Akon - Beautiful (Remix) ft. Kardinal Offishall & Colby O'Donis

Artist: Akon
Title: Beautiful (Remix) ft. Kardinal Offishall & Colby O'Donis
Featuring: Kardinal Offishall , Colby O'Donis
Producer: Supa Dups
Album: Official Reggae Remix
Label: Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown
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Contributed by Burmy

Listen to More: Club, R&B, Pop, Reggae

When Akon, Colby O’Donis, and Kardinal Offishall‘s Beautiful first hit the Booth, it wasn’t set to become an official single. Some time later, though, ‘Kon and his associates at Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown decided to give it the official treatment (maybe partially because of its rave reviews on the Booth?). That turned out to be a wise decision; it peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and broke the Top 20 in ten other countries. With this widespread success, a remix was inevitable, but this one may not be what you were expecting. One of Kardi’s favorite producers, Jamaica’s Supa Dups, has given Beautiful a Black Chiney Remix (possibly named in honor of his mother’s dual African/Chinese heritage), replacing Akon & Jaylien 2010‘s original beat with a mellow reggae instrumental. So, which version is better? It all depends on whether you prefer high-energy dancehall or more laid-back Caribbean grooves.

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bowwserr DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 546	Rating: bowwserr's Top Rated Songs I absolutely LOVED original...this sort of reggae remix is very...interesting. Not quite my cup of tea, but something I'm sure many will like. It's in rotation.
	Posted on May 07, 2009

GStan10 Resident DJ Total Ratings: 926	Rating: GStan10's Top Rated Songs This new beat was cool, but I didn't like it as much as the original beat. Since the production was the only thing that changed, that's all I will comment on.
	Posted on May 07, 2009

Mr.Top Hat Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1797	Rating: Mr.Top Hat's Top Rated Songs Yeah im liking the reggae feel to this mixed with dat hip hop vibe ... BUT it def aint toppin the OG for me ... Rotation-Worthy tho ...
	Posted on May 07, 2009

Aussie_Pride Resident DJ Total Ratings: 785	Rating: Aussie_Pride's Top Rated Songs The original kills this, thats all that needs to be said
	Posted on May 07, 2009

papalolo DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 134	Rating: papalolo's Top Rated Songs ????
	Posted on May 07, 2009

BDF44 Resident DJ Total Ratings: 2267	Rating: BDF44's Top Rated Songs This is a cool listen. My boy T would love this, not really my vibe thou@h. Especially toni@ht, but hey its playable. The O@ is much better thou@h.
	Posted on May 07, 2009

bowwserr
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@papalolo - Now, I'm definitely not hating or anything, but a 1 star rating should really be backed up with some definitive reason as to why you don't like the song. Question marks isn't exactly what I'd call a definitive reason. I absolutely respect your opinion and your rating, as I've given a couple of 1 stars myself in the past. But next time, try and provide some feedback, so we know just why you don't like the song. Thanks!!! :)

Posted on May 07, 2009

ultimate hip-hop Resident DJ Total Ratings: 673	Rating: ultimate hip-hop's Top Rated Songs The production on both the orginal and remix are dope. This remix is creative and fresh..in rotation. Like the original better but I'm sure theres a big fanbase for the remix.
	Posted on May 07, 2009

joshL Resident DJ Total Ratings: 597	Rating: joshL's Top Rated Songs yo, this is pretty sick and i should be givin it a 4, but where is the new verses and chorus?
	Posted on May 07, 2009

FredRico Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1094	Rating: FredRico's Top Rated Songs Anyone who appreciates reggae will give this an automatic 4 stars, cuz the hot, characteristic reggae basslines and tempo, surprisingly, suited the original perfectly! Those who don't like the vibe (s'up papalolo? ;)), will leave 4 question marks, meaning: "why? why? WHY?! whyyyyyyyy...?" :p
	Posted on May 08, 2009

Royalty Of NY
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@Fred...I'm a huge reggae fan, i probably listen to it as much as i do hip hop, but i wont give a 4 amigo...just cause the production has changed to a reggae beat, it still doesnt make the song reggae enough for my taste...i would have liked it if Akon and Colby switched up their flow and sound to make it more authentic reggae, Kardinal sounds good though..i love that dudes flow and sound

Posted on May 08, 2009

DJFetishP DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 33	Rating: DJFetishP's Top Rated Songs This song is hot, colby o'donis voice on this was fire...
	Posted on May 08, 2009

bowwserr DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 546	Rating: bowwserr's Top Rated Songs @FredRico - Ah, thanks for clearin that up for me, fam. Lol.
	Posted on May 08, 2009

