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"'''Ghetto'''" is the second single from Sengalese 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 #90 on the ]. Akon describes the song's lyrics as "a description of the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, inner-city areas. Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis." The video for the track was filmed in New Jersey. "'''Ghetto'''" is the second single from Senegalese 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 #90 on the ]. Akon describes the song's lyrics as "a description of the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, inner-city areas. Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis." The video for the track was filmed in New Jersey.


==Song information== ==Song information==

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"Ghetto"
Song

"Ghetto" is the second single from Senegalese singer/songwriter Akon's debut studio album, Trouble. The single was released on December 21, 2004, exclusively in Latin America and certain countries of Europe. The single peaked at #90 on the Billboard Hot 100. Akon describes the song's lyrics as "a description of the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, inner-city areas. Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis." The video for the track was filmed in New Jersey.

Song information

Four official remixes of the song have been produced. The first is an International Remix, featuring Dutch rappers Ali B & Yes R, the second features additional vocals from 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G., sampling lyrics from from Ready to Die, a third, featuring additional vocals from 2Pac, sampling lyrics from his track, Ghetto Gospel, and a Reggaeton remix, featuring additional vocals by Tego Calderón.

Tracklisting

CD Single
  1. "Ghetto" - 3:57
  2. "Ghetto" (Remix) (Feat. 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.) - 4:27
Latin America 12" Vinyl
  1. "Ghetto" (Album Version) - 3:57
  2. "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderón) - 5:40
  3. "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17
  4. "Ghetto" (Instrumental) - 3:57

Charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100) 2
US Billboard Hot 100 92
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 53

References

  1. http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1919818
  2. "Akon feat. Ali B & Yes-R – Ghetto Remix" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  3. "Akon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. "Akon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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