EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 60 SECONDS WITH MIKE VAZQUEZ

From NASCAR and breaking into an untapped market, Mike Vazquez talks about being part of a huge movement and formulating the first ever Hispanic owned racing team (Hispanic Racing Team - HRT) Created by Hispanics, driven by Hispanics. Representing the Latin community on the track and then going onto creating FCV Racing.

With a portfolio almost as varied as Pitbull's, Mike also tells us about more of his ventures other than racing, from tobacco to boxing.

How did Pitbull come onto Mike's business track and make a Pit-Stop and join him on some of his ventures? What Pitbull songs does Mike listen to in his own car? Is there hope for a #PitbullGirls racing team or get even more extreme, take the gloves off and get our knuckles out to form a fierce fight team?

With special thanks also to Karen Scotting for the head graphics and reaching out. Read more about this charming and remarkable entrepreneur in this exclusive interview below.

Thanks for taking the time to talk to me Mike...

Can you take us back and tell us how the Hispanic Race Team (HRT) came about?

Back before 2000 Census, we saw the Hispanic influence grow. Census confirmed that. We saw most Hispanics were big car nuts – and we love motor sports and driving fast. So it was natural to match to unit Americas fastest and fastest growing sport with the fastest growing segment of the U.S population!

Were there any challenges faced starting up the HRT?

Absolutely, racing is not cheap. Gaining sponsorship for Hispanic drivers is not easy. Especially when corporations limit you to Hispanic marketing dollars, even though we reach all audiences. NASCAR Fans were great however and very accepting and welcoming new competition.

 

Tell us about a momentous or high point for you with HRT and onwards?

We actually closed HRT in 2004 and began operations as FCV Racing. Short for Fitz, Contreras and Vazquez. The three owners – Armando Fitz, Carlos Contreras and myself.

On the track – in 2006 we won the first NASCAR race by a Hispanic driver, Ruben Pardo at Lime Rock Park, CT. We won numerous awards that year as well. We have had numerous wins in NASCAR Mexico and also, off the track, we have had many special moments contributing to children’s charities and Make A Wish programs. Those we will never forget and hold most dear.

Who is your inspiration in the business world? 

It starts with my father, always being honest, upfront and a direct business man- He set the path for me. Then there are young guys like Pitbull who had a vision, a passion and a drive that I can relate to and appreciate.

Where did you meet Pitbull?

I met Pitbull in the 305 many years ago. When he was first starting. We met casually every couple of years or so thereafter around the 305. Then about 6 years ago I was stuck at Mexico’s airport and when I looked up Pitbull was sitting across from me.  We talked for a while that day and met the next day in Miami for lunch to talk about our projects. We have been friends and working on some things together since.

 

Tell us how you and Pitbull came to work together?

I believe in Pitbull and his message. As well as how he represents Latinos worldwide. So we help promote any projects he has with our race cars and any way we can.

Do you have a favourite Pitbull song you like to jam to in your own car? 

WOW! There are so many, a big variety. I love some of the original 305 based music. Old school Pit, but also his new hits- and they keep coming! I’d say the first song I remember thinking this Chico just made some noise and is going up from here with his song ‘Culo’ I remember hearing it with a smile on my face and I said “Yeah...this is Miami-Cuban all the way, and we are now represented!!”

Voli Spirits is one of the sponsors - Do you have a particular way you like to enjoy the drink?

I love my vanilla coffee fusion on ice, with a splash of water..Just a splash!

SLAM School is another sponsor tied in with Pitbull and also the sporting world too. Have you had any of the students over to visit the track or been asked by them to take a car for a spin?

We had some students at the Homestead Miami Race last year. The car was decorated with the SLAM logo and we took the car to the school for the kids. We absolutely love the school, their programs and the kids. Kudos to Pitbull for giving back to our community and the kids in it!

  

Please may I get behind the wheel of one of your race cars when I'm in Miami (you don't have to give me the keys!)

Absolutely!  Anytime! Just bring some diapers!

