The Anthem

Pitbull

About The Anthem

"The Anthem" is the second single released by Pitbull off his 2007 album The Boatlift. It features crunk rapper Lil Jon. The intro line, as well as the song's main hook, is taken from a 1970s old Latin hit "El Africano" by Sonora Dinamita. It samples the song "Calabria 2007" by Danish producer DJ Rune Reilly Kølsch, also known as Enur.


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2013
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Everybody knows this right here
Your mother, your father, your sister, your brother, abuela y abuelo
Everybody sing along!

Mami, el negro
Mami, el negro
Mami, el negro
Mami, el negro
Mami, el negro esta rabioso,
El quiere tu azucar y tu no se lo das
Esa morena esta sabrosa
Y cuando tu la tocas ella se vuelve loca
Mami el negro esta rabioso
El quiere tu azucar y tu no se lo das
Esa morena esta sabrosa
Y cuando tu la tocas ella se vuelve loca

Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro? (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)
Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro? (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)

LETS GO!

Hey hey, baby give it to me, dont bab-bay
She was like O.K K K
Started clapping it to ay bey bey, ay bey bey, ay bey bey
She told me that her mamas latin, dads asian, abuela esta loca abuelo is hatian
Y yo soy cubano and im impatient so do me a favour lets skip conversation
I just wanna taste ya ASAP,
Take ya asap, to the room asap,
Zoom zoom asap, boom boom take that
OOOHH I like that!
Come, Dont fight that!

Mami el negro esta rabioso,
El quiere tu azucar y tu no se lo das
Esa morena esta sabrosa y cuando tu la tocas ella se vuelve loca
Mami el negro esta rabioso
El quiere tu azucar y tu no se lo das
Esa morena esta sabrosa y cuando tu la tocas ella se vuelve loca

Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro? (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)
Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro? (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (take it to the floor now)

See u with your heels, sexy shirt
I See u with your man, u threw me a smirk
You See me with your girls, u started to flirt
Back of the club, hand up her skirt,
Hand full of that, I'm trying to hold on
Girls gone wild, all night long
She had no bra and no thong
One more shot, baby its on (lets go)
She's a wild thing, and she loves to do wild things
So we did that wild thing, I'm a freak but I ain't gon' lie
That thing was fine man, everybody say....

Mami el negro esta rabioso,
El quiere tu azucar y tu no se lo das (dale dale)
Esa morena esta sabrosa (dale dale)
Y cuando tu la tocas ella se vuelve loca (damn damn damn)

Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)
Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro? (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)

Get nasty, get freaky, u sexy, u fine
Get nasty, get freaky, u sexy, u fine
Go go go go girl
Go go go girl
Go go go girl
Go go go girl
Shake your - To the beat, shake your - to the beat
Shake your - To the beat, shake your - to the beat
HEY!

Mami el negro esta rabioso,
El quiere tu azucar y tu no se lo das (go go go)
Esa morena esta sabrosa
Y cuando tu la tocas ella se vuelve loca (Come on, lets go ladies)

Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)
Mami que sera lo que quiere el negro? (a mi que me importa?!)
Yo lo que quiero es esa loca (dale dale loca)

Take it to the floor now

Yo te doy lo tuyo,
Ahora, dame lo mio
Yo te doy lo tuyo,
Ahora, dame lo mio
Yo te doy lo tuyo,
Ahora, dame lo mio (let's go now)
Yo te doy lo tuyo,
Ahora, dame lo mio (hey hey hey, lets go ladies)

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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: Armando Christian Perez, Calixto Ochoa Campo, Rune Reilly Koelsch, Wilfredo Martinez, Jonathan H Smith

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

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Anthem" by Pitbull falls into several music genres such as hip hop, reggaeton, and electronic dance music due to its high-energy beats and dance floor-ready rhythms.
Chart Performance
The song was highly successful in terms of chart performance. It peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Collaboration Fact
"The Anthem" features a guest spot from popular Dominican rapper, Lil Jon. Their collaboration is highly energetic and adds an extra dimension to the track.
Sample Usage
The track samples the rhythm of the song “El Africano” by Wilfrido Vargas and the hook is borrowed from the song "Calabria" by Rune RK. This is a significant fact as it illustrates Pitbull's multicultural influences and his knack for blending different music styles.
Album Inclusion
"The Anthem" is part of Pitbull's second studio album, 'El Mariel', which was released in 2006.
Language Mix
The song features lines in both English and Spanish, which is a blend that is rather common in Pitbull's music, reflecting his Cuban roots and Miami upbringing.
Music Video
The music video for "The Anthem" is notable for its vibrant party scenes, showcasing lively dance-offs and classic Miami nightlife.
Critical Reception
"The Anthem" generally received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its energetic beats and infectious rhythm.
International Success
The song also found success outside of the US, reaching chart positions in several other countries including New Zealand and Switzerland.
Contribution to Career
"The Anthem" was instrumental in establishing Pitbull's reputation as a top party anthem maker, contributing significantly to his later success.
Cultural Mix
Reflecting the diverse cultural mix of Miami, "The Anthem" incorporates a mix of hip hop, reggaeton, and electronic music, showcasing Pitbull's ability to blend genres seamlessly.
Live Performances
The song has been a staple in Pitbull's live performances due to its high energy and popularity.

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