Original Hits [Explicit]

Pitbull | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 8, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The Orchard
• ASIN: B007J5PAG8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,819 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #79 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Pop Rap

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kudos to the Orchard label for labeling this set properly as ''Original Hits,'' which covers pop-rapper Pitbull's early years, the ones he spent on the now defunct TVT. That means this is the Miami man's 2004-2008 era where his evolution from reggaeton to Latin pop to Latin pop-rap-dance is on display with names like Lil Jon, Lil' Flip, Fat Joe, and the Ying Yang Twins all on the guest list. Big hits here include the spicy crunk anthem ''The Anthem,'' the hypnotic reggaeton floor filler ''Culo,'' and the raw, pounding ''Bojangles,'' all of them sounding flashy, big, and like the start of a penthouse pool party where every beer has a lime on top. Rounding out the set are a bunch of strong second-tier singles including the ''Din Daa Daa''-sampling ''Shake'' and the Trina feature ''Go Girl,'' plus some very strong choices when it comes to album cuts, including ''Descarada (Dance),'' with dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel and the ''Rock Lobster''-sampling ''Hey You Girl.'' Hardcore fans will appreciate the three bonus tracks tacked on at the end of the set: the mixtape cut ''Lemonhead Delight,'' the rare ''Guilty by Association,'' and the anti-Castro ''Se Acabo'' show the compilers were well aware of the artist and his desirable extras. Don't expect the major-label flash of 2009's ''I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)'' and all the hits that came after, but that sly smile on the cover is no lie, and when you get so much party music along with some danceable, uplifting ''free the people'' music, that's totally ''Fuego.'' --David Jeffries, All Music Guide

Product Description

2012 collection from the international superstar containing 15 classic hits plus three bonus rarities. Pitbull. The man probably needs no introduction, but just in case: between a Gold record, nearly two million sold in cumulative career album sales, and numerous radio hits and club anthems, Pitbull is someone that's been hard to miss on the mainstream music scene.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pitbull Party July 25, 2012

By Stella Carrier

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I first heard of Pitbull back in 2004 when I was in the military and stationed in North Island, California. "Culo" was one of the first tracks that I heard from him because it received heavy airplay on the radio. I was then re-introduced to him in 2009 when I was living in Orlando, Florida and frequently heard "I Know You Want Me" (Calle Ocho) on the radio. I had to give this cd a chance because I bought and enjoyed his "Planet Pit" compilation. "Shake","The Anthem","Midnight","Bojangles Remix" and "Toma" are some of the fun hits that feature on this cd. I only gave it four out of five stars because of my personal opinion that there some tracks from "Rebelution" and "Planet Pit" that could have made it on this compilation. For instance, music tracks such as "I Know You Want Me","Hotel Room Service","Give Me Everything", "Rain Over Me","Hey Baby" and "International Love" would have all made good additions for the "Original Hits" compilation. Aside from this caveat, "Original Hits" by Pitbull is great for those who like festive and up-tempo dance music.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars For his older fans but not bad! July 26, 2012

By Dj Swizzy

Format:Audio CD

I love Pitbull, his latino swagger is irresistible but this album is more for his fans from way back when, i love his newer stuff but this collection aint bad!

Overall: 3.5/5
Listen To: Go Girl, Midnight, Fuego

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars guilty pleasure June 22, 2012

By Jill Ritchey

Format:Audio CD

I had heard Pitbull on the radio (International Love & Back in Time) and loved his warm voice. The more I learned about him, the more I liked him. I love a rapper that knows when to pull up his pants and tuck in his shirt. So I saw this cd at the store and bought it right away. If you aren't familiar with Pitbull's earlier work, this will, well . . . shock you. It is quite foul and says ALL the bad words as well as racial slurs & language extremely derogatory to women. My 9 year old has learned some Spanish that I wish she hadn't from this cd. The songs show great talent, are great fun; but are just too foul for our household. So I am going to order the clean version now. Most of you reading this aren't going to be as sensitive to this kind of language as I am. I am literally a Mormon mommy & school teacher, proving that Pitbull can now reach ALL audiences. Love him!