Thanks Mike- and for the warning!  I'll also make sure I'm insured if you let me take it for a spin  Have you ever let Pitbull loose behind the wheel of one of your cars? 

Not yet. Mr Worldwide rarely has a full day off to do it, but anytime he wants to!!

What kind of qualities do you look for and what training is involved in being one of your drivers?

Natural talent, but also a willingness to listen, many hours in the gym and on the track. Having sponsors definitely helps pave the way through!

Do you have many races still ahead of you this year?

We have at least 6 more in NASCAR and working on some more in a different series, IMSA Porsche Races later this year.

Do you give drivers a pep talk or 'steer your drivers' towards for motivation before races?

Of course. We go over a game plan and coach them not to be distracted if we work away from it. As a spotter I am in their ear all race long!

So for those of us who aren't familiar with the racing world, tell us what a spotter does?

A spotter is who speaks to the driver through his radio during the race. We coach as to what’s going on in the race, team strategies etc. But also and possibly more important, we tell the drivers what’s going on around them and let them know when another car is in the blind spot and when they have successfully cleared another car on the track.  Since they can only see roughly 90 degrees in front of them. We are their eyes and ears during the race.

Do you ever get nervous watching races?

Yes, but I can only worry about what I can control, and in racing, most of it is out of our control. Especially the other competitors. We do have a 15 minute rule after the race as well where we cannot approach another driver or team – Let’s everyone cool down a bit. Doesn’t always work though!

Do you have any words of advice for anyone thinking of pursuing a career as a race driver? 

STAY IN SCHOOL!  Then if you really want to race, do some Go Karts and work your way up!  Don't blow all your money or your parent’s money either.  Go get sponsors!...and start small!!

 

From a tobacco company, HRT, FCV to BYB, your portfolio is almost varied as Pitbull's! Tell us more about BYB (Back Yard Brawls)...

It’s a new series I am proud of, BYB Extreme Fighting Series.  It brings fights back to their origins, before boxing gloves that are proven to cause more damage!  (Check out the links below)

You were also featured in Magazine Key Biscayne's 2012's Most Beautiful People feature, how did that feel?

I felt silly to be honest, but my wife (Arelis Vazquez) was also selected too so I had to do it  (laughs)

 

I have a question from a great #PitbullGirl and huge fan of yours, Karen Scotting, that is "Who is your favourite #PitbullGirl?"

HA!...It would have to be her, but don’t tell her - that's our secret!

Is a PGRT - Pitbull Girl Race Team an option for the future?

Sounds good to me. Or you can be our Back Yard Babes at our next BYB event!

That's a good one! So what's next for you?

Working on our next BYB (Back Yard Brawls) event! More information coming soon!  And some more racing...and getting our SENECA cigarettes in more chain stores across the country!  Always working hard, having a good time and only worrying about what I can control.  Such is my life!

It’s been an absolute pleasure, thanks for taking the time to talk to me Mike and share more with us fans. Remember to give me a call when you open applications for PGRT and Back Yard Babes! We'll have to check in with Mr Worldwide to see if he's free the same day for a day on the track!

Anytime..Thanks for your support!

All the best for your future projects and thank you again.

(photo credits: Greg Watermann, Jeffrey Welcker. Reposts: Mike Vazquez, Mike Calderon, Unknown sources)

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Make a Wish Foundation www.wish.org

PIT-SHAZAM-IT !

PitZAM it! Now you can see and hear what Pitbull is listening to!

Pitbull now has his own profile on the Shazam app which recognises the music Pitbull and many other artists are listening to (a bit like sticking your phone in the air with the app on to find out what IS THAT song playing in the club – but instead this feature is tracking what the artist is listening to and telling us instead). Good to hear Pitbull is participating in this feature brought in by Shazam – especially being a ‘beacon’ and leading the way in artist engagement in technological innovations and that ‘ something different and doing things out of the norm’ so to speak.

A clever move by Shazam to draw in more users and introduce a different type of usage to their service. Attracting more advertisers to place ads on profiles of pages of artists and creating more ways to bring in ad revenue. What’s in it for Pitbull and other artists? Another means of engaging with the #PitbullGirls and #Worldwiders. What’s in it for us fans? Well we can see what music Pitbull is engaging in!

