PITBULL GREATEST HITS

A 'Greatest Hits' album typically consists of  old reasonably 'aged' songs. Yet this Bad Man made his own 'playbook with no rules in it' and switched that up by adding fairly new Jungle and then Locas - another upbeat song with a collaboration with Lil' Jon to long standing fans delight.

The album consists of a thank you message to his family, friends, Team Pitbull, Board of Directors and the fans. A message beautifully entwined with his original accomplished seven year plan and beyond. Along with credits to producers, photography and more (see image below)

Some may argue that it's an 'unfinished' Greatest Hits album as there are so many iconic great hits spinning back to the M.I.A.M.I and Rebelution era in particular, another side may point out that the Greatest Hits album speaks to a broader and 'party fuelled' audience. Either way it's packed with hit after hit to dance down memory lane. Greatest Hits? Pitbull Greatest Party Anthem Hits! Dale!

(Photo credit: Pitbullupdates.com)

CLIMATE CHANGE IS HERE!

Writing on beautiful Miami Beach, I say "World! Brace yourselves! Mr Worldwide has caused more turbulence and changed the conditions in the world of music yet again. Pitbull’s tenth studio album Climate Change released on the 17th March which features an enticing diverse collection of hits and blend of collaborations, samplers and already released fiery singles such as Green Light, Freedom, Can't Have, Bad Man, Messin' Around and Options  (Click on titles for full reviews)  Get ready for a rip-roaring, unrestrained ride through one hypnotic album.

Listening to Climate Change for the first time I genuinely felt a ‘shift’. A good shift. Especially the medley of refreshing unreleased songs. A feeling that can’t be explained so much in words other than following since M.I.A.M.I and albums throughout the years and seeing a growth and change in style, genre less movement and flair in each one. That upon reaching Climate Change yet another corner is turned, another avenue of style, sound, collaborations and rhythms are explored- another ‘own lane’ in music paved. The climate in the height of this album has yet again changed and welcomed another direction and more importantly ‘felt’ like another Pitbull era has been born with something new and different yet again injected into music by Mr Worldwide who has again gone and outdone himself on this scorching hot album. I for one am loving it! 'The devil's in the detail' A lot of 'love' going on. Keep digging deep!

Click on the titles above for a full review to those songs we have had the opportunity to listen and dance around like no one is watching to. For now let’s go explore some of the unreleased songs.

First up is We Are Strong featuring Kiesza. "Closed the Grammys (last year) and got the credits settle in". Glad that was mentioned. Something that upset that fans as it was very disrespectful to Pitbull or any artist that would be up there. Airtime, commercial breaks lined up to get in can always be rescheduled and fit around key shows last minute. I know first hand. FACT. But Pitbull is a hustler and you can't get rid of him either. FACT.

Although Pitbull is always exploring the new, going down the trailblazing ‘own lane’ in music, he is also renowned for going back a few decades and taking samplers, bringing them forward from his favourite (and my) era to create his own brand of magic and slide them into the mix like REO Speedwagon's ‘Take It on the Run’ in Messin’ Around with one of his serial Partners-in-rhyme Enrique Igleseas and yet again took another 80’s classic from Pat Benatar's Love Is A Battlefield sample for We Are Strong. "I just wanna welcome everybody to my life. It's HEAVEN on earth but one HELL of a ride" Watching from afar I an believe that along with a lot of fun on the way.

Pitbull touches on 'those topics' religion and politics (politricks!).  Politicians they want to politic and politrick - that's why I call it politricks! Jump over to religion. Pitbull may not be religious but his passport is most likely thick and stamped as big as the bible. Pitbull talks about David the first Goliath a biblical warrior and also known as an underdog- new day underdog, hustling music and business warrior Armando taking over the game.

This song just vacuumed me into a vortex with the beat and Pitbull's hunger and tenacity in the rhymes. The 80's sampler, Pitbull's life in words growing up in the 80's taking over. Creating his own lane. We know Pitbull is addicted to the hustle. Learning from the worst but listening to the best and getting on top of his game. A nod of respect to the fellow players "I like the players but I love the game"

Love is indeed a battlefield as is the music industry. To do battle and accomplish what Mr Worldwide has, from nothing to something. Pave his own lane in music and business and survive in the game with all the other 'standard' lanes around him and get to the top. I salute you! By the way Public trading companies- Armando is coming for you ( if he hasn't already!)

