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| | This single = "'''Ghetto'''"<br>(2004) | | This single = "'''Ghetto'''"<br>(2004) | ||
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| ==Song information== | ==Song information== | ||
| Four official remixes of the song have been produced. The first is an International Remix, featuring Dutch rappers ] & |
Four official remixes of the song have been produced. The first is an International Remix, featuring Dutch rappers ] & Yes R, the second features additional vocals from ] and ], sampling lyrics from from ], a third, featuring additional vocals from 2Pac, sampling lyrics from his track, ], and a ] remix, featuring additional vocals by ]. | ||
| ==Tracklisting== | ==Tracklisting== | ||
| ; CD Single<ref>http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1919818</ref> | |||
| # "Ghetto" - 3:57 | |||
| # "Ghetto" (Remix) (Feat. ] and ]) - 4:27 | |||
| ; Latin America 12" Vinyl | ; Latin America 12" Vinyl | ||
| # "Ghetto" (Album Version) - 3:57 | # "Ghetto" (Album Version) - 3:57 | ||
| # "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. ]) - 5:40 | # "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. ]) - 5:40 | ||
| # "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. ] & |
# "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. ] & Yes R) - 4:17 | ||
| # "Ghetto" (Instrumental) - 3:57 | # "Ghetto" (Instrumental) - 3:57 | ||
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"Ghetto" is the second single from Sengalese 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
- "Ghetto" - 3:57
- "Ghetto" (Remix) (Feat. 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.) - 4:27
- Latin America 12" Vinyl
- "Ghetto" (Album Version) - 3:57
- "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderón) - 5:40
- "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17
- "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
- http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1919818
- "Akon feat. Ali B & Yes-R – Ghetto Remix" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Akon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Akon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