Click on the image below, sign up and get following! Thank you and Dale!

PITBULL -MAS GUAPO OR MENOS GUAPO?

Sing it with me now, you know the song!

"Fresh from Miami, performing at the Capital Summertime Ball, Pitbull plays the game with 4 Music he's takin' off!" Let's play along with Mr Worldwide and 4 Music with this really FUN video while he was here in London - Dale!

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PITBULL HITS VEGAS IN SEPTEMBER!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas for seven nights with Pitbull at least!

Mr Worldwide is set to perform at the AXIS at the Planet Hollywood and Casino Resort. Being the year or making history Pitbull says “From Sinatra, to Elvis to Mr Worldwide. It’ll be the time of our lives, dale!” as he announced a string of performances which begins on the 23^rd of September, on iHeart Radio’s Face book page today.

Vegas, fun (a lot of sinful fun) and with Pitbull announcing his ventures relating to Playboy gaming earlier and with HOLLYWOOD where it’s walk on which his hands are soon to be imprinted –  the venue only seems fit. Could this possibly NOT be the end of the announcements? I will take to my crystal ball and expect more announcements to do with his ventures in the gaming industry and hopefully his hands in that walk sooner than we think around that time – you heard the predictions here first!

You can see Pitbull perform with a chance also to meet him on this link (US residents only and other restrictions apply)

http://news.iheart.com/contests/meet-pitbull-win-tickets-to-see-his-concert-in-las-vegas/382751#ixzz3dt

(Photo source: iHeart Facebook)

HITS 97.3 PITS SESSIONS

The scramble to get your hands on a winning ticket through Miami’s Hits 97.3 to watch Mr 305-Worldwide-Agent A-Armando Bond was all over leaving some lucky fans counting down to see Pitbull LIVE on Friday 19th June. The only way IN was to WIN.

Hits 97.3 held a Pits Sessions Live show at Fort Lauderdale’s premier concert venue Revolution Live with Sushi Sake. Michelle Dennis, a very lucky, amazing #PitbullGirl who I have had the great pleasure to meet and one who has always been fiercely supporting Pitbull won a ticket to see the interview and mini-concert at the Pits Session. A very special thank you to Michelle and Nicole Morales for their photos enjoying the Pit Sessions.

Pitbull was on stage interviewed by Hits 97.3's Kimmi Bell and the Lil'Chico's very, very proud uncle. A special man engraved in Pitbull's history and journey, the legendary DJ Laz. 

DJ Laz, the first DJ to play Pitbull on air was introduced to him by yet another uncle, Uncle Luke who also needs no explanation to Pitbull fans around the world. Find out what DJ Laz said when Pitbull turned up with a 'Goon Squad'. How the journey with Pitbull has been the best journey of DJ Laz's life and which song 'in progress' was the one that gave DJ Laz goosebumps and predicted it's success around the globe.

Pitbull answers many more fun questions from the hosts of the DJ Laz Morning Show, South Florida's Number one morning show and also a few from within the crowd with the help of Lulu and Lala also of Hits 97.3. Check out Pitbull's responses to the subject of old school Pitbull music .v. Current Pitbull music and repping Miami around the world.

Mr 305-Worldwide gives a heartfelt statement and thanks to The Diaz Brothers, Lil'Jon, Uncle Luke and DJ Laz, the people to whom Pitbull says he owes a lot of his career to. Extending thanks also to fans for their support. Humble as ever, amongst other famous Pitbull lessons and phrases, reminds us you can't buy health, fun and happiness.

A MUST watch. Click on the video below (To those out of the 305 and around the world, the penny drops as to where the lyrics to Off That "Pink Pony, Scarlets, Tootsies - I lurve dat!" come from!)

I won't spoil it for you, get the Kleenex out and be warned there's a lot of touching emotional bromance content. Click on the video to watch the interview and performance with Pitbull, the Most Bad Ones and DJ Chino.

