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".
This Is Not a Drill
Pitbull Lyrics
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This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm
This shit is for real, baby, I'ma love you down
This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm
This shit is for real, baby, I'ma love you down
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
I got that sweet D (yeah), mami got that sweet pea (yeah)
When I get her, all she says is "ay papi, si, si"
She give me that Road Runner, long neck, beep, beep (haha)
And her tongue do a little more than just French kiss, oui, oui
I'm talking them big numbers, Microsoft and DC's
Bring a friend and a friend, Chicago Bulls, 3-peat
Mami got them looks that kill, haha, yeah, she's real
Take it all off, keep them heels, this is not a drill
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Big girls don't cry wolf when they cry
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
Mami got that top off (yeah), mami got that low ride (yeah)
Mami got that big trunk, wet paint, that's right
Mami got that get down (yeah), she got that lock jaw (yeah)
She got that slip, she got that slide, she got that Pacquiao
Mami's a knockout, huh, and that's for real
Ring the fire alarm, huh, this is not a drill
Mami's a knockout, huh, and that's for real
Ring the fire alarm, huh, this is not a drill
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Big girls don't cry wolf when they cry
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
This is not a drill
The song "This Is Not A Drill" by Pitbull featuring Bebe Rexha is an upbeat dance track with catchy beats and playful lyrics. The song is about a guy who is declaring his love for a girl and telling her that this is not a drill, meaning that his love for her is not a fake alarm, but something that is real and genuine. He doesn't want to waste her time and wants her to know that he's sincere about his feelings for her.
The lyrics of the song have a confident and playful tone, with Pitbull using his signature style of blending English and Spanish lyrics to create a fun and danceable track. The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and repetitive, with the phrase "This is not a drill" being repeated throughout the song to emphasize the sincerity of the artist's feelings.
Overall, the song is an entertaining and enjoyable listen, with its catchy beats and lyrics that are perfect for a night out or a party.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm
We are not exaggerating or tricking you, this is real and serious.
This shit is for real, baby, I'ma love you down
Our feelings and actions towards each other are authentic and intense.
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
I am serious and do not want to mislead or use you.
Big girls don't cry wolf when they cry
Trust me when I express my feelings, because I am not one to exaggerate or lie.
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
There is intense chemistry and potential for love between us tonight.
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
There is a strong possibility that we will develop romantic feelings tonight.
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Attractive women tend to deceive or manipulate with their words and actions.
I got that sweet D (yeah), mami got that sweet pea (yeah)
I am attracted to her sexually and we have chemistry in the bedroom.
When I get her, all she says is "ay papi, si, si"
She is very attracted to me and expresses it passionately in Spanish.
She give me that Road Runner, long neck, beep, beep (haha)
She excites and pleases me sexually in a way that makes me feel like the iconic cartoon character.
And her tongue do a little more than just French kiss, oui, oui
She is skilled and adventurous in oral sex, going beyond a simple French kiss.
Mami got them looks that kill, haha, yeah, she's real
She is stunningly beautiful and her attractiveness is authentic and genuine.
Take it all off, keep them heels, this is not a drill
She should remove her clothes and keep her high heels on because this is not a joke or casual situation.
Mami got that top off (yeah), mami got that low ride (yeah)
She is undressed and wearing revealing clothing that shows off her body.
Mami got that big trunk, wet paint, that's right
Her buttocks are large and well-shaped like a car trunk that has just been painted and is still wet.
Mami got that get down (yeah), she got that lock jaw (yeah)
She has skills in oral sex and can keep her mouth locked in that position for prolonged periods of time.
She got that slip, she got that slide, she got that Pacquiao
She is skilled and smooth in sexual movements, like a boxer dodging punches like Manny Pacquiao.
Mami's a knockout, huh, and that's for real
She is incredibly attractive and desirable in a way that can knock someone out metaphorically.
Ring the fire alarm, huh, this is not a drill
This situation is so intense and passionate it could set off a literal fire alarm.
This is not a drill
This is a serious and authentic situation that demands attention and respect.
This is not a false alarm
We are not exaggerating or tricking anyone, this is real and significant.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armando Perez, Bleta Rexha, Jeremy Dussolliet, Tim Sommers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jahdiel Isaac
Me encantaba cuando Bebe cantaba así, con voz eufórica ❤❤❤
F R
Bebe Rexha is awesome. I love her voice. This song should definitely have a video <3
Rinesa Hoxha
Bebe you're the best. She's killing it!!
Tano Gómez
Esta canción está increíble porque no la escuché antes 😍❤👏
Yuli VillaUs
Bebe Rexha is perfect
-------------------Natália Ungaretti Forlin
Bebe is everywhere in music 💕💕
People just don’t notice that 💕💕💕
Mai Nguyen
Love Bebe's singing voice ❤
Mansour Saliba
Bebe is amazing💗
☆Sammy☆
I listen to this all the time in the car on my way to school 🥰😛
Carlos alcudia S.
Recién me entero de está colaboración 😍😍😍😍😍