Climate Change (album) explained

Climate Change
Type:Studio
Artist:Pitbull
Cover:Climate Change Pitbull Cover.jpg
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Released:March 17, 2017
Genre:Pop-rap[1]
Length:44:16
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Climate Change is the tenth studio album by Cuban-American recording artist Pitbull. It was released on March 17, 2017, through RCA Records, Polo Grounds Music and Mr. 305 Inc.[2] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Dr. Luke, Ricky Reed, Ian Kirkpatrick, Cirkut and The Monsters & Strangerz among others. The album also features guest appearances by Kiesza, Robin Thicke, Travis Barker, Flo Rida, Enrique Iglesias, Stephen Marley, Ty Dolla Sign, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Austin Mahone and R. Kelly among others.[3] [4] [5]

Climate Change was supported by four singles: "Messin' Around", "Greenlight", "Options" and "Better On Me". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics but despite that received small commercial success. The album debuted at number 29 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 14,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.[6]

Background

Despite the delay of release date, Pitbull announced the album would be released on March 17, 2017, on Twitter.[7] [8] "Can't Have", "Options" and "Greenlight" were released as singles off the album.[9] [10] In October 2016, he said "As of right now, we’re looking at 2017, but you never know. Album (release dates) always change. Right now we’re working on two records in the thirteenth hour with very, very interesting features that will also be part of Climate Change".[11]

A world tour for the album was scheduled to kick off in Asia for a 10 concert run, but was cancelled at the last minute. IME stated on May 11, 2017 "We are extremely sorry to announce that Pitbull’s Climate Change Tour in Asia has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts." to address the cancellation of the tour.

Singles

"Messin' Around" featuring Enrique Iglesias was released on April 8, 2016[12] as the lead single of the album. On May 25, 2016, Pitbull uploaded the music video for "Messin' Around" on his YouTube and Vevo account.[13] It peaked at number sixty-four in the United States.[14]

On July 25, 2016, Pitbull released "Greenlight" featuring Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis as the album's second single.[15] Its music video was released on August 19, 2016.[16]

"Options" featuring Stephen Marley was released on February 17, 2017, as the third single from the album.[17] Its official music video was uploaded on Pitbull's Vevo on March 17, 2017, the same date as the album's release.[18] The two also performed the song live at WWE WrestleMania 33.

On March 17, 2017, Pitbull released "Better On Me" featuring Ty Dolla Sign as the album's release accompanying single. Its music video was released on January 12, 2018.[19]

Promotional singles

"Freedom" was released on January 8, 2016.[20] The official music video was uploaded to Pitbull's Vevo on February 10, 2016.[21]

"Bad Man" featuring Robin Thicke, Joe Perry and Travis Barker was released on February 14, 2016, and was performed the following night as the closing number to the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.[22] [23] The official music video was uploaded to Pitbull's VEVO channel on April 20, 2017.[24]

Other songs

"FREE.K" was released on October 23, 2015. It was intended to be included in Climate Change, but it didn't make the final cut for the standard edition.[25] However, the song was included on the Japanese release of the album under the title "Freak".

"Educate Ya" serves as track 9 to the album which features vocals from American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.

"Dedicated" serves as track 11 to the album which features vocals from American singers R. Kelly and Austin Mahone.

Commercial performance

Climate Change debuted at number 29 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 14,000 album-equivalent units (including 11,000 copies as pure album sales) in its first week.[6] The album also debuted at number 12 on the US Top Rap Albums chart.[26]