Dale - EeeeYAW!

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PITBULL & CHRIS BROWN GIVES US SOME 80'S FUN (VIDEO REVIEW)

Pitbull and Chris Brown are the new Miami Vice boys in town! As the video starts with a shot of looking up into the  ‘palm trees and blue skies’ a quick nostalgia of Pitbull’s Welcome To Miami takes over momentarily, until Chris Brown gets out of his car to meet Pit to inform him that his new beau is responsible for running the import/export drug trade from Colombia ordering Pitbull to go undercover. Pitbull as always with a game plan - to have his wicked ways with her and have fun before it all goes down.

 

The birds-eye ocean view build up to the Miami skyline at sunset as the Miami Vice programme was a treat. Directed by Gil Green the scene takes us back to the 80’s where the party was definitely STILL in the pineapple (when Pitbull was probably a little nipper himself in real life!) The colourful Miami art deco style brings the 305 even more alive with the video full of classic neon pink, blue and whites.

 

Ferrari’s to a pool party and not short of any sexy Bad Ones at poolside. From the house to a power boat party and back to South Beach on the porch of the Ocean Surf Hotel to keep the party going after dark. Pitbull sneaks off to have some fun elsewhere inside the hotel with his raven haired beauty before the sting. The way Pitbull grabs his lady throughout the fun times leaves more to the imagination. Not known to be one to get caught out, Pitbull finds himself surprisingly played by the woman and is handcuffed to a chair. 

Tut-tut Pitbull, too busy having FUN and took your eyes off the ball or what was it as you once sang “F*ck she took my love”

 

Catchy, colourful, FUN, nostalgic, energetic and a pleasure to watch!

Dale EeeYAW!

 

BACK IT UP & WATCH THAT VIDEO

Back It Up get it onto a seat, turn on Vevo and watch the video Colin Tilley just dropped featuring Prince (say it with me now) RooOYce, Jennifer Lopez and our Pitbull

Royce in the middle of texting how he has finally got a day off and is chilling a the pool gets distracted easily by the woman whose body is timeless -Jennifer Lopez sizzling in her swimwear. From swimming pools, the odd swan and bikini-clad ladies. With outfit switches and background changes the video see JLO go from swimwear to a body-con white dress dancing around with Royce to dance floors and summer themed backdrop colours.

Enter BooM BooM Daddy Daddy enter Papi Chulo Pitbull practically drowning in women as he hits us with his rhymes adding more oomph into the song and video

The video also features a lot of strategic product placement yet again, an altered one of Prince Royce (rather than Rolls Royce!) Beats by Dre headphones and a lot of Beluga ( where the Voli at?). Back is up will be featured in Prince Royce’s English album- his first one yet.

Click on the video below- Dale

PITBULL IN LONDON: 1 SHOW, 1 PLAQUE, 4.4M SALES & 2 RADIO STATIONS - DALE!

Pitbull breaks yet another record in London in an attempt to rap it for you in Mr Worldwide style "1 Show..1 Plaque...4.4m Sales & 2 Radio Stations - DALE!"

Congratulations to Pitbull presented with a plaque celebrating his 4.4m record sales in just the UK alone reportedly at the Sanderson Hotel in London. As a Londoner and huge fan along with many others here, with the understanding that It's a marathon not a sprint, I am happy Pitbull took a bit longer jogging through London on this visit!

It's especially a treat to see Pitbull spend more than 24 hours in the UK after the Capital Summertime Ball and a bonus with more radio station interest and interviews with our worldwide icon. Earlier this week fans were able to tune into Radio 1 with Scott Mills a long term Pitbull supporter and Kiss FM who were part of the Pitbull movement in 2009 in being part of the team in conjucton with Play Hard Promotions in bringing Mr 305 as he had just become known then to a show in London. Check out the great interviews below. In true FUN, witty, engaging Pitbull manner we keep on learning more about Mr Worldwide and hints about working with Ed Sheeran - how 'bout it Ed?

Dale - Yeee-YAW!

