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".
Shake It Up
Pitbull Lyrics
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Shorty cause I want you
Baby, you ain't gotta front
Shorty cause I want you
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
Shorty cause I want you
All you gotta do is come get me
Shorty cause I want you
Ooh I wanna show you, Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
All you gotta do is come get me
Shorty cause I want you
Ooh I wanna show you, Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
I'm a tell you my thoughts mami then you can tell me,
Huh, what you think
We can discuss everything you wanna do baby,
Over these drinks
You can tell me how you want it, don't fight it
You can tell me how you like it
I'm Mr. However-You-Want-It, baby j-j-j-j-jump on it
I ain't here to sell you dreams
Or paint you some pretty pictures
I just wanna get in those jeans
And just like a rivalry, lick ya
Baby you got me feelin, crazy
Don't worry bout these haters, wait up wait up
I got room keys, come see me later
We can fulfill fantasies, so call your girls
Don't be mad at me, excuse me baby, I'm freaky, girl
Sugar check this out, this gon be a night to remember
I can tell by the way you shake it
Aww now
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
All you gotta do is come get me
Shorty cause I want you
Ooh I wanna show you, Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
Now I'm feelin a little woozy
It's like the room's spinnin and movin
I feel her body next to mine and I'm so fucked up,
It's like I'm blind
All I feel is her throwin it back and I'm lovin that
I'm so caught up in the moment,
Ain't no holdin back, never that
Mami ain't on E but I got her eyes rollin back
Mami it's all on me, let me show you how to play wit dat
Now please, let me show you a freak's technique
I know that you're a freak, you're just discreet
Sugar check this out, this gon be a night to remember
I can tell by the way you shake it
Aww now
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
All you gotta do is come get me
Shorty cause I want you
Ooh I wanna show you,
Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
All you gotta do is come get me
Shorty cause I want you
Ooh I wanna show you,
Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
Baby
Ooh, ooh
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
The lyrics of Pitbull's "Shake It Up" are about a man trying to persuade a woman to come home with him, telling her that she doesn't have to pretend or put up any barriers to impress him, because he is genuinely interested in her. He is inviting her to let her guard down and be herself with him. He offers to buy her drinks and listen to her desires, asking her to tell him exactly what she wants - and promising to deliver. The man makes it clear that he is not interested in playing games, but is direct about his intentions to have a physical relationship with her. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the man's desire for the woman to be uninhibited with him and his eagerness to show her his skills.
The first verse shows the man trying to make the woman comfortable with him, telling her that he is open to any desires she may have, and that he wants to make her feel special. The man then tells the woman to forget about any negativity from others, signaling that he's taking her mind off other things and putting the focus on the two of them. The second verse continues the man's attempts to prove his worth to the woman, saying that even though he's intoxicated, he can still handle himself and promises to give her the experience of her life. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the man's eagerness to show exactly what he's capable of.
This song contains explicit lyrics and a provocative message, and might be considered controversial by some listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you ain't gotta front Shorty cause I want you
You don't have to pretend to be something you're not, I really like you.
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me
You don't have to pretend to like me, just be honest with me.
All you gotta do is come get me
It's as simple as coming up to me and talking to me.
Ooh I wanna show you, Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
I want to dance with you and show you some moves.
I'm a tell you my thoughts mami then you can tell me, Huh, what you think
I will be honest with you about my feelings, and you can tell me if you feel the same way.
We can discuss everything you wanna do baby, Over these drinks
Let's talk about what you want to do over drinks.
You can tell me how you want it, don't fight it
You can be honest with me about what you like, don't hold back.
I'm Mr. However-You-Want-It, baby j-j-j-j-jump on it
I am willing to do whatever you want, just tell me what that is.
I ain't here to sell you dreams Or paint you some pretty pictures
I'm not going to lie to you or make false promises.
And just like a rivalry, lick ya
I want to compete for your love and attention.
Don't worry bout these haters, wait up wait up
Don't let others get in the way of our connection.
We can fulfill fantasies, so call your girls
We can live out our wildest dreams together, invite your friends.
Excuse me baby, I'm freaky, girl
I am not afraid to be adventurous in bed.
Now I'm feelin a little woozy It's like the room's spinnin and movin
I am getting drunk and everything is starting to feel surreal.
I'm so caught up in the moment, Ain't no holdin back, never that
I am living in the present and I am not going to hold back from enjoying it.
Mami ain't on E but I got her eyes rollin back
She's not on drugs, but I am still able to please her.
Mami it's all on me, let me show you how to play wit dat
I want to show her some new moves and bring her pleasure.
I know that you're a freak, you're just discreet
I know that she is adventurous in bed, but she keeps it a secret.
Baby, you ain't gotta front if you want me All you gotta do is come get me
You don't have to pretend to be interested, just come talk to me and we can see where it goes.
Ooh I wanna show you, Ooh how I'ma shake it on you
I want to dance with you and show you some moves.
Baby Ooh, ooh
I am attracted to her and can't stop thinking about her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LA MARQUIS JEFFERSON, COREY JOHNSON, CRAIG LOVE, ARMANDO PEREZ, TENAIA SANDERS, JONATHAN H SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@allisonkapantais6368
This song is probably my favorite Pitbull song. Always puts me in a good mood 🙂
@supercombatmedic
I had this song on repeat my senior year. I loved every little bit
@dameontraylor5378
Classic Throwback Pitbull...
@cherrybomb2356
I miss those crunk beats from Lil Jon
@r5t6ymax
bro ur amazing upload more shit cuz you da man these are all sick!
@OkaneHaus
Soooooo, 4th comment after all these years... 2020 whoooo! 🤣🤣🤣🤣