POLO GROUNDS MUSIC/RCA MG ARTIST PITBULL WINS BILLBOARD’S FIRST-EVER LATIN DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

POLO GROUNDS MUSIC/RCA MG ARTIST PITBULL WINS BILLBOARD’S FIRST-EVER
LATIN DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

“I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” “Go Girl” and “The Anthem” Continue To Top
Mainstream Radio, iTunes and iTunes Latino Charts

Pitbull Headlining and Radio Tour Dates

New Album REBELUTION Set For September 1 Release


New York, New York – April 23, 2009, Hip-hop artist Pitbull was honored at tonight’s Billboard Latin Music Awards with the first-ever “Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year” award. Pitbull’s explosive single “Krazy” (Mr. 305/Orchard), featuring Lil Jon, captured the title from fellow category nominees Aventura, Enrique Iglesias, and Shakira.

“This is the beginning of a new phase in my career and it's an honor to win this award with such great artists nominated in the same category,” says Pitbull. “It just goes to show that hard work does pay off. Thank you to the fans; without them none of this would be possible.”

Pitbull’s dedicated fan base and social networking platform Planet Pit have been an integral part of Pitbull’s success. His strength in the Latin digital market is a direct result of an aggressive multi-tiered campaign spearheaded by “Team Pitbull.” Taking the charts by storm, "Krazy" sold over 700,000 downloads since October 2008. Pitbull continues his hot streak with the top 3 iTunes Latino digital singles: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” (Ultra) which is also #27 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #16 on the Hot Singles Sales Chart; “The Anthem” featuring Lil Jon; and “Go Girl” with Trina & Young Boss – charting second and third respectively on iTunes Latino. “Blanco” is poised to be the latest Pitbull hit. Appearing on the original motion picture soundtrack for Fast & Furious 4 (Interscope/Star Trak) the track features Pharrell.

Recently, Pitbull signed with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group and will be releasing his album REBELUTION on Mr. 305/Polo Grounds Music/RCAMG on September 1. The album will be executive produced by super-producer Jim Jonsin (Lil Wayne, T.I.) and will also feature production from Jonsin, alongside Lil Jon (Ciara, Usher), Mr Collipark (Soulja Boy), Play N Skillz (Lil Wayne, Chamillionaire), The Neptunes (Britney Spears, Justin, Jay Z) and others.

PITBULL HEADLINE AND RADIO TOUR DATES:

April 24 - Circa Nightclub
Toronto, Canada

April 25 - Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York

April 26 - Roxy Lawrence
Boston, Massachusetts

April 30 - Belly Up RESCHEDULE SHOW DUE TO SNOWSTORM
Aspen, CO

May 1 - Grand Sierra Casino
Reno, NV

May 2 - U92 Cinco De Mayo Show
Salt Lake City, UT

May 7 - Costas Night Club
Palm Springs, CA

May 9 - KIIS Wango Tango
Anaheim, CA

May 15 - Monte Carlo
Seattle, WA

May 17 - Fresno County Fairgrounds Car Show
Fresno, CA

June 7 - WSPK Show
Poughkeepsie, NY