Pitbull's third studio album was released on November 27, 2007. The title refers to the metaphor of a boat lifting listeners to success. It features collaborations with artists like Lil Jon, Akon, and Jim Jones.
The lead single 'Secret Admirer' featured Lloyd and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. The album debuted at number 50 on the Billboard 200, selling about 22,000 copies in its first week.
Despite not matching the commercial success of its predecessor, 'The Boatlift' solidified Pitbull's style of blending hip-hop, reggaeton, and Latin music. It was his last release with TVT Records before the label shut down in 2008.