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".
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Pitbull Lyrics
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Mami no you can't come back
Mami no you can't come back
'Cause you look so right
'Cause you look so right
'Cause you look so right
'Cause you look so right
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Oh, look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like oh
Look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like
Look, I got what you need to get you hooked
I steal all your heart I'm a crook
On Friday night, I'm sorry, I'm booked
Brooke, Maria y la amiga de ella
Tan rica y en la cama no juegan
Explotan y dicen
Pause
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Oh, look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like oh
Look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like
Mamita would you like to play?
We love to see, would you stay
And if you say OK, we will play night and day
I'm such a dir-dir-dirty dawg
My teeth will unsnap your bra
But for now baby just pause
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Oh, look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like oh
Look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like
Mami over there sometime
Mami over there sometime
She got what I like, what I like
What I like, what I like
Mami over there sometime
Mami over there sometime
She got what I like, what I like
What I like, what I like
Mami over there sometime
Mami over there sometime
She got what I like, what I like, pause
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Oh, look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like oh
Look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like oh
Look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like oh
Look at that girl, she's like ah
Look at that girl, she's like
Pause
In this song, Pitbull is addressing a woman, telling her that she cannot come back because she looks so right. The repetition of this line emphasizes how desirable the woman is. Pitbull then switches to a call to action, telling the listener, "Now don't stop, drop, pause." This repetition emphasizes the party-like atmosphere of the song and encourages people to dance.
The second half of the song features Pitbull describing a woman he is interested in, and how he wants to play with her all night and day. He admits to being a "dir-dir-dirty dog" and suggests that he is only interested in her for her physical attributes, saying "She got what I like, what I like, pause."
Throughout the song, the chorus provides a steady beat for the listener to dance to. The use of repetition in both the chorus and the verses emphasizes the high-energy, party atmosphere of the song.
Overall, "Pause" is a song that celebrates the physical attraction between a man and a woman and encourages listeners to let loose and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Worldwide,
Pitbull's introduction to his song as Mr. Worldwide
Mami no you can't come back
Pitbull is not interested in entertaining someone who has left him
'Cause you look so right
He is admiring someone for their physical appearance
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Pitbull wants the person he is admiring to keep moving and stay sexy in his eyes
Oh, look at that girl, she's like ah
Another way of expressing his admiration for the girl he is watching
Look, I got what you need to get you hooked
Pitbull is confident he has what it takes to make the girl he is after fall for him
I steal all your heart I'm a crook
Pitbull is telling the girl he is quite the charmer and will use his skills to win her over
On Friday night, I'm sorry, I'm booked
Pitbull could be implying that he is quite popular and has other engagements on Friday nights
Brooke, Maria y la amiga de ella
Pitbull is mentioning some names, as if to say he is surrounded by beautiful women
Tan rica y en la cama no juegan
He is stressing the fact that these women are not only beautiful but also great in bed
Explotan y dicen
It is unclear what he means by this phrase
Pause
Pitbull is using 'Pause' as a way of emphasizing the sexual tension in his lyrics
Mamita would you like to play?
Pitbull is trying to initiate a sexual encounter with the girl he is after
We love to see, would you stay
He is emphasizing how much he desires to spend time with her, also coyly hinting at sexual activity
And if you say OK, we will play night and day
Pitbull is suggesting that they could engage in sexual activity non-stop if the girl agrees to his advances
I'm such a dir-dir-dirty dawg
He is implying that he is a bit of a bad boy or a player
My teeth will unsnap your bra
Pitbull is using a playful way of suggesting he knows his way around a girl's underwear
But for now baby just pause
He suggests that they should slow down for a moment and just enjoy the tension between them without acting on it yet
Mami over there sometime
Pitbull is again admiring the beauty of a girl he sees in the distance
She got what I like, what I like
He is emphasizing how tempting she is to him
Now don't stop, drop, pause
Pitbull repeats his earlier command to keep moving and stay sexy in his eyes
Oh, look at that girl, she's like ah
He repeats the same admiring line to further emphasize his desire
Look at that girl, she's like oh
As above
Look at that girl, she's like ah
As above
Look at that girl, she's like oh
As above
Pause
Pitbull ends the song with one last 'Pause' to leave the listener with the sexual tension he has built up throughout the lyrics
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABDELOUAHID ABDESAMAD APPIE BEN, ARI KALIMI, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, ADRIAN ALEXANDER SANTALLA, URALES VARGAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I use this song every time I get new speakers/headphones. The bass is amazing!
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