Calle Ocho, Miami
March 14, 2010 was Miami’s Infamous Calle Ocho festival ! This year was absolutely amazing! Fabulous food, loud music, laughter and cheers all around. With the streets lined with vendors and food, it was a sight to be seen. There were no dance floors, just people dancing in the streets to salsa and reggaeton.
Although Calle Ocho is located in what is known as Little Havana, the party was for all Latinos. People sported their country’s flags in every way imaginable. It was a sight of a true melting pot, no fights no disrespect, just mutual pride and love. Uruguayans, Puerto Ricans, Nicaraguans, Cubans, Mexicans, and many more! Everyone was welcome and they were all able to stay in one of Miami’s local hotels .
One, two, three four, Pitbull! Calle Ocho’s very own Armando Christian Perez was there to perform! He is a hit among the ladies’ with his smooth lyrics and daring good looks. But no matter if you are male or female, old or young; you cannot deny his talent and skill.
Pitbull was born in Miami to Cuban immigrants. He has always kept his roots in Miami, and felt a strong connection to his culture. This is most likely the reason for his homage to the city streets in his famous song “Calle Ocho”.
As a blued eyed, white skinned Cuban American, it was hard for Pitbull to gain respect on the streets and in the rap industry. He was on a mission to make sure that Miami was recognized in the music industry, and to bring his style of reggaeton rap Cuban salsa mix to the table. As his record sales have shown, Pitbull is here to stay.
Miami has embraced this Cuban rapper, and bestowed upon him a “Key to the City”. It is an honor that few receive.
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