Pitbull - El Mariel [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

The title of rapper Pitbull's sophomore release refers to El Muriel port, a port where 125,000 Cubans left their homeland and traveled to Florida in 1980. Castro called them "trash" and it's exciting to think that with the controversial leader's health in question as Pitbull releases his second album, the Lil' Chico based in the M.I.A.M.I. is going to blow up the Cuban-American issue like never before. On the great "Miami S***" he brilliantly speaks to the struggle that city and its people endure with a great mix of venom and pride. While there are other moments that prove the man has evolved by leaps and bounds since his 2004 debut, the political angle of the album shouldn't be oversold. Pre-release info from TVT made it sound like this is Pitbull's London Calling or his It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, but there's only a bit of revolution among all this party music. Make that glorious, vibrant, exciting, and always infectious party music. "Bend over girl/Show me what you're working with" from the highlight "Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera)" doesn't seem either pro- or anti-Castro, and it's doubtful guest stars like Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Ying Yang Twins, and dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel are going to be addressing the plight of the "boat people" anytime soon. Still, the convincing and skilled Pitbull makes it all hang together, thanks in part to the long list of collaborations he's already checked off, but mostly because his delivery and words are sure and steady. Condition : NEW! TRACK LISTINGS 1 Intro 2 Miami S*** 3 Come See Me 4 Jealouso 5 Que Tu Sabes d'Eso 6 Fademaster Skit 7 Be Quiet 8 Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera) 9 Fuego 10 Rock Bottom / Cubo 11 Amanda Diva Skit 12 Blood Is Thicker Than Water 13 Jungle Fever 14 Hey You Girl 15 Raindrops / Anjuli Stars 16 Voodoo 17 Descarada (Dance) / Vybz Kartel 18 Dime Remix 19 Bojangles Remix 20 Born N Raised 21 Outro