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| Name = Ghetto |
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| name = Ghetto |
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| Cover = Akon_-_Ghetto.jpg |
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| cover = Akon_-_Ghetto.jpg |
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| Artist = ] |
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| type = single |
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| from Album = ] |
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| Released = ] |
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| artist = ] |
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| Format = ] only |
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| album = ] |
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| released = December 21, 2004 |
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| recorded = 2003–2004 |
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| Genre = ]/] |
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| Length = 3:56 |
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| Label = ]/] |
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| genre = {{hlist|]|]}} |
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| length = 3:57 |
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| Last single = "]"<br>(]) |
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| label = ]/] |
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| This single = "'''Ghetto'''"<br>(]) |
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| Next single = "]"<br>(]) |
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| writer = Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Benny Darius |
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| producer = ], Benny-D |
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| prev_title = ] |
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| prev_year = 2004 |
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| next_year = 2005 |
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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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"'''Ghetto'''" is the title of a ] single by ]. It reached No. 92 on the ], and is a cut off Akon's ] '']''. There are three remixes of this song: An International Remix featuring ] & ], two Dutch-Moroccan rap artists (#3 in the ]); one featuring ] and ]; and one with lyrics of ]'s "]" lyrics. |
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==Song information== |
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The song's lyrics describe the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, ] areas. Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis. |
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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 ] and ], 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 ] and ] The "US Remix" version is only on the promotional version (US promo CD single). The fourth version is entitled the "] Remix", and features vocals from Tego Calderon. There is also a Spanish version of this song by MC Piri, called "Pueblo Libre". |
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The song is not available on the ] version of the ]. |
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== Music video == |
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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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==Track listing== |
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; US promo CD single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1919818 |title=Images for Akon - Ghetto |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2012-02-17}}</ref> |
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# "Ghetto" - 3:57 |
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# "Ghetto" (Remix) - 4:27 |
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; US 12" vinyl |
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# "Ghetto" - 3:57 |
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# "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. ], Ali B & Yes R) - 5:40 |
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# "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. ] & Yes R) - 4:17 |
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# "Ghetto" (Instrumental) - 3:57 |
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; Dutch 3CD single set<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Akon-Ghetto/release/659771 |title=Akon Featuring Ali B & Yes-R - Ghetto (CD) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2012-02-17}}</ref> |
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# "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17 |
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# "Ghetto" (Live On The Box, Amsterdam) - 3:46 |
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# "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) (Video) - 4:23 |
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* CD2 |
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# "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17 |
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# "Lonely" (Live On The Box, Amsterdam) - 3:41 |
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# "Locked Up" (Live On The Box, Amsterdam) - 2:58 |
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* CD3 |
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# "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17 |
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# "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderon, Ali B & Yes R) - 5:40 |
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# "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderon, Ali B & Yes R) (Video) - 5:40 |
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{{singlechart|Dutch40|3|year=2006|week=10}} |
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{{singlechart|Dutch100|2|artist=Akon feat. Ali B & Yes-R|song=Ghetto Remix}} |
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{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|92|artist=Akon|artistid={{BillboardID|Akon}}}} |
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{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|53|artist=Akon|artistid={{BillboardID|Akon}}}} |
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{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|30|artist=Akon|access-date=March 8, 2023}} |
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|Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2006|title=Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2006|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref> |
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|Netherlands (Single Top 100)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2006&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 2006|website=dutchcharts.nl|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Release history== |
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|<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2004/RR-2004-10-29.pdf |title=Going for Adds |magazine=] |issue=1579 |page=19 |date=October 29, 2004 |access-date=July 8, 2022}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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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".
