El Mariel [Explicit Lyrics]

Pitbull | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Tvt
• ASIN: B000HEW17Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,069 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Latin Music > Urban > Reggaeton
  • #16 in Music > Latin Music > Urban > Latin Hip-Hop
  • #96 in Music > World Music > Reggae > General

Editorial Reviews

Houston Press, November 3,2006

"...mixes English and Spanish lyrics, Afro-Cuban rhythms and hard hitting hip-hop beats."

"Inventive beats...a welcome breather from the blaring monotony of much contemporary club fare."

"His flow is nimble and precise..."El Mariel" contains some of the year's most incendiary beats."

Product Description

He's one of the hardest working artist from, what many call, the 305 or the Bottom . His singles such as Toma, Culo, Everybody Get Up, Dammit Man and more are still club and radio hits. His debut album M.I.A.M.I has scanned over 500,000 and is still selling!!! He constantly tours across the country, performs to thousands of his fans every week and has one of the most anticipated albums of the year coming September 12. This artist goes by one name and one name only...PITBULL. Pitbull's sophomore release El Mariel has already spawned radio single and club anthem called Bojangles . Plus the album will include production by Lil Jon, Mr. Collipark, Jim Jonson and more with guest appearances by Ying Yang Twins, Twista, Lil Jon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aye Papi....scores another hit!!!, October 31, 2006

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Lauryn2000 "Niether a borror or lender" (Bronx, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: El Mariel (Audio CD)

I'm not a big fan of crunk music but Pitbull has a chemistry here.A lil crunk,a lik reggaton,a lil salsa/merengue club mix.He definately has a hit on his sophomore release.My favorite is jealouso,all you can is get up and jam on that one...with a lil help from Pharell and company,this is a must have to any Pitbull fan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pitbull Still On Fire!, February 17, 2007

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TruBluDiva21 (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: El Mariel (Audio CD)

I loved this cd. Its classic Pitbull music, yet he shows lots of growth as an artist on this album. He stepped up his rhyme skills alot since his last cd. He has better beats here and he expanded the content of his songs. Don't worry, there is still classic Pitbull on the album. He still: reps Miami and his Cuban heritage to the fullest, maintains his gangsta persona, and shows the ladies lots of love. Overall, this is a must have for any Pitbull or rap fan in general. Hot Tracks: Que Tu Sabes D'Eso, Rock Bottom, Raindrops

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now, here's some GOOD stuff from the port of Miami, September 23, 2007

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Anthony Rupert "shut up, Shut Up, SHUT UP!!!" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: El Mariel (Audio CD)

I came across Pitbull's 2004 album M.I.A.M.I. by accident because I was really looking for something else, but I listened to it and I was impressed. But his latest album, El Mariel, is even better.

Keep in mind, though; despite the reggaeton movement that has taken place over the past two years or so, Pitbull is simply a "standard" rap artist that has some Latin-inspired beats (so if you think this is a bad reggaeton album, check yo'self). But there are plenty of highlights, like "Jealouso", "Rock Bottom" and "Come See Me". Even the song with Wyclef ("Jungle Fever") works.

Pit also does a good job when he gets introspective on us. "Miami Ish" successfully incorporates serious subject matter into a party song (something that is not easy to do), but tracks like "Raindrops" and "Blood Is Thicker Than Water" puts the partying aside and gives way to some eye-opening lyricism. There are also good tributes to where he was raised, like "Born N Raised" (which goes without saying) and the aforementioned "Miami Ish".

When Pit shoots for shake-that-a** songs, though, he hits ("Bojangles") and misses ("Ay Chico"). And I definitely wouldn't lose sleep if "Fuego" or especially "Hey You Girl" weren't on here. But three mistakes out of twenty-one are no cause for alarm, so do yourself a favor and take a trip to El Mariel.

Anthony Rupert