Pitbull
When the Southern-flavored party rap called crunk took over urban radio in 2004, Miami rapper Pitbull decided it was time to seek stardom. The way Pitbull sees it, "crunk ain't nothin' but bass music slowed down." Miami bass music, that is, the kind Pitbull grew up on. His parents were first-generation Cuban immigrants who didn't let their son forget about his culture. They required him to memorize the works of Cuban poet José Martí, and Pitbull understood the power of words right away. Southern acts like Poison Clan and Luther Campbell were early influences, but as he grew, the young rapper got turned on to the G-funk sound of the West Coast and the New York City point of view Nas brought to the game.
Ready to take it all the way to the top, Pitbull unleashed his debut full-length, M.I.A.M.I., in 2004 on the TVT label with the Lil Jon-produced single "Culo" leading the way. In 2006 the single "Bojangles" prepared fans for his next album, El Mariel. As the album landed on the shelves it was announced that his next effort would be titled The Boatlift. Presently, Pitbull's released his new single through Ultra Records titled "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)". This was due to his old record label TVT Records closing, which he also mentions in this single. As a result of his single he has signed with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group.He was recently featured with Kevin Rudolf in rapper David Rush's single "Shooting Star". He also is reported to be on the next Backstreet Boys album, due out in 2009/2010, in the song "Helpless."
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