Cos as far as my eyes can see, You Look Better On Me as the song goes. That's the message Pitbull and Ty Dolla $ are sending out. Digging deeper perhaps a little message to the one that got away on who they look better on! A lot of fun 'PitWordPlay' such as "You have to have a VISION to understand love is BLIND" to "My name ain't MAX but I always got HEAD room g-g-g-g-Getit?" A softer dance, upbeat feel.

No Pitbull album would be complete without a JLO collaboration and Climate Change has Sexy Body - perfect title for JLO and Pitbull who we all knows pays homage to JLO's sexiness. Sexy, smooth, dance fuelled future dance floor filler. Reggae Sasha's 'Dat Sexy Body' and a little of Zara Larsson's 'I Would Like' with some more dance samplers thrown in the mix as Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez brings us forward a decade into the 90's. Pitbull in and out of those sexy bodies except no hit and run on this one! Pitbull spells it out for us. Literally.

S for the sex, E for the 'E' in EX ( forget about your ex! X, Y (why) 'cos baby I'm up next!
B for the best, O for the one, D 'cos I'm down (oh my!) Y YOLO- Done, home run grand slam. I'm done. Always with a quick wit and fun word tricks !

"It's BON Armando Bond but if you act right I give you the D" If you don't quite get the last bit then you're too young to listen to the song but don't fret Mr Education and Jason Derulo are here to Educate Ya!

Uncle Luke has a lot to answer for as Pitbull says "I was raised by 2 Live Crew so just imagine what I could do. Not heard the raw enjoyable outright filth that comes out of Pitbull's mouth in a while but he tells you where his mouth is heading over so "sit back, relax and let me lick ya" With ALOT more of HOW Mr Worldwide wants to educate you. If you're feeling dirty, nasty by nature then this is the song so get in the classroom that is the bedroom, there's no need to write notes but get ready to have your hair pulled #PitbullGirls and smacked a little if you don't pay attention.  Look out for the Sofia Vergara innuendo. A marriage of some kind of a little Jacko and a touch of 80's electronic.

Again, one of the many things that I really love and admire about Pitbull’s writing is his play on words, humour, outright innuendos and the hidden innuendos and double meanings that can either slip under the radar, can have the potential to have a group up in arms if noticed or just be plain fun in itself.  Only Ones To Know with the winner of UK’s 3rd series of the X Factor Leona Lewis instantly tickled me. "Keep your lips like the NAVY and SEAL 'em" Going on to say fuck all of social media in the context of not posting everything about a relationship. This is NOT a direct attack on the platforms itself from what can be made out. Just a message of a sense of keeping some level of privacy. Keep it private and be the only ones to know and enjoy all the things you can do when it is under the radar. A fist pumping summer anthem.

Still keeping it on the DL and social media off we move smoothly onto Dedicated.
Dedicated to love and celebrating love! Pitbull? He's always got that vibe and bringing it out yet again with getting R Kelly and a 'Modern day 12-Play' along with him and grabbing Austin Mahone along the way. This was the ultimate surprise collaboration combination. After all how is it possible to conceive the idea of a song with these three on one track? But if anyone knows how to grab artists together and cook up what sounds right, it’s Pitbull.

I, and am I sure along with many other fans, can certainly appreciate the amount of hard work and relentless dedication that must have gone into bringing us this album. Thank you Armando, collaborators and everyone that works so hard behind the scenes who give yet again the tunes that catch me unaware and impulsively to take me away on a crazy mixture of fun and different thought provoking directions and emotions from one song to another – another hypnotic album. Thank you.

Dale!

PITBULL WINS AT THE LATIN MUSIC AWARDS 2016

Pitbull continues making history and creating disruption and we're not even halfway through the year!

Congratulations to Pitbull and all of Team Pitbull on their BIG wins at The Latin Music Awards. Not only taking the 305 but also taking LATIN worldwide. This is Dale the album and it's not only got a Grammy,  it's got a few Latin Billboard Awards too! Great wins for Pitbull and Mr 305 inc artists Gente De Zona see links below for full lists.

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year: Pitbull, Dale The Album - WINNER

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Pitbull - WINNER

Pitbull Fan Unleashed Latin Rhythms Album Artwork Cover of the Year Award - WINNER Greg Watermann

BillBoard Latin Music Awards 2016 Full Winners List

Cubans Represent At the 2016 Latin Billboard Music Awards

THIS IS DALE THE ALBUM ...AND IT'S GOT A GRAMMY!

What's that Farruko? That's right! Hoy Se Bebe because that's what we will be doing today! Crack open the Voli.

While Pitbull and the rest of his team are most probably still out there celebrating, proud Pitbull fans worldwide are waking up to the news that our Lil' chico  won a GRAMMY for Best Latin Rock, Alternative/Urban Album for "Dale". Let's Say it again. PITBULL AND HIS TEAM WON A GRAMMY! 

