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Solo Artist · Mr. Worldwide

Pitbull

Active2004-present
OriginMiami, Florida, USA
Albums12
Tracks169

Most frequent collaborator: IAmChino  ·  28 tracks

Hip-HopLatin Hip-HopPopReggaetonPop Rap
99%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 167 of 169 tracks

Does Pitbull write his own songs?

Yes. Pitbull has a writing credit on 100% of his catalogue, writing his own rap verses. He is never the only writer, though, because his songs are built with producers and featured singers who share the credit. Hits like 'Give Me Everything,' 'Timber,' and 'Feel This Moment' are collaborations where Pitbull writes his parts.

By the Numbers

12
Studio Albums
169
Tracks Credited
99%
Self-Written
over 25 million albums and 100 million singles
Records Sold
22
Years Active
646
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 167 / 169 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 169 tracks: how many Pitbull wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Pitbull has a writing credit99%
2%
97%
1%
Sole author3tracks2%
Co-written164tracks97%
Outside writers2tracks1%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Pitbull's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 169 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)99%
Composer (music)99%
Producer4%
Performer86%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Pitbull's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

avg 99%
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2004M.I.A.M.I.
2006El Mariel
2007The Boatlift
2009Pitbull Starring in Rebelution
2010Armando
2011Planet Pit
2012Global Warming
2014Globalization
2015Dale
2017Climate Change
2019Libertad 548
2023Trackhouse
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2000s
M.I.A.M.I., El Mariel +2 more
100%
2010s
Armando, Planet Pit +5 more
100%
2020s
Trackhouse

