-
Happy Birthday to Enrique Iglesias, a pop star who has entered the Hot 100 Top 10 numerous times—as well as topping the US Latin charts 24 times—with hit singles such as "Hero," "Bailamos" and "I Like It." Music Times is celebrating four decade of the younger Iglesias by counting down his most successful singles on the Hot 100. -
Ciara, Missy Elliott & Pitbull 'That's How I'm Feelin' Review: Fast-Paced Anthem Brings 'Jackie' to the Club
Ciara's new album Jackie is just a few days away with its May 4 release date, but the R&B songstress is back with a new song to hold fans over. After releasing the stunning singles "I Bet" and "Dance Like We're Making Love," today (May 1), she came back with a party friendly anthem "That's How I'm Feelin'" featuring guest verses from rap superstars Missy Elliott and Pitbull. -
Pitbull Reveals New Album 'Dale' On Twitter, Marking Second Spanish-Language Album
Eight records into his career, Pitbull (born Armando Christian Pérez) is dropping his second-ever Spanish-language album, and he's appropriately calling it, "Dale." His last Spanish-language album came in 2010, when he dropped his eponymous fifth studio album, Armando. Mr. Worldwide took to Twitter this afternoon to announce the new album and title. -
Ciara 'Jackie' Tracklist: Missy Elliott, Pitbull Tapped for New Album from "I Bet" Singer
Ciara's new album Jackie is getting a more clear direction. After unveiling the classic artwork, release date and announcing her first tour in six years for her self-titled follow-up, today (April 14), the "I Bet" singer has announced the 11-song tracklist and the three featured artists on the album named after her mother. -
Pitbull Split: Rapper & Longtime Manager Charles Chavez Part Ways
Miami musician Pitbull reportedly separated from his long-time manager, Armando Pérez, known as Charles Chavez. -
Spotify Tries...and Fails...to Analyze "High-Energy" Music at Final Four Universities; Who Qualifies as "Exciting"?
Music Times has already made its attempts to predict this weekend's Final Four four math cups—University of Kentucky versus University of Wisconsin, Duke University versus Michigan State—but Spotify decided to be a tad less ambitious and use its fancy Echo Nest technology to discover what song students at each of the respective universities use to get amped. -
Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars 'Uptown Funk' No. 1 Again as Fetty Wap, Flo Rida See Gains on Hot 100
It's a very stagnant week in American pop music, as Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson reign supreme for the 12th straight week with "Uptown Funk." As the stronghold on the No. 1 spot in the country stays locked in, minimal moves were made for Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" and top 10 newcomer Flo Rida with "G.D.F.R." -
'The Fast and The Furious': Ranking The 7 Soundtracks...Featuring Ludacris, Pitbull, Iggy Azalea and Plenty More
Last week featured the release of the soundtrack for 'Furious 7,' the final installment in the 'Fast and Furious' film franchise. Your correspondent admits that he wasn't a huge fan of the first edition when it debuted during 2001. He's since warmed up to the series as the films have started to feature more and more absurd stunts, and more and more Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The final film, which premieres in theaters next week, looks to be a proper, adrenaline-fueled final chapter and a fitting tribute to Paul Walker. One thing that hasn't necessarily gotten better as the films have progressed: The soundtrack albums. Music Times ranks the seven film companion albums from worst rides to best. -
Pitbull Broadcasting Live Show at Apollo Theater for Debut of Globalization Station on Sirius XM
Pitbull has joined a group of big names such as Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Tiesto and others in the ranks of having his own SiriusXM satellite radio channel. Globalization, the name of the new outlet (and the rapper's last album), will hit the airwaves on May 19. The station will feature a range of music that appeals to "Mr. Worldwide," from his Cuban-American influences to his American hip-hop favorites. -
Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars 'Uptown Funk' Owns Hot 100 for 11th Week as Sam Smith & Fetty Wap Debut in Top 10
It's yet ANOTHER funky week atop the Billboard charts. Yes, for the 11th week in a row, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson own the Hot 100 with their Uptown Special hit "Uptown Funk." Despite the stagnant No. 1 seed, the charts actually got a bit of a shakeup this week as Maroon 5 make a play for the top and two new songs from Sam Smith and Fetty Wap break into the top 10. -
5 Songs of Rum & Coke, from The Andrews Sisters to R. Kelly, but Not Really Gloria Estefan
Pitbull and Kesha topped the Billboard Hot 100 during 2013 with "Timber," a single dedicated to drinking and carrying on accordingly. They were obviously not the first act to top the charts with a song about alcohol. In fact, 70 years ago on this day was when the Andrews Sisters dropped "Rum and Coca-Cola," the group's sixth no. 1 hit. Pitbull may not have specifically mentioned rum during "Timber" but you know that as a proud Cuban, he's got to appreciate the sentiments of the Andrews clan. Here are five songs that make the combination of rum and cola a hit. -
Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson 'Uptown Funk' Dominates Stagnant Hot 100 as Kanye West 'All Day' Debuts at No. 15
If it seems as though all of the biggest pop music in the country is just the same this March, well, that's because it is. For the landmark 10th week in a row, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson crown the Billboard Hot 100 this week, as hits from Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, Ellie Goulding and Rihanna stay snug in their spots.
Popular Now
-
Mariah Carey Insists Diddy 'Wasn't Really That Involved' in Her Iconic Hit 'Honey'
-
Diddy-Dirty Money's Kalenna Harper Defends Diddy, Calls Dawn Richard 'Weird' and Cassie 'Naive'
-
Sophie Turner Shares What Went Wrong With Joe Jonas and Their 'Incredibly Sad' Split
-
Charli XCX's 'Brat Summer' Lives On as Dictionary Crowns It the 'Word of the Year'
-
DJ Envy Blasted For Dressing His 8-Year-Old Daughter in Racy Lil' Kim Halloween Costume