Pitbull continues to cause disruption and still making history."Dile tu hermamo, tu prima, tu tia" Because that's exactly what I did when I found out Pitbull had won. The Most Baddest Girls In Town with the Bad Man himself gave a dazzling performance with Robin Thicke, Joe Perry and Travis Barker for his new song and also with Sophia Vergara hanging out in a Taxi for El Taxi of course!

Causing a little disruption of my own, I say those derogatory views on social media that can't seem to grasp HOW Pitbull won a Grammy, let alone be able to perform there?  I take a leaf out of Mr Worldwide's book and say "I'm cool with it, act the fool with it" and advise maybe thinking outside of the box and tearing down that tunnel vision to appreciate his music for what it is, is an area to consider exploring. Because Pitbull isn't going anywhere. There is no escape!

Incredibly proud moment for us fans. A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to Pitbull and all involved in bringing us this exceptional album. All of Team Pitbull from all the amazing artists featured to our favourite Rock Star photographer, Greg Watermann who takes us around the world with Pitbull through images and videos to it's marketing by Yvette Medina (because I really enjoyed how this marketing guru brought this album to life before it was even born!) Executive Producers Robert Fernandez, and Mike Calderon (who is never 2 metres away from Pitbull) to Co-Producers DJ Chino, Jorgie Gomez, Publicity Tom Muzquiz  and more-the list goes on, just take a peek on the inside cover.  I'm feeling it for you, congratulations!

That's right world "This is Dale..The album!" and it's got a GRAMMY!

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The Thicke, the Bad, the Perry and the Barker. No it’s not a new spin on a Clint Eastwood film but a reference to Mr Worldwide’s new song, Bad Man with Robin Thicke, Travis Barker (drummer Blink 182) and Joe Perry (Guitarist Aerosmith). Pitbull continues to shock and surprise with this song and range of talents featured on it.  I dare you to listen to this without bopping your head away or playing the air guitar.

“This is history in the making” Causing more ‘Climate Change’ and set to bring on more 2016

‘disruption’ in the charts as Pitbull crosses genres once again with rap and rock. Running straight in with his rhymes invading your ears and commanding attention with the drums and electric guitar from the first verse with a little reference to those who may no longer enjoy his style of music anymore. “They Say he don’t write no more…They say like Le Bron he ain’t got no heat no more…They say he ain’t  street no more…Like Jay (Z)  Say how SICK am I wish em HEALTH fo’sure!”

Cool with it and acting the fool with it, clearly not bothered by fans-turned haters and focused on growth and success in all forms- pa’lante! And then SLAM! “Went back to one of my own neighbourhoods and build a school in it” which has to be one of my favourite stings in his rhymes. Before going on to thank God,  his mum and Miami. Then a staple on Pitbull songs – his empire and women and telling them to  “come and get it girl” (you heard him Pitbull Girls- please form an orderly line!)

Following Travis Barker on the drums throughout and that guitar bridge three quarters of the way through with Joe Perry- wow!

A good guy at heart but has to be a bad man in an evil world (and a women’s world!). Although a purely ‘old school’ style album from Pitbull would be very welcome, however one can understand how Pitbull’s audience has grown and diversified since so it may not be so easy to go back, or as Mr Worldwide may say ‘don’t look back’. It’s 90% business as Pitbull says and that’s how it’s successfully going and growing since. Pitbull has EVOLVED and GROWN and opened up the ears of those fans who are willing to listen, enjoy his old music but open to try something new and stick around for more and enjoy.

Bad Man is rumoured to be a single from Pitbull’s upcoming album Climate Change and will premiere at the 58th Grammy Awards show on the 15th February. Check out the photo taken by the rock star photographer himself, Greg Watermann during a rehearsal..

I’m sure there will be one hell of a video to go with this at some point and see this as a hot summer festival tune- Think we need ALL you to front Glastonbury here in the UK with this one Pitbull (feel free to get Stephen Tyler in for a remix too!)

Dale!

Serina

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DALE THE DALE-LICIOUS ALBUM

It was only a matter of time before we had an album by Pitbull named under his signature phrase. However this is no ordinary album, it’s a global movement and it’s moved fans around the world by coming alive way before the 17th of July.

There’s always excitement around a new Pitbull release but this time Mr Worldwide and Team Pitbull took teasing fans to another level with some ingenious marketing by themselves and getting fans happily involved in carrying some of this too. 

