Pitbull

Pitbulls breakout hit was the Lil Jon collabo "Culo" produced by Lil Jon and 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 Guevaras iconization in clothing and other areas. In video games, Pitbulls 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 1980s 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 UPNs 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 Pitbulls 2007 release of an all-Spanish album entitled "Armando", which will have an Afro-Cuban feel[1]

The cover of Pitbulls 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 and Spread Out" featuring Miri Ben-Ari. He also participated in Daddy Yankees "Gasolina" remix featuring N.O.R.E.. He was also featured in Yaga and Mackie Ranks "Muevete" hot Reggaeton single, and Elephant Mans "Rah Rah Medley" Remix. He appeared in Don Omars 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 and Timbaland, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland , and Lovers and Friends by Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz featuring Usher and Ludacris by adding his own verses to the songs. In October 2006, Pitbull hosted a mixtape which featured him in remixes, side by side todays 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 djs 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". Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.