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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
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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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.
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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 ...
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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The original kills this, thats all that needs to be said
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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!!! :)
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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?
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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 |
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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
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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This song is hot, colby o'donis voice on this was fire...
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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@FredRico - Ah, thanks for clearin that up for me, fam. Lol.
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Welp, meant to give that one a 3. Sorry.
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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it is good just like the original. Akon always has good music.
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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I feeling this, nice summer vibe.
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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the reggae is amazing !!!
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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Original songs kills this. But pretty solid, in the rotation
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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ORIGINAL IS BETTER.......NICE TRY ON THE REMIX THO
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| Posted on May 10, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on May 10, 2009 |
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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!!
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| Posted on May 10, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 11, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on May 11, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
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sounds ok...original better is more live though!
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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the original is way better than this
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Luv it
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| Posted on May 15, 2009 |
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Akon is hottttttttt...........
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| Posted on May 21, 2009 |
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Beautiful;)
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Great Contrasting remix to the origanal. love the Dub beat.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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its allright better than the original version
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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mannnnn !! this beat hit de spot oi !! i m diggin it !!!
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Perfeito!
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
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good remix
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| Posted on Oct 21, 2010 |
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