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 Know You Want Me 2009
Pitbull Lyrics
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Its Mr. 305 checkin' in for the remix
You know thats 75 Street Brazil?
Well this year gon' be called Calle Ocho
Ha ha ha ha
Que ola cata
Que ola omega
Dale
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
(Ha ha ha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-dos-tres-cuatro (woo-oh!)
Stick to the clock, on my way to the top uh
Pit got it locked from brews to the locker
R-I-P uh, big and pac
That he's not, but damn he's hot
Label flop but Pit won't stop
Got her in the car, quit playin' with his (¿cómo?)
Watch him make a movie like Alfred Hitchcock, ha enjoy me
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro (Woo-oh!)
Mami got an ass like a donkey, with a monkey
Look like King Kong, welcome to the crib
3-0-5 that's what it is
With a woman down here are the shh don't play games
They off the chain, and they let her do everythang and anythang, anythang
And they love it gettin' it in, gettin' on
All night long (dale)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Baby you can get it, if you with it we can play,
Baby I got cribs, I got condos we can stay,
Even got a king size mattress we can lay,
Baby I don't care, I don't care, what they say
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
In "I Know You Want Me," Pitbull presents a seductive tone as he boasts about his attractiveness to women. The chorus repeats the lines, "I know you want me / You know I want cha," in both English and Spanish, creating a catchy hook. The song also incorporates a variety of musical styles, including reggaeton and R&B, and features lyrics about dancing and partying.
Throughout the song, Pitbull uses Spanish phrases, such as "Rumba (sí) / Ella quiere su rumba" (Rumba, yes! / She wants her rumba), and references to Latin culture, such as "75 Street Brazil" and "Calle Ocho." These elements add to the song's overall Latin vibe, and helped to expand Pitbull's fanbase beyond his initial audience.
The verses also reference Pitbull's success in the music industry, mentioning the label he was signed to (which had recently flopped) and comparing his music to a movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. These references to his career and artistry may be aimed at impressing potential romantic partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha
Pitbull laughs
Its Mr. 305 checkin' in for the remix
Pitbull announces himself as Mr. 305 and is featured on the remix
You know thats 75 Street Brazil?
Asking if the listener knows about 75 Street Brazil
Well this year gon' be called Calle Ocho
This year's song is named Calle Ocho
Que ola cata
Slang greeting for 'What's up?
Que ola omega
Slang goodbye for 'What's up?'
And this how we goin' do it
Pitbull tells how they will do it
Dale
Slang for 'Let's go'
One-two-three-four
Counting to start the song
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Counting to start the song in Spanish
I know you want me (want me)
Pitbull knows that the person wants him
You know I want cha (want cha)
Pitbull wants the person too
Rumba (sí)
Calling out rumba or party
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
She wants her party and Pitbull asks 'how'?
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
If it's true that you're beautiful
Yo te voy a poner gozar
I'm going to make you enjoy
Tú tiene la boca grande
You have a big mouth
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
Alright, start playing (how?)
Stick to the clock, on my way to the top uh
Pitbull emphasizes the importance of not wasting time on his way to success
Pit got it locked from brews to the locker
Pitbull has everything under control
R-I-P uh, big and pac
Rest in peace to Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur
That he's not, but damn he's hot
Pitbull is not dead, but he is hot
Label flop but Pit won't stop
Pitbull's record label may have failed, but he won't stop making music
Got her in the car, quit playin' with his (¿cómo?)
Pitbull has a woman in the car with him and asks 'how?' he should play with her
Watch him make a movie like Alfred Hitchcock, ha enjoy me
Pitbull compares himself to film director, Alfred Hitchcock and tells the listener to enjoy his music
Mami got an ass like a donkey, with a monkey
Pitbull says the woman has a big butt, like a donkey, and a monkey face
Look like King Kong, welcome to the crib
The woman looks like King Kong and is welcome to Pitbull's house
3-0-5 that's what it is
305 is the area code for Miami, which is where Pitbull is from
With a woman down here are the shh don't play games
Women in Miami are serious and not to be messed with
They off the chain, and they let her do everythang and anythang, anythang
Women in Miami are wild and do whatever they want
And they love it gettin' it in, gettin' on
They love to party and have fun
All night long (dale)
All night long (let's go)
Baby you can get it, if you with it we can play,
Pitbull offers the person to get intimate with him if they want to play
Baby I got cribs, I got condos we can stay,
Pitbull has places they can stay together
Even got a king size mattress we can lay,
Pitbull has a comfortable bed they can lay on
Baby I don't care, I don't care, what they say
Pitbull doesn't care what anyone else thinks, he only cares about the person he's talking to
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Armando Perez, Danny Seraphine, David Wolinski, Edward Bello, Nicola Fasano, Patrick Gonella, Stefano Bosco
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Dagar64
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@WincitO
Dagar que haces acá? XD
@pamelasandoval9540
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@Rod_zcore
Las canciones de este tipo nunca dejaran de pasar de moda y dejar de perder su toque...me encanta.
@villa.oficial
Daleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@behindtheslopes3907
The greatest thing about pitbull: he fits in anywhere. You could have him do a rap solo in the middle of a classical symphony and he doesn’t sound out of place.
@GeorgioArmoni
He got the classic club bangers fr
@moneyonfleek305
He’s a Florida man ..Florida man fits in anywhere #305 🌴
@_aeamazingth_5047
If you compare him to Florida and Eminem, Pitbull can't beat him with rap.