The Anthem is a song by Pitbull, released as the second single from his 2007 album The Boatlift.
It features crunk rapper Lil Jon. The intro line, as well as the song's main hook, is taken from the 1970s Latin hit "El Africano" by Sonora Dinamita. It samples the song "Calabria" by Rune Reilly Kölsch.
"The Anthem" | ||||
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Single by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon | ||||
from the album The Boatlift | ||||
Released | March 4, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006–07 | |||
Genre | Reggae fusion | |||
Length | 4:05 | |||
Label | TVT | |||
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Music video | ||||
"The Anthem" on YouTube |
The official remix is entitled "Defense (The Anthem)"; it features Trinidadian soca singer Machel Montano with Pitbull and Lil Jon. The remix appears on Montano's album Flame On (Winning Season is the U.S. edition of the album). This song is notable because its primary beat is played by a synthesized saxophone, which covers a simple minor triad.
The music video for the song was shot in Trinidad and Tobago, Miami and Atlanta and became a dedication to Natasja Saad.
E-40 made a cameo appearance.
Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) | 12 |
Germany (Official German Charts) | 72 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 64 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 36 |
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard) | 24 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard) | 8 |
US Pop 100 (Billboard) | 36 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 10 |
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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France (SNEP) | 143 |
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