CALLE OCHO 2015

The annual Calle Ocho 2015 Latin street festival was one big party. Full of Latin pride even I got whirled into the vibe feeling like an honorary part Cuban, Dominican, Puerto Rican for the day!

Vibrant, colourful Cuban and Puerto Rican flags everywhere, an array of food flavours in the atmosphere, drinks flowing in every direction with the temperatures soaring luckily I had my Voli cap to keep the sun off (Cheers Voli!).Chef Teach Creates also had a stand, mac cheese not to be missed! Unfortunately I did miss it so I'm currently nursing my bruises from kicking myself for it! 

Initially accompanied there by the official Pitbull impersonator Mr Pimpbull 305, I later parked my culo outside the Kiwani's stage where Mr 305 Inc artists were due to perform.

Apart from the sensational Sensato, there was one act in particular I had travelled to see Live, that is the extremely talented Papayo. Screaming at the front row "Papayo!" He came towards my end of the stage and said "Besos..!" with a gesture to match. Thank you, I caught it! Right back at you Papayo! Listening and watching Papayo Live was a dream. Dressed in a slick black jacket, shirt and loafers Papayo worked the stage and got the crowd going. A natural performer 
with great stage presence and live vocals spot on. 

The biggest treat however was yet to come as Sensato and Papayo performed together their hit Que Lo Que, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Earlier Sensato sent the crowd wild and performed alongside El Tal Mickey hits such as Watagatapitusberry, Booty Booty Booty and other personal favourites Bello and Taxi. Known for his unique style and for me his shoes is something my eyes always get drawn to in vibrant animal print with just under the knees but worn over the tracksuit cream socks. Only the Del Patio can pull that look off 'bello!' Later I challenged Team Sensato's El Tal Mickey who can do the 'bird sound' better check it out below along with more videos and images of the day.

Mr 305 Inc's Fuego also performed some of his hits and was a pleasure to see. 

Elsewhere while Space 305 was busy taking shots of the acts on stage, local Pitbull Girl Michelle Dennis and I were busy taking shots if him. Amongst others, Space 305 is also responsible for many of Mr 305 Inc's Jamie Drastik exceptional music videos such as The Decision from Jamie Drastik's latest album Jump.

Jason Cerda (below right) in particular was an act that was a breath if fresh air. All singing, dancing with 'the body' and such a delight to meet. An extremely talented artist. Thank you Jason for stopping by to talk to me it was an honour-say hi to your lovely mum too who was with Michelle and I watching your performance with pride.

Elsewhere breakdancing, Miss Carnival Miami to twerking contests were in full flow to entertain the crowd.

As the day and performances went on it was Flo Rida brought to Calle Ocho 2015 by Mr 305 Inc who was closing the show, crowd surfing, stripping off his top (no complaints from me) and gathering footage for a new video.

A great experience and fun day all round later heading off to Mango's with Mr Pimpull where it was lovely to meet Team Pitbull's DJ Africa.

Calle Ocho 2015 was in it's 38th year of celebrating Latin culture and music. Where proceeds from sponsorship of which Mr 305 Inc participates, goes towards the Kiwani's Of Little Havana Foundation.

On the way home walking through Calle Ocho and feeling the moment and reflecting on the day amongst the hustle and bustle of excited, happy crowds brushing past, I come across a a great 'Fresco' murial by Artistes Pumariega of Pitbull which was the icing on the cake to the end of a perfect day.

Check out the photos and video's below. Let me know if I can get close enough to Team Sensato's El Tal Mickey's signature scream!)  

Thank you, enjoy and dale!

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DJ LAZ

It was great to meet the legendary DJ Laz just outside the Hits 97.3 radio studio, Miami.

Let's go way back in time to around 2003 where it really begun. When Pitbull put his own raw spin on Welcome To Atlanta (Jermaine Dupri) with a tribute to the 305 as 'Welcome To Miami'. Having given the track to DJ Laz to share with his listeners his switchboard and station at that time was soon enough inundated with interest and requests to play the song over again.