(Repost  Image: Mike Calderon)

KISS FM UK  INTERVIEW: Watch

  

(Repost Image BBC Radio 1 - Click to listen)

PITBULL ROCKS WEMBLEY AGAIN AT THE CAPITAL SUMMERTIME BALL 2015

He came, he saw, he turned the crowd bonkers - not once but TWICE.

His Royal Highness The King of Party-ness Pitbull brought the party and the Miami heat and sunshine from the pineapple that is the 305 into 'blighty' at the Capital Summertime Ball 2015. As he sang Don't Stop The Party, it was quite evident that Mr Worldwide rocked the "80,000 people in London, Wembley" yet again.

A dramatic introduction before jumping on stage, we had the backdrop on screen of the history and journey of Pitbull along with teachings of a few spanish words. Pitbull's birth, parents and more about his background amongst other things which was informative and enjoyable. As a die-hard fan, in someways very emotional to read and remember how far Pitbull has come and is now spreading his unique brand of magic and holding up a beacon of positivity, energy and light as an encouragement to his fans in all walks of life.

Soon after getting it started with The Most Bad Ones first on stage letting us know the baddest dancers in the industry are in town with their powerful red tailored jackets soon to reveal their sizzling outfits with Leo Brooks donning the guitar. These ladies meant business.

Enter Pitbull onto stage when the REAL party begins. Mr Worldwide had the stadium up on its feet clapping and dancing away to other hits such as Timber, I Know You Want Me, Feel This Moment and Hotel Room. With Ne-Yo also joining Pitbull on stage to perform his first UK number one hit Give Me Everything. But that wasn't the end of it, we later saw Pitbull come out on Ne-Yo's slot to give us the Time Of Our Lives, which was a great treat and was greeted with roars of delight and excitement from the crowd as Pitbull made another appearance on stage.

Pitbull as always grateful and appreciative of London and their support and the opportunity to be here was expressed throughout the performance. It was starting to look like a Miami take over with other artists such as Flo-Rida, Lunch Money Lewis and Jason Derulo for which Pitbull also was thankful to be at the same event with.

The Agents as always on top form with Jorge on the keys, Papayo in percussions, Carlos Palmet this time on the drums and the adorable and talented Leo Brooks giving us his everything and 'bassiest'

We already knew it but one thing that was brought even more to the surface at the show was that Pitbull HAS the most baddest dancers around. The Most Bad Ones were in top form as always. These ladies are not only talented dancers with tight dance moves in sync but they ooze charisma, sexiness and dance with attitude. Each Bad One with their own characteristic and personality these ladies are also fun, feisty fierce and classy. These ladies give us their all and they dance. They dance and you know they are not just dancing or doing it for the 'routine' so to speak but they dance with oomph, they dance their hearts out with genuine enjoyment and that can be felt through, is appreciated and brings enjoyment to the fans and crowd of not only Pitbull but their very own fan base within. Thank you ladies!

Great to be able to enjoy the show with fellow #PitbullGirls Rose Benns ( co-founder PitbullGlobal.com) and Kira Marie. A special thank you to PitbullGlobal.com for making this happen.

Pitbull don't leave it too long next time London needs you! Thank you, The Most Bad Ones, DJ Chino, The Agents for a sizzling, spectacular show.

Dale

EEEEYaW!

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PITBULL GETS HIS OWN WAX STATUE!

FINALLY we have a Pitbull wax work figure in the Orlando branch of Madame Tussauds!

After sitting patiently for a reported 300 measures for getting the statue just right and donating his own tuxedo and sunglasses to perfect the look we have a Pitbull clone!

Hopefully other branches of the Tussauds Group ( ahem London) will follow suit.

We can only imagine that the only downside of having such a statue is the organisation having the extra costs of hiring possible extra security to protect the figure from Pitbull Girls. Added the care for keeping the wax work away from naked flame as we heard the guy is a bit of a Fireball!

Dale EEeyAW!