Track listing

Notes

Featured Artists

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pitbull - Climate Change Songs, Reviews, Credits Allmusic. AllMusic. 27 March 2017.
  2. Web site: New Album Releases — March 2017. Donnelly. Matthew Scott. February 17, 2017. PopCrush. en-US. 2017-02-19.
  3. News: Pitbull anuncia la fecha de lanzamiento de su nueva producción "Climate Change" (FOTO). Flores. Griselda. February 16, 2017. Telemundo. 2017-02-19. es.
  4. News: Pitbull Announces 'Climate Change' Album, Shares 'Greenlight' Music Video. Cobo. Leila. 19 August 2016. Billboard. 2017-02-19.
  5. Web site: Pitbull Reveals Upcoming Jennifer Lopez Collaboration 'Sexy Body': Exclusive. September 6, 2016. Fuse. 2017-02-19.
  6. Lady Gaga Joanne moves past half million. Billboard. 30 March 2017. March 31, 2017.
  7. News: Pitbull Sets Release Date for New Album 'Climate Change'. Flores. Griselda. 15 February 2017. Billboard. 2017-02-19.
  8. News: Pitbull announces new 'Climate Change' street date - The Music Universe. Iahn. Buddy. 2017-02-09. The Music Universe. 2017-02-19. en-US.
  9. Web site: Pitbull Drops New Track 'Options' Featuring Stephen Marley. Marley. Stephen. February 17, 2017. Radio.com. 2017-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20170220014008/http://radio.com/2017/02/17/pitbull-options-featuring-stephen-marley/. February 20, 2017. dead.
  10. News: Pitbull Heats Up On 'Climate Change' Single "Can't Have" With Steven A. Clark, Ape Drums. Times. Music. 2016-11-22. Music Times. 2017-02-19.
  11. Web site: Pitbull Discusses Release Date of 'Climate Change'. October 24, 2016. Radio.com. 2017-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20170220015342/http://radio.com/2016/10/24/pitbull-climate-change-release-date/. February 20, 2017. dead.
  12. Web site: NHear Pitbull's New Song 'Messin' Around' Feat. Enrique Iglesias. April 8, 2016. billboard.com. 2017-03-17.
  13. Web site: Pitbull with Enrique Iglesias - Messin' Around (Official Video). YouTube. May 25, 2016. May 31, 2016.
  14. Web site: Pitbull - Chart History. Billboard Hot 100 for Pitbull. April 6, 2017.
  15. News: Pitbull Releases New Single "Greenlight feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis" - Available Everywhere Now - RCA Records. RCA Records. en-US. 2016-11-18.
  16. Web site: Pitbull - Greenlight (Official Video) ft. Flo Rida, LunchMoney Lewis. YouTube. August 19, 2016. September 3, 2016.
  17. Web site: Pitbull Drops New Single 'Options' Featuring Stephen Marley. Marley. Stephen. February 17, 2017. Radio.com. 2017-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20170220014008/http://radio.com/2017/02/17/pitbull-options-featuring-stephen-marley/. February 20, 2017. dead.
  18. Web site: Pitbull - Options ft. Stephen Marley. YouTube. March 17, 2016. March 17, 2017.
  19. Web site: Pitbull - Better On Me (Official Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign. YouTube. January 12, 2018. January 13, 2018.
  20. Web site: Pitbull Drops New Single 'Freedom'. January 8, 2016. Radio.com. 2017-03-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20170318085405/http://radio.com/2016/01/08/pitbull-drops-new-single-freedom/. March 18, 2017. dead.
  21. Web site: New Music Video: "Freedom" by Pitbull. February 10, 2016. all-noise.co.uk. 2017-03-17.
  22. Web site: Pitbull Recruits Robin Thicke, Travis Barker for 'Bad Man' at Grammys.. February 15, 2016. rollingstone.com. 2017-03-17.
  23. Web site: Pitbull Closes Show With Sofia Vergara, Robin Thicke, Travis Barker and Joe Perry. February 15, 2016. hollywoodreporter.com. 2017-03-17.
  24. Web site: Pitbull - Bad Man (Official Video) ft. Robin Thicke, Joe Perry, Travis Barker. YouTube. April 20, 2017. April 20, 2017.
  25. Web site: You're going to enjoy Pitbull's new single way more than you actually should. January 8, 2016. www.digitalspy.com. 2017-03-16.
  26. BB200 - 2017-04-08. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  27. Web site: ARIA CHART WATCH #413. auspOp. March 25, 2017. March 25, 2017. March 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170326050459/https://www.auspop.com.au/2017/03/aria-chart-watch-413/. dead.

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