Keep your eyes open as this dear friend and great supporter of Pitbull's vision from day one often pops up in his music videos from Everybody Get Up, Alright filmed at Calle Ocho to the more recent Time Of Our Lives.

Thank you DJ Laz for taking the time to talk to me. It was an absolute honour and pleasure to meet you. Dale!

DJ LAZ Morning Show Weekdays 05:30-10am on Hits 97.3

SUPA CINDY ON 99 JAMZ

Great to be able to hang out with my sister from another mother who is also rooted deep into Pitbull history, Supa Cindy at 99 Jamz. South Florida's radio station renowned for being the TRU home for hip hop, R& B and throwbacks, on the Rickey Smiley Show. Fantastic to be able watch this marvellous lady in action on radio.

Ever wondered who inspired the song Culo? Click on Planet Pit Video below!

Thank you so very much for a wonderful day Supa Cindy.

Catch Supa Cindy on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on 99 Jamz. Weekdays 6am onwards  www.WEDR.com 

For all your host,radio, media needs and more look no further. Get in touch with Cin D Media below.

Dale!

VOLI 'LIVE' CONTEST AT MANGO's SOUTH BEACH

The 18th of March 2015 hosted by myself was a 'Voli-good' takeover with a LIVE Voli contest at the heart of Latin music on Ocean drive. A place where Pitbull himself often makes surprise visits and a place where you can get the BEST Voli cocktails. Mango's South Beach, Miami. 

In order to be in a chance to WIN one of four free refreshing Pitbull Voli Vodka cocktails the entry requirements were simply to BE at Mango's post 9pm on the18th March and TWEET @pitbull @MangosTropCafe @VoliSpirits #StaySexy 

The winners selected at random were  @Sam11Salman @schlampy11 @hilwontorres @baddesthotchick

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all those who took part in the contest. Thank you to the #Pitbullgirls worldwide for supporting and a big thank you also to Voli Vodkas, to Mango's for donating the refreshing prizes. Thank you to the lovely Antonio Laracuente (Senior Operations Manager Mango's) and Raquel Santana (Events Manager Mango's) for enabling the contest to take place.

Check out more images from the night below and remember when in South Beach Mango's is the place to eat, party and get the full Latin vibe and entertainment experience with the best Voli cocktails around. There is something there for everyone! Get in touch through the Mango's link below for group bookings too. Mango's will not disappoint!

Dale!

www.mangostropicalcafe.com

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VOLI HQ MIAMI

A visit to Voli HQ Miami was pure heaven. Classy Pitbull images, props (unfortunately I could not get my hands on the life size prop and take it all around South Beach at 4am every day like I did with the Dr Pepper one!) and Voli Black in every direction you look. What more does a girl need?

A very BIG thank you to Team Voli for my goodies! Rest assured they will be thoroughly enjoyed! Much appreciated.

Thank you again for a Voli great time.

Serina

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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!

MY JAM! PITBULL & MR VEGAS REMIX

International Day of Happiness on the 20th March is celebrated in style with Zumba linking up again with serial 'positivity, happiness and party ambassador' Pitbull along with reggae sensation Mr Vegas.

The song My Jam, as well as the official video featuring Mr Vegas himself and the very young and talented Aidan Prince is light, fun and exudes a happy reggae vibe which is so very infectious! 

Tap on Mr Vegas below to get jammin' away! 

PITBULL & RICKY MARTIN: MR PUT IT DOWN

EeeeYAW!

No messing about, no foreplay "Now first of all take it off" says that Pitbull who's such a daaawg! 

Ricky Martin and Pitbull just dropped or should I say 'put down' on us another smoking track. Mr Put It Down premiered on New York City's 103.5 KTU last night (what took you guys so long to get together -Love this!)

Ricky's not trying to get in your mind, meantime elsewhere Pitbull is trying to get into some other tight space.

Produced by Vein along with Keith Ross and Aaron Pearce the song, just like Mr Worldwide is hotter than hell. Great pop-py, dance feel and expect alot of radio air-play with this one and dancefloors filled especially by us ladies claiming "thats our song!" Before reporting to the dancefloor all arms in the air and shakin' it.

Dale Eeeeyaw!!

Serina