Pitbull will receive the BMI President's Award at the 19th
annual BMI Latin Awards slated for March 30 at the Encore
Wynn Las Vegas. The private ceremony salutes the songwriters and
publishers of the past year's most-performed Latin songs on American
radio and television in the U.S.
The BMI President's Award is presented on unique occasions when an
individual songwriter or executive has distinctly and profoundly
influenced the entertainment industry. In receiving the BMI President's
Award, Pitbull joins a list of past honorees that includes Juanes, Kike
Santander, Taylor Swift, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, and Willie Nelson.
Pitbull is defining a new brand of superstardom. His digital sales
figures number in the millions, fueled by international hits such as
"Hey Baby," "Krazy," "Hotel Room Service" "I Like It" (with Enrique
Iglesias), "Rain Over Me" (featuring Marc Anthony) and "Bon Bon,"
current chart-climber "International Love" and double-platinum smash "I
Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)." Pitbull's collection of BMI songwriting
awards reflects his genre-jumping sound, spanning urban, Latin, pop and
European categories. His list of collaborators -- from Iglesias and Marc
Anthony, to Shakira, Chris Brown, T-Pain, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson
and Usher -- points to his versatility. Pitbull released his fourth
full-length album, Planet Pit, in the summer of 2011, and his official
bio paints a vivid picture of a man on a mission: "I'm not
suggesting I run the world, I just feel like I've built my own planet."
Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Delia Orjuela, BMI Vice
President, Latin Music, the BMI Latin Awards will also celebrate the
Latin Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year.
