Akon

Avg Rating: 32101   3.3 ( 36 total votes )

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

Artist: Akon

Featuring: Kardinal Offishall , Colby O'Donis

Producer: Supa Dups

Album: Official Reggae Remix

Label: Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown

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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.

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on May 11, 2009

   

Listen to More: Akon , Kardinal Offishall , Colby O'Donis , Club, Reggae/Dancehall     Written by Burmy


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bowwserr
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bowwserr
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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 08, 2009    

GStan10
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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 08, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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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 08, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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The original kills this, thats all that needs to be said


Posted on May 08, 2009    

papalolo
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Posted on May 08, 2009    

papalolo
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????


Posted on May 08, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
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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 08, 2009    

bowwserr
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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 08, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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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 08, 2009    

joshL
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yo, this is pretty sick and i should be givin it a 4, but where is the new verses and chorus?


Posted on May 08, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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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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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
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Total Ratings: 36
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This song is hot, colby o'donis voice on this was fire...


Posted on May 08, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
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@FredRico - Ah, thanks for clearin that up for me, fam. Lol.


Posted on May 08, 2009    

XT
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XT
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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
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DJ Z
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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.
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Posted on May 08, 2009    

cb126405
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cb126405
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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
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cb126405
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Welp, meant to give that one a 3. Sorry.


Posted on May 08, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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@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 09, 2009    

~WOW~
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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 09, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
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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 09, 2009    

Frost1
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Frost1
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it is good just like the original. Akon always has good music.


Posted on May 09, 2009    

BigBoiMaroc
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I feeling this, nice summer vibe.


Posted on May 09, 2009    

musiclove
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Total Ratings: 4
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the reggae is amazing !!!


Posted on May 09, 2009    

DJ Hood
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Original songs kills this. But pretty solid, in the rotation


Posted on May 09, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
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ORIGINAL IS BETTER.......NICE TRY ON THE REMIX THO


Posted on May 10, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
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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.
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Legitimate Hip Hop INc.
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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    

hiphopiam
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Posted on May 11, 2009    

Deejhay Dynamite
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Total Ratings: 3
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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
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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
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bull4life123
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sounds ok...original better is more live though!


Posted on May 13, 2009    

interista
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the original is way better than this


Posted on May 14, 2009    

sandy.g
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Luv it


Posted on May 15, 2009    

babysugar_spice15
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babysugar_spice15
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Akon is hottttttttt...........


Posted on May 21, 2009    

king dovla
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Beautiful;)


Posted on May 22, 2009    

Tone Bass
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Great Contrasting remix to the origanal. love the Dub beat.


Posted on May 22, 2009    

Darren
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its allright better than the original version


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

jonjon
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mannnnn !! this beat hit de spot oi !! i m diggin it !!!


Posted on Nov 19, 2009    

Silvia Diana
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Silvia Diana
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Perfeito!


Posted on Mar 18, 2010    

lostangel50
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Posted on Jul 08, 2010    

albyLB23
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albyLB23
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good remix


Posted on Oct 21, 2010    

Karan Gupte
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