Ghetto (Akon song)

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“Ghetto”
“Ghetto” cover
Single by Akon
from the album Trouble
Released 2005
Format Airplay only
Genre Rhythm and blues
Length 3:56
Label SRC/Universal
Akon singles chronology
"Locked Up"
(2004)
"Ghetto"
(2005)
"Lonely"
(2005)

"Ghetto" is the title of a 2005 single by Akon. It reached No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is a cut off Akon's debut album Trouble. There are three remixes of this song: An International Remix featuring Ali B & Yes R, two Dutch-Moroccan rap artists (#3 in the Netherlands); one featuring 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.; and one with lyrics of 2pac's "Ghetto Gospel" lyrics. There is also another Reggaeton remix with Tego Calderón.

The song's lyrics describe 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.

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