Announcing the release date on Facebook and bringing the album alive with its own personality, the album also has a voice. It has its own website designed by Monkey Pig Inc, and even has an Instagram account. It has its own Twitter. It has Pitbull AND other HOT artists too. Warming up the fans with video teasers getting fans not only excited but also even more engaged by drawing out those creative ‘Pit-Picassos’ amongst us to create images and promote the album through the  #DaleFanArt promo. All of this all before the album was even officially ‘born’. In addition to this, we also have a Q&A with Pitbull fans on Spotify followed by a Night in the 305 at Fontaine Bleu all on the same night – Can’t stop won’t stop Pitbull.

Working from the outside in, the majority of the album artwork is brought to us courtesy of our one and only favourite Rock Star photographer Greg Watermann and it’s good to see clear visual credits of all those in Team Pitbull and Mr 305 Inc., most familiar names and other just as hard working heroes behind the scenes involved in bringing us this Dale-licious album.

Dale the album prepared us for what was about to come long before the launch date and it certainly did not disappoint. Pitbull’s second Spanish album features a medley of talented and accomplished artists both in and outside of the Mr 305 Inc. family. In a twist of old school Pitbull lyrics I say ‘..And if you don’t speak Spanish? Ay mi madre! by the end of this album Pitbull will put the Spanish in you!’

Album kicks off with Mr 305 Inc. in full force Piensas (Dile la Verdad) feat. Gente de Zona and Como Yo Le Doy feat. Don Miguelo (see links below for single reviews for both)

Baddest Girl in Town was released earlier around his fiercest, classiest dancers the Most Bad Ones featuring Mohombi and Wisin. We all know Pitbull likes an 80’s throwback and although this doesn’t sound anything from that era, however as Mohombi kicks into the chorus singing “The Most Baddest Girl in town..” emphasis on the “Baddest” under the layers you can hear echoes of Michael Jackson. Not because of its title but the style in which Mohombi owns the vocals in this part in particular. 

A member of the gorgeous Most Bad Ones were releasing individual sexy images of themselves in turn and on a daily basis standing against a giant gold letter belonging to abbreviations of its title BGIT, captivating and stirring up curiosity with ‘what they knew that we didn’t?’ before revealing all the letters and the full title and release of the song as a promotional single. Very, very catchy and captivating. The saxophone and hook will be playing in your head long after the song has stopped playing and includes Jorge Gomez (Georgie!) From the Agents on the producers credits.

Usually Pitbull brings his party songs with the bass and treble blowing up the tweeters in your speakers from the heart of the party in full swing. El Party feels more like a pre- warm up of the party getting the #PitbullGirls and #Worldwiders ready for what’s about the come- the quiet before the party storm!

It’s great to see some favourite Sensato collaborations on the album such as Que Lo Que remix turned up a notch with the Agents percussionist Papayo and El Chevo as well as El Taxi with (whisper it now) Osmani Garcia which was also previously released as a single stirring up island vibes with reggae fusion mixed in with samplers from Chaka Demus and Pliers ‘Murder She Wrote’ from the 90’s with an updated Latin twist.

Mami Mami features Mr 305 Inc's very own fireball, Fuego, another great reggaeton vibe gets your slo-mo perrea on in no time. Hip poppin’ in between the synth and ‘finger-clicking’ breaks! Subelo DJ!

Mr Worldwide and Osmani Garcia takes it to Miami Beach with Chi Chi Bon Bon
She’s alone (and she’s ‘plural’ Worldwide from Cuba to Puerto Rico), inviting Pitbull to the bathroom and more, but why? Porque ella quiere que le toque el chi chi bon bon! Fresh, catchy and invigorating!

Put your hands up to the wind and enjoy the Latin poppy vibe of Haciendo Ruido with Ricky Martin and Armandito. Another cheerful and breezy track.

Hoy Se Bebe featuring Farruko instantly gave goose bumps. Another worldwide appeal song wherever you are from full of rhythmic vigour.

Back to the 80’s we have No Puedo Mas with Yandel. Samplers and translations taken from British (flying the flag there) Don’t you Want Me by Human League adding a touch of synth-pop, and new wave as it was known then, to the album. A very, very, very good Latin version. 

Pitbull has outdone himself in this album. Be prepared to give that booty a good work out with the infectious, energetic hip shaking Latin rhythms packed in this great album with Pitbull’s very own DJ Chino and Agent, Jorge Gomez production all over it. Guaranteed to leave that feel good vibe lingering for hours. The album gives you inside what it says on the outside of the cover. Distrutando (Enjoying) Armando (Armando!) Locuras (Craziness) Etc ( Et cetera!) 

