Globalization (album)

{{Infobox album

| name = Globalization

| type = studio

| artist = Pitbull

| cover = Pitbull - Globalization.png

| alt =

| released = November 21, 2014

| recorded = 2013–2014

| studio =

| genre = {{hlist|

Pop-rap}}

| length = 38:48

| label =

| producer =

| prev_title = Global Warming

| prev_year = 2012

| next_title = Dale

| next_year = 2015

| misc = {{Singles

| name = Globalization

| type = studio

| single1 = Wild Wild Love

| single1date = February 25, 2014{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/it/album/wild-wild-love-feat-g-r-l/826678108|title=Wild Wild Love|publisher=iTunes}}

| single2 = Fireball

| single2date = July 23, 2014{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/it/album/fireball-feat-john-ryan-single/902800342|title=Fireball|publisher=iTunes}}

| single3 = Time of Our Lives

| single3date = November 17, 2014{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/it/album/time-of-our-livessingle/941357259|title=Time of Our Lives|publisher=iTunes}}

| single4 = Fun

| single4date = April 21, 2015

| single5 = Drive You Crazy

| single5date = August 21, 2015

}}

}}

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = AllMusic

| rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/globalization-mw0002769437|title=Globalization - Pitbull {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|last=Jeffries|first=David|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=March 17, 2020}}

| rev2 = The Buffalo News

| rev2score = {{rating|1|5}}{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/entertainment/music/disc-review-pitbull-globalization/article_a7ee699e-3ea0-5426-adf9-ff90bf9c83be.html|title=Pitbull’s ‘Climate Change’: Album Review|last=Miers|first=Jeff|date=November 24, 2014|work=The Buffalo News|accessdate=November 24, 2014}}

| rev3 = Los Angeles Times

| rev3score = {{Rating|3|4}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/globalization-111744/|title=Review: Pitbull’s new album, ‘Globalization,’ continues his world push|last=Ali|first=Lorraine|date=November 24, 2014|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}

| rev4 = Rolling Stone

| rev4score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/globalization-111744/|title=Review: Globalization, Everyone’s crazy about a sharp-dressed Miami rapper|last=Murray|first=Nick|date=December 18, 2014|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}

| noprose = yes

}}

Globalization is the eighth studio album by American rapper Pitbull. It was released on November 21, 2014 through Mr. 305, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Dr. Luke, Cirkut, DJ Frank E, The Monsters and the Strangerz and Max Martin. The album also features guest appearances from Sean Paul, Chris Brown, John Ryan, Ne-Yo, Chloe Angelides, Heymous Molly, Jason Derulo, Juicy J, G.R.L., Bebe Rexha, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte.

Globalization was supported by five singles: "Wild Wild Love", "Fireball", "Time of Our Lives", "Fun" and "Drive You Crazy". The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics and was a moderate commercial success. It debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 49,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.{{cite web |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2014/12/03/eminem-rick-ross-beyonce-score-top-10-debuts/|title=EMINEM, RICK ROSS, & BEYONCÉ SCORE TOP 10 DEBUTS|website=Rap-Up|date=December 3, 2014|accessdate=March 1, 2020}}

Singles

The album was supported by five singles. The first single, "Wild Wild Love" was released as the album's lead single on February 25, 2014. The song features guest appearances from American-British-Canadian girl group G.R.L. The single peaked at number six on the UK; number ten in Australia and number 30 in the United States. The second single, "Fireball" was released on July 23, 2014. The song features guest appearance from John Ryan. It eventually reached at number one in Netherlands; number six in Spain; number nine in Finland and number 23 in the United States. The third single, "Time of Our Lives" featuring Ne-Yo was released on November 17, 2014. The song reached at number seven in Czech Republic, number nine in United States and Norway; number ten in Canada. The fourth single, "Fun" featuring Chris Brown was released on April 21, 2015. The single peaked at number 40 in the United States. The fifth and final single, "Drive You Crazy" featuring Jason Derulo and Juicy J was released on August 21, 2015.

Other songs

"We Are One (Ole Ola)" was released as official single of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup song on April 15, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/it/album/we-are-one-ole-ola-official/863447149|title=We Are One (Ole Ola)|publisher=iTunes}} It features American singer Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian recording artist Claudia Leitte.

"Celebrate" was released on October 18, 2014. It serves as the lead single for the film Penguins of Madagascar and was used in the commercial for the 2016 edition of the CBC's Hockey Day in Canada. The Philadelphia Phillies play the song after every home victory. These songs were also included on "Globalization".

"Sexy Beaches" was used in the "Visit Florida" tourism campaign, sponsored by the state of Florida. The music video was filmed at The Don CeSar in St. Petersburg, Florida, and was uploaded to Pitbull's YouTube channel on July 13, 2016.

