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Celebrating 20 years of a Miami hip-hop classic. 🌴🔥 Released on October 31, 2006, El Mariel cemented Armando Christian Pérez—Pitbull as a force capable of bridging Southern crunk, gritty Miami street rap, and infectious Latin energy. Named in honor of the 1980 Mariel boatlift and dedicated to the memory of his father, this sophomore album captured Mr. 305 at his hungriest and most unapologetic. Relive the era that launched a global movement, featuring anthems like "Bojangles" and "Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera)," alongside heavy-hitting collaborations with Lil Jon, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Fat Joe, Bun B, and Ken-Y. Turn the volume up, hit play from start to finish, and celebrate two decades of El Mariel. 💽 Track Highlights: • Bojangles • Ay Chico (Lengua Afuera) • Dime (feat. Ken-Y) • Born-N-Raised (feat. Trick Daddy, Rick Ross & Pitbull) • Raindrops (feat. Anjuli Stars) #Pitbull #ElMariel #ElMariel20 #Mr305 #MiamiHipHop #Bojangles #2000sRap