Studio Album · No. 4
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution Songwriting Credits by Pitbull
Produced by Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke, Lil Jon, Play-N-Skillz
J Records / Polo Grounds Music / Mr. 305 Inc.
Hip HouseElectropopPop Rap
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pitbull carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Pitbull
0 tracksoutside writers
Pitbull's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer36%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
47
Lyricists
16
Producers
249,000
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution is the record where Pitbull pivots decisively into dance-pop and hip house, with Jim Jonsin serving as executive producer. 'I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)' became his commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, while 'Hotel Room Service' hit number 8. Pitbull co-writes his material as Armando C. Perez, working with producers like Dr. Luke, DJ Khalil, Lil Jon and Nicola Fasano across an internationally minded club sound. Guests including Akon, Kesha and B.o.B round out the album that established his crossover pop identity.
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution is Pitbull's fourth studio album, released August 18, 2009 on his newly formed Mr. 305 imprint through Polo Grounds Music and J Records. It marked his mainstream commercial breakthrough, driven by the massive hit 'I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),' which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The album features Kesha on 'Girls' and Akon on 'Shut It Down.'
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Triumph
|
PitbullAdrian SantallaGabriel PelaezJesse Michael NievesRalph Di Stasio | Armando Christian PérezAdrian SantallaGabriel PelaezJesse Michael NievesRalph Di Stasio | Adrian SantallaPitbullDJ Buddha | Pitbull (Rap)Avery Storm (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Shut It Down
#42
|
PitbullClinton SparksAkonDJ Snake | Armando Christian PérezClinton SparksAkonWilliam Grigahcine | Clinton SparksDJ SnakePitbull | Pitbull (Rap)Akon (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
#2
|
PitbullEdward BelloDavid WolinskiDaniel SeraphineNicola FasanoStefano BoscoPatrick Gonella | Armando Christian PérezEdward BelloDavid WolinskiDaniel SeraphineNicola FasanoStefano BoscoPatrick Gonella | Nicola FasanoPitbull | Pitbull (Rap) |
| 4 |
Girls
|
PitbullDr. LukeJoshua ColemanGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Spradley | Armando Christian PérezLukasz GottwaldJoshua ColemanGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Spradley | Dr. LukeAmmo | Pitbull (Rap)Kesha (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Full of Shit
|
PitbullJean-Christoph RitterÖzgür YelmenSteve GarrettElgin LumpkinsTimothy Mosley | Armando Christian PérezJean-Christoph RitterÖzgür YelmenSteve GarrettElgin LumpkinsTimothy Mosley | Bass III Euro | Pitbull (Rap)Nayer (Featured Vocals)Bass III Euro (Featured) |
| 6 |
Dope Ball (Interlude)
|
PitbullMatthew Naples | Armando Christian PérezMatthew Naples | DJ Noodles | Pitbull (Rap) |
| 7 |
Can't Stop Me Now
|
PitbullDJ KhalilErik AlcockLiz RodriguezPranam Injeti | Armando Christian PérezDJ KhalilErik AlcockLiz RodriguezPranam Injeti | DJ Khalil | Pitbull (Rap)The New Royales (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Hotel Room Service
#8
|
PitbullJim JonsinNile RodgersBernard EdwardsLuther CampbellDavid HobbsMark RossChristopher Wong WonHugh BrankinRoss CampbellJohn ReidGraham Wilson | Armando Christian PérezJim JonsinNile RodgersBernard EdwardsLuther CampbellDavid HobbsMark RossChristopher Wong WonHugh BrankinRoss CampbellJohn ReidGraham Wilson | Jim JonsinPitbull | Pitbull (Rap) |
| 9 |
Juice Box
|
PitbullDaniel Woodis | Armando Christian PérezDaniel Woodis | DJ Class | Pitbull (Rap) |
| 10 |
Call of the Wild
|
PitbullJim Jonsin | Armando Christian PérezJim Jonsin | Jim JonsinPitbull | Pitbull (Rap) |
| 11 |
Krazy
#30
|
PitbullLil JonFederico Franchi | Armando Christian PérezJonathan SmithFederico Franchi | Lil Jon | Pitbull (Rap)Lil Jon (Featured Rap) |
| 12 |
Give Them What They Ask For
|
PitbullJustin Rockman | Armando Christian PérezJustin Rockman | Point Blank the Marksman | Pitbull (Rap) |
| 13 |
Across the World
|
PitbullJim JonsinB.o.B | Armando Christian PérezJim JonsinB.o.B | Jim Jonsin | Pitbull (Rap)B.o.B (Featured Rap) |
| 14 |
Daddy's Little Girl
|
PitbullJuan SalinasOscar Salinas | Armando Christian PérezJuan SalinasOscar Salinas | Play-N-Skillz | Pitbull (Rap)Slim (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 63 contributors
P
Pitbull
Writer · Producer · Rap
AC
Armando Christian Pérez
Writer
JJ
Jim Jonsin
Writer · Producer
AS
Adrian Santalla
Writer · Producer
CS
Clinton Sparks
Writer · Producer
DK
DJ Khalil
Writer · Producer
DS
DJ Snake
Writer · Producer
DL
Dr. Luke
Writer · Producer
LJ
Lil Jon
Writer · Producer · Featured Rap
NF
Nicola Fasano
Writer · Producer
A
Akon
Writer · Vocals
B
B.o.B
Writer · Featured Rap
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Frequently Asked Questions Pitbull Starring in Rebelution
When was Pitbull Starring in Rebelution released?
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution was released on August 31, 2009 through J Records. It is Pitbull's fourth studio album. Jim Jonsin served as the album's executive producer.
Who produced 'I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)' by Pitbull?
'I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)' was produced by Nicola Fasano and reworks the melody of '75, Brazil Street.' It became Pitbull's commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How high did 'Hotel Room Service' by Pitbull chart?
'Hotel Room Service' peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was a major single from Pitbull Starring in Rebelution and one of his earliest US top-10 hits.
Did Pitbull write Pitbull Starring in Rebelution himself?
Pitbull co-wrote his material on the album, credited under his legal name Armando C. Perez. The record was a collaborative effort with producers including Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke, DJ Khalil and Lil Jon.
What genre is Pitbull Starring in Rebelution?
Pitbull Starring in Rebelution is a hip house, electropop and pop rap album. It marks Pitbull's shift away from crunk toward dance-oriented crossover pop. The sound set the template for his later international hits.
Was Pitbull Starring in Rebelution certified by the RIAA?
Yes, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It had sold about 249,000 copies in the United States as of 2012, with combined certified units later surpassing that figure.