Exciting news for Mets fans! Rap superstar Pitbull is jumping on board the Mets’ electrifying postseason run by teaming up with second baseman Jose Iglesias on a remix of his hit song, “OMG.” The 43-year-old rapper, known for his infectious party anthems, will be featured on the remix alongside Colombian singer Silvestre Dangond.
The track is set to drop on Friday, October 11, just as the Mets celebrate advancing to the National League Championship Series.
Iglesias, 34, has made waves both on and off the field this season, balancing his baseball career with a side hustle as a musician. Under the stage name “Candelita,” he released “OMG” in June, a catchy Latin track that quickly became a fan favorite at Citi Field.
The Mets faithful adopted the song as their unofficial anthem, with fans bringing “OMG”-inspired signs and merchandise to games to cheer on their team. The song’s success took off, and it even debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts for Latin digital song sales, as reported by USA Today.
The inspiration behind the remix came from the Mets’ locker room earlier in the season. According to team announcer Evan Stockton, Iglesias first shared “OMG” with his teammates in the clubhouse back in April, where it quickly became a hit among the players. As the team continued their strong season, the track became a celebratory anthem that encapsulated the spirit of the Mets’ journey to the postseason.
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On the Diggin’ Deep Podcast, Iglesias shared his excitement about collaborating with Pitbull, calling it a “dream come true.” He explained how the Mets’ team reached out to Pitbull’s management to pitch the idea of a remix, hoping to elevate the song to an even bigger stage. According to Iglesias, Pitbull immediately connected with the track. “He fell in love with it right away,” Iglesias said. “
The next day, we got the track down.” He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with both Pitbull and Silvestre Dangond, calling it a “privilege” and reflecting on how the song has allowed him to connect with people beyond the baseball diamond.
The Mets’ success on the field has only amplified the impact of Iglesias’ song. Following their 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, which secured their spot in the National League Championship Series, the team celebrated in the clubhouse, popping champagne and dancing to the sounds of “OMG.”
The moment was captured and shared widely on social media, with Fox Sports posting footage of the team belting out the song. “A @Mets celebration wouldn’t be complete without the whole team singing OMG,” read the caption, capturing the enthusiasm of the night.
Fans have fully embraced the song as part of the Mets’ winning culture, showing up to Citi Field with signs bearing the song’s title to support the team. Even the Mets’ owner, Steve Cohen, joined in on the fun, spotted holding up an “OMG” sign during the post-game festivities.
As the Mets head into the next round of the playoffs with hopes of making it to the World Series, Pitbull’s remix of “OMG” is sure to add even more excitement to the fanfare surrounding the team.
With the combination of Iglesias’ success both on the field and in the music world, and the added star power of Pitbull and Silvestre Dangond, the song is poised to become a defining anthem of the Mets’ postseason run.