Commercial performance

Globalization debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 49,000 album-equivalent units (including 38,000 copies as pure album sales) in its first week.{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2014-12-13|title=Billboard 200: December 13, 2014 |work=Billboard}} The album also debuted at number three on the US Top Rap Albums chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-albums/2014-12-13|title=Rap Albums: December 13, 2014 |work=Billboard}} As of September 2016, the album has sold 198,000 copies in the US.{{cite web |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160928004910/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archive-date= September 28, 2016 |url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |website=Hits Daily Double |publisher=HITS Digital Ventures }} On October 16, 2020, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over one million units in the United States.

In Canada, the album also debuted at number 16 on the Canadian Albums Chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2014-12-13|title=Rap Albums: December 13, 2014 |work=Billboard}}

Track listing

{{track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title1 = Ah Leke

| note1 = featuring Sean Paul

| writer1 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra1 = {{flat list|

  • JMIKE

}}

| length1 = 3:04

| title2 = Fun

| note2 = featuring Chris Brown

| writer2 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra2 = {{flat list|

}}

| length2 = 3:22

| title3 = Fireball

| note3 = featuring John Ryan

| writer3 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra3 = {{flat list|

| length3 = 3:56

| title4 = Time of Our Lives

| writer4 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra4 = {{flat list|

| note4 = with Ne-Yo

| length4 = 3:49

| title5 = Celebrate

| note5 = from Penguins of Madagascar) (featuring DJ Frank E

| writer5 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra5 = {{flat list|

}}

| length5 = 3:12

| title6 = Sexy Beaches

| note6 = featuring Chloe Angelides

| writer6 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra6 = {{flat list|

  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut

}}

| length6 = 3:57

| title7 = Day Drinking

| note7 = featuring Heymous Molly

| writer7 = {{flat list|

  • Pérez
  • Ryan
  • Schuller
  • Frederic
  • Spargur

}}

| extra7 = {{flat list|

  • Reed
  • Axident
  • Ryan
  • London}}

| length7 = 3:08

| title8 = Drive You Crazy

| note8 = featuring Jason Derulo and Juicy J

| writer8 = {{flat list|

  • Pérez
  • Gottwald
  • Walter
  • Jordan Houston
  • Djibril "Gibson" Kagni
  • Jordan "TrackStorm" Houyez
  • Theron Thomas
  • Timothy Thomas

}}

| extra8 = {{flat list|

  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut

}}

| length8 = 3:50

| title9 = Wild Wild Love

| writer9 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra9 = {{flat list|

  • Dr. Luke
  • Max Martin
  • Cirkut
  • A.C.}}

| note9 = featuring G.R.L.

| length9 = 3:23

| title10 = This Is Not a Drill

| note10 = featuring Bebe Rexha

| writer10 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra10 = {{flat list|

  • One Love

}}

| length10 = 3:25

| title11 = We Are One (Ole Ola)

| note11 = featuring Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte

| writer11 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra11 = {{flat list|

  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut
  • Troelsen

}}

| length11 = 3:42

}}

{{track listing

| headline = Globalization {{nobold|— Japanese edition (bonus tracks)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%AA%E3%82%BC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%94%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB/dp/B00O156S8I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416605397&sr=8-2&keywords=pitbull+globalization |title=Amazon.co.jp: ピットブル: グローバリゼーション |publisher=Amazon Japan}}

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title12 = Fireball

| note12 = featuring John Ryan) (Jump Smokers Remix

| writer12 = {{flat list|

  • Pérez
  • Ryan
  • Schuller
  • Frederic
  • Spargur
  • Peyton
  • Juber

}}

| extra12 = {{flat list|

  • Reed
  • Axident
  • Ryan
  • London
  • Jump Smokers{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length12 = 3:28

| title13 = Fireball

| note13 = featuring John Ryan) (DJ Noodles Remix

| writer13 = {{flat list|

  • Pérez
  • Ryan
  • Schuller
  • Frederic
  • Spargur
  • Peyton
  • Juber

}}

| extra13 = {{flat list|

  • Reed
  • Axident
  • Ryan
  • London
  • DJ Noodles{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length13 = 4:28

}}

;Notes

  • {{note|a|[a]}} signifies an additional producer
  • "Ah Leke" contains elements of "Passinho do Volante (Ah! Lelek Lek Lek)" performed by MC Federado & Os Leleks, and written by MC Federado.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}}
  • "Celebrate" contains elements of "I Just Want to Celebrate" performed by Rare Earth and written by Dino Fekaris and Nick Zesses.
  • ”Celebrate” Is Featured In The Movie Penguins of Madagascar

