M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue) is Floridian rapper Pitbull’s debut studio album. The album was released on August 24, 2004.
M.I.A.M.I. has a crunk/hip-hop influenced sound. This is very different from his later albums, which are more pop-oriented. The album boasts heavy contributions from Lil Jon (OKAYYYY!) and R&B singer Oobie.
Thanks to the success of lead single Culo, which reached #32 of the Hot 100, M.I.A.M.I reached #14 on the Billboard 200.
This album peaked at #1 on Billboard’s US Independent Albums, #2 on Billboard’s US Top Rap Albums, #7 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #14 on the Billboard 200.
Yes! On April 8, 2005, M.I.A.M.I. officially went RIAA Gold, being certified for over 500,000 album units.