Shut It Down

Pitbull

About Shut It Down

"Shut It Down" is a song by hip-hop artist/rapper Pitbull featuring Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist and vocalist Akon. It was released as the fourth single from Pitbull's album, Rebelution. A remix of the song features vocals by Clinton Sparks.


Year:
2012
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Mr. 305
I want everybody (Akon)
To get ready
Cause we about to shut down

Ooh, oh, oh
Can't tell me nothing now.
Baby I know how to fly (fly)
Ooh, oh, oh
Can't nothing hold me down
I'm going to touch the sky (sky)

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Can't nothin' hold me down
Can't nothin' hold me down
Can't nothin' hold me down
Now watch me, now watch me
Now watch me shut this thing down

Suve, suve, hasta la nube, balante ante, no mire patra
I hit the jack pot ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ching
Real chico's do real things on the road to the riches
Skip diamond rings
Moved up from the streets graduated hustla'
On his way to an entrepreneur
Undefeated Don shooter
Now baby save me from the game before it plays me
My life's a movie, call me Martin Scorsese
I can care less if you love me or hate me
Life's a bitch,
Now f*ck you pay me

Suve, suve, hasta la nube, balante ante, no mire patra

Ooh, oh, oh
Can't tell me nothing now
Baby I know how to fly (fly)
Ooh, oh, oh
Can't nothing hold me down
I'm gonna touch the sky (sky)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Lose my money honey, now pay me what you owe me
Mommis a hurricane you should see the way she blow it
I don't make it rain I speak that global warming
This ain't no biggy, ready to die number five there is no warning
Now baby save me from the game before it plays me
My life's a movie call me Martin Scorsese
I can care less if you love me or hate me
Life's a bitch,
Now f*ck you pay me

Suve, suve, hasta la nube, balante ante, no mire patra, damn!

Ooh, oh, oh
Can't nothing hold me down
I'm gonna touch the sky (sky)
Ooh, oh, oh
Can't tell me nothin' now
Baby I know how to fly (fly)
Ooh, oh, oh
Can't nothing hold me down
I'm gonna touch the sky (sky)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Can't nothin' (nothin'), hold me down (Down)
Can't nothin' (nothin'), hold me down (Down)
Can't nothin' (nothin'), hold me down
Now watch me, now watch me
Now watch me shut this thing down

It's my life, I'm a do what I do
And if you don't like it, it's cool,
F*ck you

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Pitbull

Armando Cristian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Pitbull, or Mitra, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002. In 2004, he released his debut album titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue) under TVT Records. Since then, he has released three other albums under the label: El Mariel in 2006, The Boatlift in 2007, and Planet Pit in 2011. more »

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Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, CLINTON SPARKS, STEPHEN SMITH, CHANTELLE PAIGE, WILLIAM GRIGAHCINE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Shut It Down" is performed by Armando Christian Pérez, famously known as Pitbull. He is a highly successful rapper, singer, and songwriter famous for incorporating elements of Latin music into his works.
Single Details
Released in 2009, "Shut It Down" is from Pitbull's album "Rebelution".
Collaboration
The song features vocals by the renowned Senegalese-American singer Akon, which contributed significantly to its global appeal.
Music Genre
"Shut It Down" falls under the categories of Dance-pop and Electro.
Chart Performance
The song performed exceptionally well on the charts, peaking at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number 33 in Canada, and landing within the top 15 in the UK.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by David Rousseau, further boosts the track's popularity, portraying Pitbull and Akon in a futuristic setting.
Song Message
The track has an uplifting and energetic rhythm, making it ideal for party settings. Its lyrics talk about shutting down the club, in keeping with Pitbull's charismatic style.
Producer Credits
The song was produced by DJ Snake & Clinton Sparks. DJ Snake, a French producer, later gained great fame for his singles "Turn Down for What" and "Lean On".
Live Performance
Pitbull and Akon performed the song during the 2010 NBA All-Star Game halftime show in Dallas, Texas, extending its popularity.
Digital Downloads
Although physical sales figures are hard to trace in the modern music industry, "Shut It Down" has had great success in terms of digital downloads, garnering numerous streams on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

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