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Pitbull sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Pitbull
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Metro Boomin0%
Ricky Martin25%
Rihanna44%
TLC59%
Destiny's Child69%
Kesha77%
Chris Brown91%
99%Pitbull
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Culo
M.I.A.M.I.
Written by Pitbull, Lil Jon, Mr. Vegas, Clifford Smith, Armando Christian Pérez, Jonathan Smith, Cordel Burrell
Co-wrote
Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera)
El Mariel
Written by Pitbull, Crooms, Ribot, Martinez, Alfonso, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Go Girl
The Boatlift
Written by Pitbull, David Bowen-Petterson, Kenneth Coby, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
The Anthem
The Boatlift
Written by Pitbull, Calixto Ochoa, Wilfredo Martínez Matos, Rune Reilly Kölsch, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Krazy
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution
Written by Pitbull, Lil Jon, Federico Franchi, Armando Christian Pérez, Jonathan Smith
Co-wrote
I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution
Written by Pitbull, Edward Bello, David Wolinski, Daniel Seraphine, Nicola Fasano, Stefano Bosco, Patrick Gonella, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Hotel Room Service
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution
Written by Pitbull, Jim Jonsin, Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, Luther Campbell, David Hobbs, Mark Ross, Christopher Wong Won, Hugh Brankin, Ross Campbell, John Reid, Graham Wilson, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Shut It Down
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution
Written by Pitbull, Clinton Sparks, Akon, DJ Snake, Armando Christian Pérez, William Grigahcine
Co-wrote
Bon, Bon
Armando
Written by Pitbull, Renato Carosone, Duncan MacLennan, Sylvester Martinez, Johnson Peterson, Nicola Salerno, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)
Planet Pit
Written by Pitbull, Sandy Vee, T-Pain, Armando Christian Pérez, Faheem Rasheed Najm
Co-wrote
Give Me Everything
Planet Pit
Written by Pitbull, Afrojack, Ne-Yo, Armando Christian Pérez, Nick van de Wall, Shaffer Chimere Smith
Co-wrote
Rain Over Me
Planet Pit
Written by Pitbull, RedOne, Marc Anthony, Bilal Hajji, AJ Janussi, Rachid Aziz, Armando Christian Pérez, Nadir Khayat, Marco Antonio Muñiz
Co-wrote
International Love
Planet Pit
Written by Pitbull, Carsten Schack, Peter Biker, Sean Hurley, Claude Kelly, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Don't Stop the Party
Global Warming
Written by Pitbull, TJR, José García, Jorge Gomez Martinez, Warwick Lyn, Frederick Hibbert, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Feel This Moment
Global Warming
Written by Pitbull, Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Sir Nolan, Urales Vargas, Christina Aguilera, Pål Waaktaar, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, Armando Christian Pérez, Christina María Aguilera
Co-wrote
Back in Time
Global Warming
Written by Pitbull, Urales Vargas, Marc Kinchen, Adrian Trejo, Ralph Thane, Mickey Baker, Sylvia Robinson, Ellas McDaniel, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Wild Wild Love
Globalization
Written by Pitbull, Dr. Luke, Everett, Martin, Malik, Vasquez, Walter, Armando Christian Pérez, Lukasz Gottwald
Co-wrote
Fireball
Globalization
Written by Pitbull, John Ryan, Schuller, Frederic, Spargur, Peyton, Juber, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Time of Our Lives
Globalization
Written by Pitbull, Dr. Luke, Walter, Ne-Yo, Taft, Armando Christian Pérez, Lukasz Gottwald, Shaffer Chimere Smith
Co-wrote
Fun
Globalization
Written by Pitbull, Jason Evigan, Coffee Jr., Lomax, J. Johnson, S. Johnson, Izquierdo, Chris Brown, Burna, Armando Christian Pérez, Christopher Maurice Brown
Co-wrote
Como Yo Le Doy
Dale
Written by Pitbull, Michael Calderón, Miguel Ángel Valerio Lebrón, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Piensas (Dile la Verdad)
Dale
Written by Pitbull, José C. García, Jorge Gómez, AJ Jannusi, Bilal Hajji, Justin Trugman, Alexander Delgado, Randy Malcolm, Michael Calderon, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
El Taxi
Dale
Written by Pitbull, Osmani García, William Reyna, José C. García, Jorge Gómez, John Taylor, Everton Bonner, Lloyd Oliver Willis, Sly Dunbar, Armando Christian Pérez
Co-wrote
Messin' Around
Climate Change
Written by Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, José García, Jorge Gómez, Achraf Janussi, Jimmy Thörnfeldt, Michael Calderon, Gary Richrath, Armando Christian Pérez, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Co-wrote
Greenlight
Climate Change
Written by Pitbull, Flo Rida, LunchMoney Lewis, Dr. Luke, Henry Walter, Armando Christian Pérez, Tramar Dillard, Lukasz Gottwald
Co-wrote
No Lo Trates
Libertad 548
Written by Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Al Burna, José García, El General, Jorge Gómez, Bilal Hajji, Rafael Pina Nieves, Jimmy Thörnfeldt, Armando Christian Pérez, Ramón Ayala, Natalia Gutiérrez
Co-wrote

Discography 12 albums

Two albums have incomplete data due to missing Wikipedia articles: M.I.A.M.I. (2004), no Wikipedia article exists for this album; track listing and songwriter credits unavailable. Trackhouse (2023), no Wikipedia article with track-level credits; featured artists listed but no per-track songwriter or producer data. Both albums are included as stubs pending additional research.

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Pitbull169 tracks
I28 JG26 LJ21 JJ21 JG20 UV14

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. I IAmChino · JG Jorge Gómez · LJ Lil Jon · JJ Jimmy Joker · JG José García · UV Urales Vargas

The Writers & Producers Behind Pitbull 6 key collaborators

I
IAmChino
Producer & Songwriter
Planet Pit / Climate Change / Libertad 548 / Trackhouse28 tracks
JG
Jorge Gómez
Songwriter
Dale / Climate Change / Libertad 54826 tracks
LJ
Lil Jon
Songwriter & Producer
M.I.A.M.I. / El Mariel / The Boatlift / Pitbull Starring in Rebelution21 tracks
JJ
Jimmy Joker
Producer
Planet Pit / Dale / Climate Change / Libertad 54821 tracks
JG
José García
Songwriter
Planet Pit / Global Warming / Climate Change / Libertad 54820 tracks
UV
Urales Vargas
Songwriter
Armando / Planet Pit / Global Warming14 tracks

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Pitbull has songwriter credits on virtually every track across his entire catalog, placing him at near-total authorship despite his image as a collaborative pop hitmaker. His writing style is formulaic but consistent: typically a hook, a verse, and a punchline repeated over outside production. The biggest challenge for accurate authorship scoring is that Wikipedia credits him under different name spellings across albums, 'Armando Perez' (early TVT era), 'A.C. Pérez' (The Boatlift), and 'Armando C. Pérez' or 'Pérez' (post-2011). All are normalized to 'Pitbull' in this file to ensure accurate score calculation.

