"Messin' Around" is a song by American rapper and singer Pitbull, featuring vocals from Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. It was released on April 8, 2016, as the lead single of Pitbull's tenth studio album, Climate Change.[1] The song interpolates "Take It on the Run" by REO Speedwagon.[2] It also recycles a verse by Pitbull from the song "Kiss from Those Lips" by Pitbull and Qwote.
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| Single by Pitbull featuring Enrique Iglesias | ||||
| from the album Climate Change | ||||
| Released | April 8, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:43 | |||
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| "Messin' Around" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
On May 25, 2016, Pitbull uploaded the music video for "Messin' Around" on his YouTube and Vevo account.[3]
Track listing edit
- Digital download[1]
- "Messin' Around" (featuring Enrique Iglesias) — 3:43
Live performances edit
Pitbull sang the track for the first time on television on May 24, 2016, during the Dancing with the Stars season finale on an outdoor stage.[4]
Pitbull performed the song live with REO Speedwagon on the TV series Greatest Hits in 2016. That version of the song was also released as a single on iTunes.
He also performed the song at the 2016 CMT Music Awards with English singer Leona Lewis and The Voice winner Cassadee Pope.
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 51 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[7] | 50 |
| Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 74 |
| Romania (Airplay 100)[11] | 74 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[12] | 16 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[13] | 49 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 64 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[15] | 10 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[16] | 15 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] | 25 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[18] | 37 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[19] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Messin' Around (feat. Enrique Iglesias) - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 8 April 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull & Enrique Iglesias Reference "Take It On The Run" On Their New Track". reospeedwagon.com. April 15, 2016. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull with Enrique Iglesias - Messin' Around (Official Video)". YouTube. May 25, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias Premiere 'Messin' Around' Video: Watch". Billboard. May 25, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard.
- ^ "Enrique Iglesias". Billboard.
- ^ "Mexico Ingles Airplay – June 4, 2016". Billboard.biz. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull feat. Enrique Iglesias – Messin' Around" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ Cristi Nitzu (10 July 2016). "Airplay 100 – 10 Iulie 2016". Media Forest (Podcast) (in Romanian). Kiss FM. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201631 into search.
- ^ "Pitbull feat. Enrique Iglesias – Messin' Around" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Pitbull – Messin' Around". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links edit