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Pitbull – Timber Ringtone (feat. Ke$ha)
There are songs that slip quietly into the charts, and then there are songs that explode like fireworks. Timber belongs in the second category. Released in late 2013 as the lead single from Pitbull’s EP Meltdown, the track didn’t just climb the charts – it stormed them, turning into a global anthem that echoed through clubs, parties, festivals and just about anywhere someone had a speaker turned up loud.
Even before the first verse arrives, the harmonica riff grabs the spotlight. It’s playful, unusual for a mainstream dance-pop song, and instantly unforgettable. That hook wasn’t an accident. Producers Dr. Luke, Cirkut and Sermstyle blended EDM rhythms with folktronica and country-style harmonica, turning a club track into a genre-bending experiment that paid off. The harmonica line itself was inspired by Lee Oskar’s 1978 song “San Francisco Bay,” a connection that later sparked a legal dispute, but also proved just how iconic the riff had become.
Kesha’s appearance took the record from catchy to explosive. Her voice carries the chorus with reckless, glitter-drenched energy, the kind that defined her early career. Pitbull arrives with his signature swagger, throwing out references to fast nights, wild crowds and Miami confidence. “It’s going down” became a global chant, a line shouted everywhere from college parties to international tours.
Commercial success followed instantly. Timber hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for weeks, eventually topping charts in more than a dozen countries. In 2014 it ranked among the best-selling songs worldwide, a hit that lived far beyond its release month. If there was ever a moment that cemented Pitbull’s “Mr. Worldwide” title, this was it. For Kesha, the song became one of the biggest collaborations of her career, keeping her front and center in the pop arena.
Like most massive pop hits, Timber wasn’t immune to criticism. Some listeners accused it of being formulaic, overly sugary and engineered strictly for party playlists. Others loved it for exactly those reasons. It didn’t try to be poetic or mysterious. It wanted you on your feet, sweaty, shouting lyrics with strangers who suddenly felt like friends. And for millions of people, it delivered.
Years later, Timber still refuses to fade. It continues to pop up in movies, TikTok videos, gym playlists, and dusty speakers at late-night gatherings. Controversies have flared along the way – from the sampling lawsuit to the recent debate over Kesha’s name being removed from the YouTube title – but the track’s legacy remains untouched. Love it or hate it, “Timber” is the kind of song that doesn’t ask for approval. It kicks open the door, turns up the volume, and dares you not to dance.
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Timber Ringtone | Song Info
Album: Global Warming: Meltdown
Released: October 7, 2013
Genre: EDM / Dance Pop / Rap
Songwriters: Roger Parker, Buddy Hankerson, Charles Carter, Steve Arrington, Greg Errico, Keri Oskar, Lee Oskar, Pebe Sebert, Cirkut, Breyan Isaac, Sermstyle, Muni Long, Aaron Davis Arnold, Dr. Luke, Pitbull, Kesha, E-40, B-Legit, D-Shot, Suga-T & Vein (Producer)
Producers: Nick Seeley, Sermstyle, Cirkut & Dr. Luke
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