Charts

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=Weekly charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
scope="col"|Chart (2014–2015)

!scope="col"|Peak
position

scope="row"|Australian Albums (ARIA){{cite web|first=Gavin|last=Ryan|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/acdc-rock-or-bust-is-the-no-1-album-in-australia-aria-20141206|title=AC/DC Rock Or Bust Is The No 1 Album In Australia ARIA|work=Noise11|publisher=Noise Network|date=December 6, 2014|access-date=December 6, 2014}}

| 60

{{album chart|Flanders|110|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Wallonia|148|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
scope="row"| Canadian Albums Chart{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Pitbull|chart=Canadian Albums}}

| 15

{{album chart|Denmark|25|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Finland|14|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Norway|15|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Spain|90|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Sweden|10|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Switzerland|34|artist=Pitbull|album=Globalization|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|Billboard200|18|artist=Pitbull|rowheader=true}}
{{album chart|BillboardRap|3|artist=Pitbull|rowheader=true}}

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
scope="col"|Chart (2024)

!scope="col"|Peak
position

{{album chart|Poland2|98|date=02.02.2024–08.02.2024|rowheader=true|access-date=February 15, 2024}}

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=Year-end charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
scope="col"| Chart (2015)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

scope="row" | US Billboard 200{{cite web|title=Billboard 200: Year End 2015|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-billboard-200-albums|website=Billboard|publisher=billboard.com|access-date=12 December 2015}}

| 43

scope="row" | US Top Rap Albums (Billboard){{cite web|title=Rap Albums: Year End 2015|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/rap-albums|website=Billboard|publisher=billboard.com|access-date=12 December 2015}}

| 16

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Certifications

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=album|artist=Pitbull|title=Globalization|award=Platinum|id=10944|relyear=2014|certyear=2022|access-date=January 18, 2022}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Mexico|artist=|type=album|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2019|certref={{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/CertificacionesAmprofon/photos/a.1394085487382725/1396966540427953|title=Certificados Musicales Amprofon (in Spanish)|publisher=Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|access-date=October 5, 2021}}}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Singapore|type=album|artist=Pitbull|title=Globalization|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2021|access-date=February 4, 2023}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=album|artist=Pitbull|title=Globalization|award=Platinum|relyear=2014|certyear=2020|access-date=January 9, 2021|refname="RIAA"}}

{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|noshipments=true}}

Release history

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
scope="col"|Region

! scope="col"|Date

! scope="col"|Format(s)

! scope="col"|Label(s)

scope="row"|Netherlands{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/nl/album/globalization/933984003|title='Globalization' van Pitbull in iTunes|work=iTunes}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bol.com/nl/p/globalization/9200000035369088/|title=bol.com - Globalization, Pitbull - Muziek|date=24 November 2014|work=bol.com}}

|21 November 2014

| rowspan="9"|{{flatlist|

| rowspan="8"|{{flatlist|

scope="row"|France{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.fr/Globalization-Pitbull/dp/B00O8NWE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416604611&sr=8-1&keywords=pitbull+globalization|title=Globalization: Pitbull: Amazon.fr: Musique|publisher=Amazon France}}

| rowspan="4"|24 November 2014

scope="row"|Germany{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/Globalization-Pitbull/dp/B00O8NWE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416604832&sr=8-1&keywords=pitbull+globalization|title=Globalization: Amazon.de: Musik|publisher=Amazon Germany}}
scope="row"|United Kingdom{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/globalization/933984003 |title=iTunes - Music - Globalization by Pitbull|publisher=iTunes Store UK}}
scope="row"|United States{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Globalization-Pitbull/dp/B00O8NWE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416605234&sr=8-1&keywords=pitbull+globalization |title=Amazon.com: Pitbull: Globalization: Music |publisher=Amazon.com}}
scope="row"|Canada{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.ca/Globalization-Pitbull/dp/B00O8NWE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416604492&sr=8-1&keywords=pitbull+globalization|title=Globalization: Pitbull: Amazon.ca: Music|publisher=Amazon Canada}}

| rowspan="3"|25 November 2014

scope="row"|Italy{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.it/Globalization-Pitbull/dp/B00O8NWE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416604917&sr=8-1&keywords=pitbull+globalization|title=Globalization: Pitbull: Amazon.it: Musica|publisher=Amazon Italy}}
scope="row"|Spain{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.es/Globalization-Pitbull/dp/B00O8NWE1S/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416605310&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=pitbull+globaliztion |title=Globalization: Pitbull: Amazon.es: Música|publisher=Amazon Spain}}
scope="row"|Japan

| 26 November 2014

| Sony

References