(Image repost Team Pitbull)

PIENSAS PREMIERE IN TIMES SQUARE

Pitbull is able to stop the traffic anywhere in the world but last night as Piensas featuring his very own Mr 305 Inc’s Gente De Zona video made its premiere on the Sony Digital Billboard it may have been Times Square, New York at 7pm that came to a standstill.

But the treats didn’t stop there. Fans were encouraged to get down to Times Square to watch the video go out but perhaps not to ‘piensas’ too long about it otherwise they would miss out the free merchandise handed out by Mr 305 Inc.

Piensas, the first single released from Pitbull’s upcoming Spanish album Dale is set it in 1959 Havana and sees Pitbull, Gente De Zona and The Most Bad Ones in a club ringing in the New Year.

Directed by a personal favourite for Pitbull music videos, David Rousseau, the video is sleek, classy and captures the sexy essence and spirit of partying in Habana in that era.

While Pitbull and Gente De Zona are sing away to us in what seems like a courtyard within the club, The Most Bad Ones don their adaptation of hot Cuban dancers outfits with headpieces, feathers and cheek on show before a quick change to hit a private table and bring in the New Year in style with Pitbull’s Voli Black.

Strategic product placement of Voli Black sees the distinctive vodka flowing prominently throughout the video and demonstrating just how to enjoy the drink and “Stay Sexy” as the liquor, whether it be at the table, bar or waving the exquisite bottle in the air.

It looked like something serious may have been about to go down near the end but then again what was it that Pitbull said with a friendly but firm hand on the shoulder to the gentleman on the way out of the club. A friendly warning or “You better get back in there the Voli is great, dale!”

Dale EeeYAW!

PITBULL MUST BE LOCKED INTO HEYMOUS MOLLY LIFE'S A BEACH VIDEO!

The Official Life’s A Beach video for Heymous Molly is sure to get you feeling jolly! We all know Pitbull has been listening to the song and no doubt must be watching the official video.

Directed by Jonathan Augustavo with numerous awards and nominations under his belt, the official Life’s A Beach video features some very impressive dance moves by Yusuke Nakai starting in what seems as a tribal fur-cuffed robe staring longingly at a postcard of a beach at sunset captioned ‘Life’s A Beach’ as he then looks around his hilly, mountain-like surroundings. Replacing the dull views with images of the beach, he impulsively decides to break out in a dance as the waves in his imagination make a break for the shore.

Realising he needs only to dance his way across the bridge to get to this promised land in LA, Yusuke Nakai proceeds. Dancing through the streets passing on the infectious popping dance moves and injecting vitality and zest to those he interacts with. Managing to even get a guy begging on the street looking on the bright side and up dancing, who eventually hands over what we can assume was a package with a wad of cash which Yusuke uses to get new stylish gear to fit in. Before finally finding the beach.

Half expecting the final shot to be zoomed out to reveal that we were all watching the video on a tablet/ipad with Heymous Molly from his point of view with one hand holding the tablet, another with a drink in his hand, a back drop of the beach and with toes in the sand. Alternatively the video adds more fun and mystery to 'who is Heymous Molly'

Initially a reminiscent touch of Kiesza's Hideaway but with more of an original, uplifting story and fun filled choreography. Cheerful, upbeat, cool and a joy to watch. A happy ending for someone searching for that carefree place and passing on that feeling to others on the way, including the viewers. Life's a beach, up on your feet and put those dance skills on show, everybody throw your hands up higher heeyyyy yeaaaa!

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PITBULL LAUNCHES GLOBALIZATION CHANNEL IN STYLE

Today fans around the world  woke up to Pitbull having made yet more history last night. History and a welcomed disruption in the industry as Mr Worldwide’s  goals go.

Pitbull kicked off the launch of his new music channel on SiriusXM in true Pitbull style, with one big party full of performances by Mr Worldwide as he wowed the audience as they waved the brand-appropriately coloured blue glow sticks in delight.

Pitbull’s channel Globalization launched at the same time as this big party held at the Apollo Theater in New York. Hits as Rhythmic as Pitbull’s hips intend to take over as Mr Worldwide whisks us around the world riding the airwaves of SiriusXM  Channel 4, with the help of some of the biggest DJ’s from around the world.  As Pitbull says “But DJ’s? I luurve dat (I’m Off That- Global Warming) ” Always appreciating the DJ community, their support and influence.

