Pitbull is a fan of his fans. He says it's his job to make them feel good
LONDON — Is Pitbull the penguin of music?
It's been said that it's hard to look at a penguin and feel sad. And likewise, it's tough to listen to one of Mr. Worldwide's party anthems and feel bad.
That's always been his aim.
'They're there for when you're feeling a certain way in life,' Pitbull explains. 'It can help pick you up or it can take you to the next level.'
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