Is Money Is Still a Major Issue a good place to start with Pitbull?

Yes, Money Is Still a Major Issue is recommended as a starting point for new Pitbull listeners. A vibrant fusion of reggaeton and hip-hop that electrifies dance floors with infectious beats and catchy hooks. Released on November 15, 2005, Money Is Still a Major Issue was Pitbull's second studio album, following his debut M.I.A.M.I. (2004). At this point in his career, Pitbull was beginning to establish himself as a prominent figure in the Latin hip-hop scene, leveraging his Miami roots and bilingual skills to attract a diverse audience.

Who is Money Is Still a Major Issue for?

Money Is Still a Major Issue works well if you're into party-ready anthems for dancing, steady energy for social gatherings and infectious beats for celebration.

How many songs are on Money Is Still a Major Issue?

Money Is Still a Major Issue has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Released 21 years ago this November

Money Is Still a Major Issue

Pitbull · 2005

54 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of reggaeton and hip-hop that electrifies dance floors with infectious beats and catchy hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Culo (remix) — As one of the standout tracks, 'Culo' showcases Pitbull's signature blend of playful lyrics and danceable beats, becoming a club anthem that helped define his early sound.
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Everybody Get Up Start here — 'Everybody Get Up' encapsulates the album's party vibe and energy, serving as an invitation to dance while highlighting Pitbull's charismatic delivery.
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Toma (DJ Buddha remix) — This remix features infectious rhythms and showcases Pitbull's ability to merge different Latin influences with contemporary sounds, making it a highlight for its high-energy appeal.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends reggaeton and hip-hop, showcasing catchy hooks and danceable beats.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a danceable tone, maintaining an upbeat tempo through the first half.
Several tracks feature remixes, introducing variations in instrumentation and vocal delivery while retaining core hooks.
The last three tracks slow down slightly, providing a brief respite before concluding with a remix that re-energizes the closing moments.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

party-ready anthems for dancing
steady energy for social gatherings
infectious beats for celebration
uplifting vibes for group fun
feel-good tracks for nightlife

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
avoid upbeat, energetic atmospheres

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album significantly boosted Pitbull's profile and popularity in the mainstream.
Themes: Miami nightlife· dance floor celebration· reggaeton party culture
Career context: Released on November 15, 2005, Money Is Still a Major Issue was Pitbull's second studio album, following his debut M.I.A.M.I. (2004). At this point in his career, Pitbull was beginning to establish himself as a prominent figure in the Latin hip-hop scene, leveraging his Miami roots and bilingual skills to attract a diverse audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Daddy Yankee· J Balvin· Luis Fonsi