"Trackhouse" - Pitbull Album Review

Pitbull does it again in his twelfth studio album, where he drops 14 new party anthems.

The name “Trackhouse” comes from the NASCAR team owned by the entertainer.

Pitbull has claimed on several occasions that this album is in no way a publicity stunt for the team, however, that just seems truly unbelievable.

The album features only upbeat songs about sex or alcohol, but according to Pitbull, they are about that underdog mentality and making something from nothing.

Frankly, the more prominent message appears to be promoting the importance of drinking, money and women. An unbeatable trio, obviously.

The album features a handful of features including but not limited to T-Pain, Lil Jon, Vikina, Omar Courtz and Zac Brown.

T-Pain participates in the absolute banger that is track one, “Lit In The City”. This song does not offer anything new or significant in its lyrics but it is catchy nonetheless. T-Pain makes this song what it is and it introduces the album well.

Following this is “JUMPIN” featuring Lil Jon. This is the first of many songs on this album where Pitbull samples some very well-known songs. “JUMPIN” samples “Jump Around” by House of Pain.

This song provides a new feel to a well-known classic. Pitbull is able to achieve this in many of the other sampled songs including “Let’s Take A Shot” which samples “What’s Up” by 4 Non-Blonde’s, “Freak 54 (Freak Out)" which samples “Le Freak” by Chic, “It Takes 3” which samples “It Takes 2” by Rob Base and many more.

He should really change his name from Mr. Worldwide to Mr. Sample. Was that a bad joke? Yes. But was it applicable and relevant? Also yes.

“Can’t Stop Us Now” ends the album and features Zac Brown from Zac Brown Band. It is not the best that the album has to offer.

It is a catchy song and was released previous to the release of the album and has done well, however, the country twang feel mixed with Pitbull’s rapping is not the easiest thing to become a fan of.

Throughout the album, Pitbull incorporates many verses and choruses in Spanish. Pitbull is fully bilingual and incorporates this characteristic into the album well.

The songs featuring the most Spanish are “Pata Sucia” and “Mami”. Even though they are in a different language they might be the most raunchy.

Upon first listening, the song “Café Con Leche” is confusing because according to everyone’s public school Spanish knowledge, it seems as if this is just a song about coffee with milk.

After further investigation it turns out this song is slang for the mixing of people of different races, and what is the best way for people to mix? Sex, obviously. Crazy to assume a Pitbull song wasn’t about sex.

“Trackhouse” fits in well with Pitbull’s pre-existing discography. It is just another 14 songs I wouldn’t be surprised to hear in a club.

Overall, it is an enjoyable and fun album, however, it does not offer any really notable aspects musically or lyrically.

Rating 6/10

Reviewer’s Favorite Tracks: “JUMPIN," “Lit In The City”

Reviewer’s Least Favorite Tracks: “Café Con Leche,” “Can’t Stop Us Now”

Savannah Swartz is a third-year communications major. To contact her, email sms9072@psu.edu.