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".
I'm Off That
Pitbull Lyrics
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Pancho pick it up man
If you off that, it means you don't mess with it
But if you love that, it means you mess with it (no manches wey)
Let me tell you what I mess with
Skateboardin', I'm off that
Label execs, I'm off that
The DJ's, I love that
Poppin' bottles, I'm off that
VIP, I'm off that
Making it rain, I'm off that
But DJ's, I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
Being broke, I'm off that
Hanging on the block, I'm off that
Weak bass blow, I'm off that
Stop cop go, I'm off that
Duckin DT's, I'm off that
BT's, PT's
Pink pony, scarlet's
Tootsies, I love that
Studio gangsters, I'm off that
Internet gangsters, I'm off that
Young fucks, you can't trust
That never bust, I'm off that
Bad bitches, I love that
Bobo heels, I'm off that
Her hair a mess, toes a mess
Mess a mess and I'm off that
She kiss 'n' tell, I'm off that
She Instagram, I'm off that
She bring her friends, I'm 'bout that
The more the merrier, I love that
Dirty money, I'm off that
Cleaning money, I'm off that
Owin' money, I'm off that
Getting money, I love that
Dirty money, I'm off that
Cleaning money, I'm off that
Owin', I'm off that
Getting money, I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
Cognac, I'm off that
Champagne, I'm off that
Atlantico, it's cool
But boatin', I love that
Communism, I'm off that
Dictators, I'm off that
Dick riders, I'm off that
But freedom, I love that
Plastic women and I'm off that
Stuck on women, I'm off that
Real wise, I'm off that
But freakin women, I love that
Bad bitches, I'm off that
Can't keep your word, I'm off that
Never on time, I'm off that
But haters, I love that
Lamborghinis, I love that
Ferraris, I'm off that
Maseratis, I'm off that
But prow the price I love that
Dirty money, I'm off that
Cleaning money, I'm off that
Owin' money, I'm off that
Getting money, I love that
Dirty money, I'm off that
Cleaning money, I'm off that
Owin' money, I'm off that
Getting money, I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
I'm off that but I love that
In Pitbull's song "I'm Off That," he talks about the things he no longer deals with in his life, and the things he still loves despite being "off that." The term "off that" refers to no longer being interested in something or not participating in a particular activity. Pitbull begins by listing the things he's off, such as skateboarding, Label Execs, ANRs, making it rain, and hanging out on the block. He then declares his love for things like DJs, bad bitches, and getting money.
As the song progresses, Pitbull continues to list off the things he's off, including studio gangsters, internet gangsters, and plastic women. Pitbull emphasizes that he's over things like being broke, weak bass, and duckin' DTs. He makes a point to mention the things he loves, like freedom, Lamborghinis, and getting money. In the end, Pitbull reiterates that while he may be off some things, there are still things he loves and enjoys.
In "I'm Off That," Pitbull delivers a message of self-reflection and self-awareness. He acknowledges that he's outgrown certain things in his life and is moving on to new experiences, but he's not forgetting what he loves. Pitbull shows us that it's okay to move on from certain things without losing sight of what's important to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this real simple
Pitbull introduces the main message of the song in a catchy, simple manner.
Pancho pick it up man
Pitbull addresses his Spanish-speaking audience using the nickname 'Pancho,' and asks them to pay attention.
If you off that, it means you don't mess with it
Pitbull defines 'off that' as not being involved with something.
But if you love that, it means you mess with it (no manches wey)
Pitbull defines 'love that' as actively engaging in something with enthusiasm.
Let me tell you what I mess with
Pitbull segues into listing things that he is 'off' or 'love' that.
Skateboardin', I'm off that
Pitbull is not interested in skateboarding.
Label execs, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in working with record label executives.
ANR's, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in working with A&R (artist and repertoire) representatives.
The DJ's, I love that
Pitbull loves working with DJs for his music.
Poppin' bottles, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in spending money on expensive drinks.
VIP, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in VIP areas.
Making it rain, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in throwing money around at clubs.
Being broke, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in being broke.
Hanging on the block, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in hanging out on the street.
Weak bass blow, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in weak-sounding bass music.
Stop cop go, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in evading the police.
Duckin DT's, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in avoiding police detectives.
BT's, PT's
Pitbull is not interested in whatever 'BTs' or 'PTs' may refer to.
Pink pony, scarlet's
Pitbull is not interested in pink ponies or whatever 'scarlet's' may refer to.
Tootsies, I love that
Pitbull loves Tootsie's Cabaret, a strip club in Miami.
Studio gangsters, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in dealing with studio gangsters (fake rappers).
Internet gangsters, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in dealing with internet gangsters (people who talk tough online).
Young fucks, you can't trust
Pitbull doesn't trust young people who talk big but never follow through.
That never bust, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in dealing with people who never follow through on their promises.
Bad bitches, I love that
Pitbull loves beautiful, confident women.
Bobo heels, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in bobo heels (cheap shoes).
Her hair a mess, toes a mess
Pitbull is no longer interested in disheveled women.
Mess a mess and I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in messiness, either physical or emotional.
She kiss 'n' tell, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in women who kiss and tell their secrets.
She Instagram, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in women who obsess over their social media presence.
She bring her friends, I'm 'bout that
Pitbull loves it when women bring their friends to party with.
The more the merrier, I love that
Pitbull loves big parties with lots of people.
Communism, I'm off that
Pitbull is not interested in communism.
Dictators, I'm off that
Pitbull is not interested in dictators.
Dick riders, I'm off that
Pitbull is not interested in people who flatter others excessively.
But freedom, I love that
Pitbull loves the concept of freedom.
Plastic women and I'm off that
Pitbull is not interested in women who are fake or superficial.
Stuck on women, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in overly clingy women.
Real wise, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in pretending to be wise or having all the answers.
But freakin women, I love that
Pitbull loves women who are passionate and enjoy physical intimacy.
Can't keep your word, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in people who cannot keep their promises.
Never on time, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in people who are consistently late.
But haters, I love that
Pitbull loves when people hate on him, as it motivates him to prove them wrong.
Lamborghinis, I love that
Pitbull loves Lamborghinis.
Ferraris, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in Ferraris.
Maseratis, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in Maseratis.
But prow the price I love that
Pitbull loves luxury cars, no matter the cost.
Dirty money, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in dirty money (ill-gotten funds).
Cleaning money, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in going through illegitimate channels to make money.
Owin' money, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in owing money.
Getting money, I love that
Pitbull loves earning money in legitimate ways.
I'm off that but I love that
Pitbull repeats the phrase to emphasize his love-hate relationship with the listed items.
Cognac, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in drinking cognac.
Champagne, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in drinking champagne.
Atlantico, it's cool
Pitbull thinks Atlantico, a brand of rum he promotes, is cool.
But boatin', I love that
Pitbull loves going boating.
Bad bitches, I'm off that
Pitbull is no longer interested in dealing with overly difficult women.
I'm off that but I love that
Pitbull repeats the phrase again to close out the song, reminding listeners of his mixed feelings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSE GARCIA, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, JORGE MARTINEZ GOMEZ, URALES VARGAS, FRANK RODRIGUEZ, NICK VAN DE WALL, ADRIAN TREJO, RL GRIMES
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