Never too far away, earlier long term friend and legendary DJ Laz was seen outside the venue on social media with the Latin Prince (Mr DJ City New York)

When asked  on Twitter how it felt to have a shout out from Pitbull at the launch "@Serinapitbullfu it felt incredible all the hardwork has paid off #Globalization" was the response from the Latin Prince who will be on air Sat/Sun 12pm/EST/9am/WST.

Globalization has a great line up of DJ's including DJ Santarosa on air Monday to Friday on the noon mix.

Live performances and exclusive mix shows as well as Pitbull’s catalog of global hits are in the mix for this brand new channel so be sure to sign up. Commercial free means you can listen to music straight through without interruptions- one thing to say to that – Dale!

www.siriusxm.com/pitbullsglobalization

PITBULL BRINGS MORE 'FUN' TO THE BILLBOARD AWARDS

The Billboard Music Awards 2015 on ABC took place last night, one of the of the biggest nights in music bursting at the seams full of talented artists. 

Party King Pitbull along with the sexiest, classiest dancers around, The Most Bad Ones gave a spectacular performance at the BBMA's Awards with Chris Brown showing the rest of us just how having  'Fun' should be done as they ‘hook us up with a brand new high’ dazzling the audience and raising the energy at the venue.

 

Opening with Chris Brown in all red amongst the Most Bad Ones dressed in classy, angular cut white semi-gowns on white sofas. The song soon takes us to Mr Worldwide on the roof top level of the classy Miami themed stage crib (you know mami, you know how it is… let’s go the crib!)  

Pitbull in white with a feint blue blazer with a touch of grey looking stylish and sexy as ever as he and Chris Brown bust some salsa moves on stage together in sync

A great show! Always a pleasure and honour to be a part of the Official BBMA's street team/ BBMAS Squad. Thank you to Dick Clark Productions for having me.

If you missed the show, check out the link below and catch up on all the action.

Dale!

www.billboard.com

All images courtesy of Dick Clark Productions team

 

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

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VIDEO REVIEW: JUMP THE TAKE OFF ALBUM 

JAMIE DRASTIK INTERVIEW & JUMP ALBUM REVIEW

Heymous Molly on the Radio Run

Heymous Molly has been a busy beach bum this week! Mr Life’s a Beach put his drink down and took his toes out of the sand temporarily to run through radio stations on his radio promo tour this week. Getting round quicker than you can say ‘Dale!’ with the re-release of Life’s A Beach which is set to be the anthem for summer 2015 and quite possibly reaching another high by the time it is July the 4^th

Heymous has been out there stopping by San Diego’s KyXy 96.5 to give us a smooth ‘afternoon ride’ in their new music lab with a live performance too. Off to Z90.3 (San Diego), Y100.9 FM (Santa Rosa California), Energy 103.7 (San Diego) and 107.9 The End (Sacramento California) so far. I’m not taking the Mickey when I say that Life’s a Beach made it into Radio Disney’s Music Mail Bag this week and with the man himself straight into their studio. The Radio promo run is not over yet! 

Keep up with Heymous and join the promo run via @heymousMolly and through other links below to find out more about his radio run where Heymous Molly talks music, career and of course about Pitbull!

Here’s a little TBT from last year when I caught up with Heymous Molly for his first interview in 2014 when he first broke into the music scene.

60” With Heymous Molly Interview 

What is Pitbull Listening to this month? 

Official Life's a Beach Lyric Video

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PITBULL AT THE EMERGE AMERICAS CONVENTION 2015

eMerge Americas convention in Miami took place between the 1 – 5th May packed with interactive workshops sessions, notable keynote speakers and summits. The concept behind the conference lies the intention to serve as a place to unite industries and individuals within to connect with their cutting-edge ideas. With key players from various industries such as Health, Finance, Media, Entertainment and Gaming amongst others.

