Pitbull
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Rapper Pitbull also known as , Lil' Chico or Mr. 305 was included in Lil Jon and The Eastside Boyz' Kings of Crunk album and the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack. He has contributed much to the Reggae music movement.
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[edit] About
Southern rapper Pitbull (Armando Christian Perez) was born on January 15, 1981. Pitbull was raised under the Cuban culture. His parents made him memorize Cuban poet Jose Marti’s poems. The young rapper grew up listening to Luther Campbell, Trick Daddy, Notorious B.I.G and Poison Clan.
Pitbull began recording his own mixtapes in Miami. A meeting with Luther Campbell soon took place. The rapper appeared on Campbell’s “Lollipop” single. He was later introduced to Lil Jon. Pitbull was featured on Jon’s 2002 Kings of Crunk album. In 2003, Pitbull very own single, “Oye” was included in the film 2Fast 2Furious soundtrack.
The following year, Pitbull issued his debut album, M.I.A.M.I.. The young rapper began appearing on other artist’s singles. In 2006, El Mariel, was released. It included the single “Bojangles.” Pitbull has since released The Boatlift (2007) and Rebelution (2009). "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" was as high as #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #1 in various countries around the world. "Hotel Room Service" was also a top 10 of US Billboard Hot 100 song.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | M.I.A.M.I. | Certified Gold in U.S. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Culo | 45 | 11 | 32 | M.I.A.M.I. |
| 2004 | Dammit Man | 58 | 74 | M.I.A.M.I. | |
| 2005 | Toma | 73 | 21 | M.I.A.M.I. | |
| 2006 | Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera) | 99 | 19 | 92 | El Mariel |
| 2006 | Bojangles | 89 | 91 | El Mariel |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
For the lastest updates on where he is touring visit www.planetpit.com
[edit] Announcements
- He has a show on mun2, called La Esquina (Spanish for "the corner" and also participated in a webcam interview on the mun2 website.
- He is the cover of Laid Magazine for the month of September 2007.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 August 24, 2004 TVT |
 October 31, 2006 TVT |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Culo | TVT | M.I.A.M.I. |
| 2004 | Dammit Man | TVT | M.I.A.M.I. |
| 2005 | Toma | TVT | M.I.A.M.I. |
| 2006 | Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera) | TVT | El Mariel |
| 2006 | Bojangles | TVT | El Mariel |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 November 15, 2005 TVT |
[edit] Other artists
[edit] Similar artists
[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- Rapper Pitbull wrote an essay that was published in the New York Post that criticized Che Guevara's iconization in clothing and other areas.
- He was included in Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina" remix featuring N.O.R.E..
[edit] Reviews
Pitbull is one of the rappers who can rock Latin club beats. He has great talent in writing his music. A rapper who is not afraid to mix his culture with what he loves. -Mimi 07:40, 26 Septemener 2007 (PST)
