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"'''Ghetto'''" is the second single from American singer-songwriter ]'s debut studio album, '']''. The single was released on December 21, 2004, exclusively in Latin America and certain countries of Europe. The single peaked at #92 on the U.S. ]. Akon describes the meaning of the song, reflected in the song's lyrics, as "a description of the cycle of ] experienced by those living in poor, ] areas" (see '']''). Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological ] with which these residents must deal on a regular basis. |
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"'''Ghetto'''" is the second single from American singer-songwriter ]'s debut studio album, '']''. The single was released on December 21, 2004, exclusively in Latin America and certain countries of Europe. The single peaked at #92 on the U.S. ]. Akon describes the meaning of the song, reflected in the song's lyrics, as "a description of the ] experienced by those living in poor, ] areas". Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological ] with which these residents must deal on a regular basis. |
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The ] for the track was filmed in New Jersey, New Mexico, and the ] ] in Arizona. The video was directed by Canadian ]. Two videos for the International and Reggaeton remixes exist, and both appear on the main single format. |
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The ] for the track was filmed in ], trailer park in ], and the ] ] in ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/u9xjvx/akon-gives-viewers-a-slice-of-street-life-in-ghetto-video |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729051336/https://www.mtv.com/news/u9xjvx/akon-gives-viewers-a-slice-of-street-life-in-ghetto-video |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |title=Akon Gives Viewers A Slice Of Street Life In 'Ghetto' Video|publisher=MTV |access-date=July 29, 2022}}</ref> The video was directed by Canadian ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/u9xjvx/akon-gives-viewers-a-slice-of-street-life-in-ghetto-video |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729051336/https://www.mtv.com/news/u9xjvx/akon-gives-viewers-a-slice-of-street-life-in-ghetto-video |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |title=Akon Gives Viewers A Slice Of Street Life In 'Ghetto' Video|publisher=MTV |access-date=July 29, 2022}}</ref> Two videos for the International and Reggaeton remixes exist, and both appear on the main single format. |
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Four official versions of the song exist. The main album version is sung entirely by Akon, and features on all versions of the album. The second version is entitled the "International Remix", which features Dutch artists Ali B and Yes-R, and is listed as the main version of the track on the most prominent single formats. The third version is entitled the "US Remix", and features additional vocals from the late rappers Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. The "US Remix" version is only on the promotional version (US promo CD single). The fourth version is entitled the "Reggaeton Remix", and features vocals from Tego Calderon. There is also a Spanish version of this song by MC Piri, called "Pueblo Libre".