Congratulations and thank you Pitbull and all of Team Pitbull for the booty ache face and ache given to me by smiling wide and jiggling right through the whole album. Thank you for a wonderful album full of talented artists, producers and endless songs with endless enjoyability! 

On that note – I’m off to D.A.L.E! with it more. Check out the links below for more Fan Art from some of the Pitbull Girls and Greg Waterman images ( thanks to those who sent them to share)

EeeeYAW!

Serina


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JAMIE DRASTIK ON A RADIO-A-THON

Looks like the season for radio run promos! Putting on hold riding his bike at night briefly, Jamie Drastik no stranger to taking a ‘Jump’ has been doing just that - jumping on and off planes and from one radio station to another talking about his music, new album and more. 

My Day which HAS to be in the top fan favourites on Jamie Drastik’s new album Jump The Take Off was first played on air by radio station in 102.5 KDON (Monterey CA)which was also visited by Jamie.

If you thought Pitbull was harder to follow and catch then follow Mr 305 Inc's Jamie Drastik as he spins through interviews and freestyles at radio stations faster than the cartoon Tasmanian devil from Hot 104.7, Power 98.3, Hot 98.3, Hot 94.1, Power 106 FM in LA, Q104.7. Taking Hudson Valley to Hollywood!

Keep up and follow Jamie on his radio-a-thon through the links below and check out the album review

Dale!

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CIRCLE HOUSE STUDIOS & CIRCLE HOUSE VILLAGE - PITBULL HISTORY!

Both Circle House Studios and Circle Village Studios, situated in North Miami have a welcoming, relaxed ambience where the touch of Jamaican influence can also be felt. Each studio in separate buildings located opposite each other which can easily be mistaken for beautiful homes have multiple studios and rooms within.

Apart from state of the art equipment, the studios also feature superb detailed music influenced artwork, decor and ornaments throughout whilst clearly providing an inspirational, comfortable and a professional environment. Extending to outdoor pools with waterfalls to lounging areas, areas where artists can refresh to providing in-house chefs to cater to an artists needs.

The concept and ownership of these impressive studios belong to the legends of reggae, the band Inner Circle. Sweat (A La La Long) by Inner Circle was the infectious global hit, which reached No. 3 here in the UK singles chart and it's also these 'Bad Boys of Reggae' who also have the catchy number Bad Boys as featured in the film Bad Boys starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. 

To name but a few, it is a place where global hits are recorded by artists from Pitbull, Pharrell Williams, Mary J Blige, Enrique Iglesias, Uncle Luke's 2 Live Crew, Rico Love to Maffio who I was fortunate to bump into as he was entering Circle House Studios for a session. 

Circle House Studio also has the famous Circle House Wall signed by artists from Justin Beiber to Pitbull of course! 

Surrounded by impressive plaques from Trick Daddy and Trina. My eyes are drawn to the numerous Pitbull plaques placed in both studios. At the Circle House Studio I was taken in particular by a plaque of where the  journey took off, Pitbull's very first studio album and still very much a personal favourite, M.I.A.M.I. 

Filled with emotions of awe, excitement and admiration to be able to see the M.I.A.M.I plaque but to also visit the iconic studio, a 'mecca' for old school Pitbull fans like myself who followed the Lil' Chico from the beginning where Pitbull history was made. That is the studio where Culo was recorded and remixed.

Amazing, remarkable and breath taking studios with so much detail and thought given to the artists. Thank you Circle House Studios, Circle House Village, The Bad Boys of Reggae Inner Circle, Abebe and Cindy for such an incredible experience.

Without further a do, I will let the photos speak for these astounding studios.

Dale! 

Check out: 

www.BadBoysOfReggae.com

www.CircleHouseStudiosOnline.com

HEYMOUS MOLLY ' LIVE' CONTEST AT WET WILLIES

A recent interview with Heymous Molly with myself revealed that Mr Life's A Beach enjoys the Call A Cab drink at Wet Willies on Ocean Drive, South Beach.

With Heymous Molly featuring on a song with Pitbull called Day Drinking on Pitbull's latest album Globalization it only seems fit to do some day drinking at the venue and start with a "Who is at Wet Willies SoBe and wants a FREE drink?" Kicking off a LIVE twitter contest whereby the first three people to tweet  '@SerinaPitbullFU #daydrinking by @pitbull @HeymousMolly get me a drink at @WetWillies #sobe' are bought a drink by myself. 

Congratulations to the winners. Thank you to Wet Willies all those who took part in the contest.

Dale!