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==Song information== ==Song information==
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", features an additional rap verse from Ali B & Yes R, and is listed as the main version of the track on the most prominant single formats. The third version is entitled the "US Remix", and features additional vocals from 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. This version only features on the promotional version of the song. The fourth and final version is entitled the "Reggaeton Remix", and features vocals from Ali B, Yes R and Tego Calderon. Videos for the International Remix and Reggaeton Remix exist, and both appear on the main single format. 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", features an additional rap verse from Ali B & 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 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. This version only features on the promotional version of the song. The fourth and final version is entitled the "Reggaeton Remix", and features vocals from Ali B, Yes R and Tego Calderon. The song is not available on the iTunes version of the ''Trouble'' album. Videos for the International Remix and Reggaeton Remix exist, and both appear on the main single format.


==Tracklisting== ==Tracklisting==

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"Ghetto"
Song

"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 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", features an additional rap verse from Ali B & 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 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. This version only features on the promotional version of the song. The fourth and final version is entitled the "Reggaeton Remix", and features vocals from Ali B, Yes R and Tego Calderon. The song is not available on the iTunes version of the Trouble album. Videos for the International Remix and Reggaeton Remix exist, and both appear on the main single format.

Tracklisting

US Promo CD Single
  1. "Ghetto" - 3:57
  2. "Ghetto" (Remix) (Feat. 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.) - 4:27
US 12" Vinyl
  1. "Ghetto" - 3:57
  2. "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderón, Ali B & Yes R) - 5:40
  3. "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17
  4. "Ghetto" (Instrumental) - 3:57
Dutch 3CD Single Set
  • CD1
  1. "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17
  2. "Ghetto" (Live On The Box, Amsterdam) - 3:46
  3. "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) (Video) - 4:23
  • CD2
  1. "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17
  2. "Lonely" (Live On The Box, Amsterdam) - 3:41
  3. "Locked Up" (Live On The Box, Amsterdam) - 2:58
  • CD3
  1. "Ghetto" (International Remix) (Feat. Ali B & Yes R) - 4:17
  2. "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderon, Ali B & Yes R) - 5:40
  3. "Ghetto" (Reggaeton Remix) (Feat. Tego Calderon, Ali B & Yes R) (Video) - 5:40

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. http://www.discogs.com/Akon-Ghetto/release/659771
  3. "Akon feat. Ali B & Yes-R – Ghetto Remix" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  4. "Akon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. "Akon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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