XT13 Resident DJ Total Ratings: 316	Rating: XT13's Top Rated Songs I actually really like the concept of this The original just gets me goin and I wanna just tear sum club up ha ha This lets me appreciate the song in a whole different way and damnit I love the sound of Colby O'Donis
	Posted on May 08, 2009

DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 3835	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs While I still prefer the upbeat vibe of the original - which I think is the standout track on the album - this is certainly enjoyable. I love how a producer can completely change the feel of a song with their board work talent. Supa Dups, big up. DJ Booth on Twitter
	Posted on May 08, 2009

cb126405 DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1382	Rating: cb126405's Top Rated Songs Love the reggae scene all of the time, especially with this warm weather comin through the Midwest, so I can definitely throw this into rotation. I think if I lived underneath a rock and never heard the original, this would have been an easy 4.
	Posted on May 08, 2009

cb126405 DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1382	Rating: cb126405's Top Rated Songs Welp, meant to give that one a 3. Sorry.
	Posted on May 08, 2009

FredRico Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1094	Rating: FredRico's Top Rated Songs @CB: lol, that's the power of my persuasion! XD @bowwserr: Anytime fam! :p @Royalty Of NY : no prob amigo (for Portuguese, right?), I was just tryina raise the ratings! ;) You make an excellent point (if they switched up their flow).
	Posted on May 08, 2009

~WOW~ DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1461	Rating: ~WOW~'s Top Rated Songs Alright I am so not a hater but seriously I don't like this. Akon is one of my favorites but I don't like this style of music really @ all....so with that being said I don't like it BUT I can't rate an Akon song a 1!...so I'll give it a 2;]]... but I totally loved the original- it hecka grew on me.
	Posted on May 08, 2009

Juanito_88 Resident DJ Total Ratings: 877	Rating: Juanito_88's Top Rated Songs To be honest: I listened to this track last cuz I thought I was gonna hate it. The truth is the reggae feel works way better for the track than the original; it brings a whole different kinda vibe. Surprisingly, I'd listen to this again (even tho the original is so played out) The verse from Kardinal worked the best over the beat.
	Posted on May 08, 2009

Frost1 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 17	Rating: Frost1's Top Rated Songs it is good just like the original. Akon always has good music.
	Posted on May 08, 2009

BigBoiMaroc DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 39	Rating: BigBoiMaroc's Top Rated Songs I feeling this, nice summer vibe.
	Posted on May 09, 2009

musiclove DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 4	Rating: musiclove's Top Rated Songs the reggae is amazing !!!
	Posted on May 09, 2009

DJ Hood DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 7	Rating: DJ Hood's Top Rated Songs Original songs kills this. But pretty solid, in the rotation
	Posted on May 09, 2009

Da Bo$$ Resident DJ Total Ratings: 803	Rating: Da Bo$$'s Top Rated Songs ORIGINAL IS BETTER.......NICE TRY ON THE REMIX THO
	Posted on May 10, 2009

PattyPatty85 Resident DJ Total Ratings: 2851	Rating: PattyPatty85's Top Rated Songs haahahahahha! as I don't like reggae, I can't like this. It's not bad as a remix, but I preferred the original version, no doubt
	Posted on May 10, 2009

Legitimate Hip Hop INc. DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 92	Rating: Legitimate Hip Hop INc.'s Top Rated Songs Umm I guess I just like slow songs better 'cause I preffer this to the original, in fact this version is going on my ipod!!
	Posted on May 10, 2009

Deejhay Dynamite DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 3	Rating: Deejhay Dynamite's Top Rated Songs I put this in my rotation for smokin beats nice, loved the original but this is a little more laid back
	Posted on May 11, 2009

Mad BH DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 26	Rating: Mad BH's Top Rated Songs I like the reggae beat on this by Supa Dups, not sure why it's called the black chiney remix cause the only one from Black Chiney involved is Supa.. lol
	Posted on May 13, 2009

bull4life123 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 687	Rating: bull4life123's Top Rated Songs sounds ok...original better is more live though!
	Posted on May 13, 2009

Vocho DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 3	Rating: Vocho's Top Rated Songs the original is way better than this
	Posted on May 14, 2009

sandy.g DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2	Rating: sandy.g's Top Rated Songs Luv it
	Posted on May 15, 2009

babysugar_spice15 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 13	Rating: babysugar_spice15's Top Rated Songs Akon is hottttttttt...........
	Posted on May 21, 2009

king dovla DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 14	Rating: king dovla's Top Rated Songs Beautiful;)
	Posted on May 22, 2009

Tone Bass DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 14	Rating: Tone Bass's Top Rated Songs Great Contrasting remix to the origanal. love the Dub beat.
	Posted on May 22, 2009

Darren DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	its allright better than the original version
	Posted on Jun 17, 2009

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