The Anthem (Pitbull song)
"The Anthem" is a song by Pitbull, released as the second single from 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 the 1970s Latin hit "El Africano" by Sonora Dinamita. It samples the song "Calabria 2007" by Danish producer DJ Rune Reilly Kølsch, also known as Enur.
| "The Anthem" | ||||
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| Single by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon | ||||
| from the album The Boatlift | ||||
| Released | March 4, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–07 | |||
| Genre | Reggae fusion | |||
| Length | 4:05 | |||
| Label | TVT | |||
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| Producer(s) | Lil Jon | |||
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| "The Anthem" on YouTube | ||||
"Defense" (official remix to "The Anthem")
The official remix is entitled "Defense (The Anthem)"; it features Trinidadian soca singer Machel Montano with Pitbull and Lil Jon. The remix appears on Montano's album Flame on (Wining Season is the U.S. edition of the album). This song is notable because its primary beat is played by a synthesized saxophone, which covers a simple minor triad.
Music video
The music video for the song was shot in Trinidad and Tobago, Miami and Atlanta and became a dedication to Natasja Saad.[1]
E-40 made a cameo appearance.
Chart positions
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Germany (Official German Charts)[2] | 72 |
| Swiss Singles Chart[3] | 64 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 36 |
| US Billboard Rap Songs[4] | 8 |
| US Billboard Latin Songs[4] | 24 |
| US Billboard Rhythmic Songs[4] | 10 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 24 |
References
- "Pitbull - The Anthem ft. Lil Jon". YouTube.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Pitbull feat. Lil Jon – The Anthem". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- Swiss charts.com
- "Latin Rhythm Airplay - Week of October 2, 2010". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 122 (39). 2010-10-02. ISSN 0006-2510.