Pitbull was a keynote speaker at the event. Engaging and intriguing as always while stirring up questions, taking the mind down mental avenues we didn’t even know existed and illuminating light bulb moments.

A visionary, Armando proves to make goals materialise in music and business whether it be music or non-music related. As fans we are aware of Pitbull’s goals, his admiration of innovation and creativity and making something out of nothing,

the super entrepreneur and all round business man that also branches outside of music talks about the biggest mistakes the music industry has made. Going onto talking about how the music industry makes more money for other businesses but itself, what doesn’t worry him about the music business that worries others in the industry and more. Telling us more about his new channel on Sirius, Globalization. Getting people to realise what an asset technology is to music and work with it rather than fighting it.

eMerge America’s Mission statement is “To serve as the catalyst for establishing Miami as the technology hub for the Americas in order to propel innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America” It has also been said that the idea behind eMerge Americas is to be “a global idea exchange focusing on how technology and innovation are disrupting industries” –Emphasis also on the word ‘disruption’  Cue Pitbull to share his wisdom with the innovators and entrepreneurs  and be well on his way according to his plans of causing ‘history’ and ‘disruption’ starting with his home town.

As Mr 305-Worldwide rang in the Nasdaq closing bell on Monday 4th with others, explore more about eMerge and Pitbull’s views at the conference and CNBC’s reports on the links below. An absolute must.

Dale!

http://emergeamericas.org/

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102647230

PITBULL ANNOUNCED IN CAPITAL SUMMERTIME BALL 2015 LINE UP

"80,000 People in London, Wembley" We don't stop the party here in the UK and the ultimate King of partying Mr Worldwide has just been announced this morning in the line up for the Capital Summertime Ball 2015. The Wembley arch is about to be rocked on June the 6th, hold tight!

Dale!

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www.capitalfm.com/summertime-ball

PITBULL TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANT LESSONS HIS MOTHER TAUGHT HIM & SLAM ON THE TODAY SHOW

Echoes of “My mom taught me to fight… “ Lyrics to Triumph (Rebelution) bounces around the head watching the feature on the Today Show with ‘Mr Education’ Pitbull himself who spoke from where his heart truely is. That is from the Sports Leadership And Management Charter School (SLAM) which Pitbull co-founded, telling us about the most important lesson in life his mother taught him. How to survive.

It was like watching parts of VH1 Pitbull Behind The Scenes again at some points. We know how much Pitbull’s mother means to him and it’s visible as he gets choked up and tries to hide the emotion through his voice and eyes every time he talks about his mother (you can’t hide it Armando! We see it, we love you for it and get emotional with you).Thank you Mommy Armando for giving us the incredible man that he is today.

Dressed in a white chequered jacket and black shirt, Pitbull talks about his visits to the school and how when he sees the kids he sees himself, as well as the reactions of the kids in the school upon seeing Mr Worldwide as he walks through.

Pitbull also tells us more about the Latin community and SLAM. Going into how the education programs offered by the school is varied and caters for more than those with directly related athletic aspirations, for example. But don’t take my word for it, click on Pitbull below and check out the video from Today.com

Dale!

www.slammiami.com

BACK IT UP! PRINCE ROYCE & PITBULL

Ladies! Back back back it up with this new track by (say it with me now) RoooYCE featuring Pitbull. The Prince and King get together for a collaboration.

Prince Royce introduced himself as the new boyfriend right from the start full of compliments and expressions of how her body makes him feel while Pitbull jumps in later. No stranger to telling girls just how to back it up- other times like a tonka truck yet this time advises to back it up quick enough so the boyfriend (Royce!) doesn't find out.

Extended thanks to Mr Worldwide for being an unknowing guest writer on Pitbullfanunleashed.com and telling us from the start "It's got that dancehall feel to it!" The song has that soft 'n' sexy vibe.

Damelo Papi Chulo! Dame mas! Catchy track already starting to take over the airwaves.

Click onto the image below to listen (YouTube video credit and thanks to Almendra Calderon)

Dale!