a confident and powerful man
'Cause I hit all the baddest women in the world, gangster
Boasts about his sexual prowess and success with women
Ooh drop it to the floor, make you wanna say (hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Yeah you can shake some more, make me wanna say (hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Ooh you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say (hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Yeah don't stop it, 'cause you make me wanna say
Encourages the woman to continue dancing and flirting
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ha-hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line and adds a flirtatious nickname
Ooh drop it to the floor, make you wanna say (hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Yeah you can shake some more, make me wanna say (hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Ooh you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say (hey baby)
Repeats previous chorus line to continue flirting
Yeah don't stop it I want you tonight
Expresses desire to be with the woman sexually
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Armando Christian Perez, Faheem Najm, Sandy Julien Wilhelm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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