Shut It Down
Pitbull
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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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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.
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Single DetailsReleased in 2009, "Shut It Down" is from Pitbull's album "Rebelution".
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CollaborationThe song features vocals by the renowned Senegalese-American singer Akon, which contributed significantly to its global appeal.
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Music Genre"Shut It Down" falls under the categories of Dance-pop and Electro.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by David Rousseau, further boosts the track's popularity, portraying Pitbull and Akon in a futuristic setting.
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Song MessageThe 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.
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Producer CreditsThe 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".
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Live PerformancePitbull and Akon performed the song during the 2010 NBA All-Star Game halftime show in Dallas, Texas, extending its popularity.
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Digital DownloadsAlthough 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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