Quick Facts

  • SalesHas sold over 25 million albums and more than 100 million singles worldwide
  • GrammyWon Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for Dale
  • Mr. WorldwideBuilt a career on globe-spanning collaborations that earned him the nickname Mr. Worldwide
  • YouTubePassed 15 billion YouTube views, one of the most-watched artists of the 2010s
  • Miami rootsA Cuban-American from Miami who also goes by Mr. 305, after the city's area code

Creative Fingerprint

A rapper credited on everything, alone on nothing: Pitbull has a writing credit on 100% of his catalogue, writing his own verses but always sharing credit with the producers and featured artists who build his party anthems.

The Story

Pitbull (born Armando Christian Pérez) is an American rapper and record producer from Miami, Florida, known for blending hip-hop, Latin music, and electronic dance pop into globally successful crossover records. He emerged from the Miami bass scene in 2004 before transitioning into international pop territory with his 2011 breakthrough album Planet Pit and its number-one single 'Give Me Everything.' Throughout his career he has collaborated with virtually every major pop, R&B, and Latin artist of his era, appearing on records by Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Usher, and Chris Brown. His Mr. 305 imprint and relentless release cadence, twelve studio albums across two decades, make him one of the most prolific hitmakers in Latin pop history.

Awards & Recognition

Won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for Dale
Has sold over 25 million albums and more than 100 million singles worldwide
Passed 15 billion views on YouTube, one of the most-streamed artists of the 2010s
Ranked by Billboard among the top artists of the 2010s

Frequently Asked Questions Pitbull

Does Pitbull write his own songs?
Yes. Pitbull has a writing credit on 100% of his catalogue, writing his own rap verses. He is never the only writer, though, because his songs are built with producers and featured singers who share the credit. Hits like 'Give Me Everything,' 'Timber,' and 'Feel This Moment' are collaborations where Pitbull writes his parts.
Who wrote 'Timber'?
'Timber' (2013) was co-written by Pitbull and [Kesha](/artist/kesha/), who sings the hook, along with a team of producers. It became one of his biggest hits, topping the charts in many countries, though it is a single rather than a standard album track.
Who wrote 'Give Me Everything'?
'Give Me Everything,' from Planet Pit (2011), was co-written by Pitbull with Ne-Yo and producer Afrojack, with Ne-Yo and Nayer featured on it. It was his first US number-one single and a defining club anthem of the era.
Why is Pitbull called Mr. Worldwide?
The nickname comes from his endless international collaborations and his global chart success, singing hooks in English and Spanish for audiences everywhere. He introduces himself as Mr. Worldwide on many tracks, and it became his defining persona alongside Mr. 305.
Did Pitbull win a Grammy?
Yes. He won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for Dale (2015), a fully Spanish-language album, recognising his roots in Latin music alongside his pop crossover hits.
How many albums has Pitbull released?
This catalogue covers twelve studio albums, from his 2004 debut M.I.A.M.I. through Trackhouse (2023), spanning English and Spanish-language party and dance-pop records.
Who does Pitbull collaborate with?
Almost everyone. He has recorded with [Kesha](/artist/kesha/), [Christina Aguilera](/artist/christina-aguilera/), [Jennifer Lopez](/artist/jennifer-lopez/), Ne-Yo, and many others. His music is built on features, which is why his songs are always co-written.
What genre is Pitbull?
Pitbull makes hip-hop, Latin hip-hop, and dance-pop, blending Miami bass and reggaeton with radio pop on party anthems like 'Give Me Everything' and 'Fireball.'

Sources

Wikipedia: Pitbull (rapper)