He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
Who Dat Girl
Akon Lyrics
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She can autograph my pockets,
Anytime, anyplace, anyway,
I'll be looking at everybody else watchin'
I don't wanna be obnoxious,
But this girl worth the gossip,
Take away the smile,
The tattoos now, forever she very guard-less
She might set off my rocket
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one
On and poppin' she mad marketing
Attitude like we arguing
With her by my side bring glitter to my life
I should twitter this girl is sparkling
[Chorus]
She ain't no rock star
But she got groupies,
She ain't no actress
But she makes movies,
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
She ain't got riches but she got fashion,
She ain't a model but camera's flashing
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
Hey, I wanna know her mamma's name,
'Cause that where she get it from,
They ain't never shot her with silicon,
Shawty is her and her she's the real one
Touch one, grab one, feel one,
I wish she would'a told me that
Ain't nothing wrong bringing the old me back,
Little mamma knows my body so trophy glass,
She worth it, bring me some Chloe bags
Like damn, can I be yo' police badge
Pull it up, get a little cozy and
Woman is sort'a like and oldie jam,
Record some ssh,
On a playboy cam,
She ain't no actress
The movie from my mattress
Rock star, none of that practice
But still she got fanatics
[Chorus]
Ooh oh oh, look at her goo ooh ooh,
I wanna know ooh ooh
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
Ooh oh oh, look at her goo ooh ooh,
I wanna know ooh ooh
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Who Dat Girl" by Akon are about a woman who catches the eye of the singer. The singer describes the woman as being worth the gossip, and goes on to imagine her topless, setting off his rocket. He admits that he doesn't want to be obnoxious, but he can't help being mesmerized by her. The woman in question is not a rockstar or a model, but she commands attention wherever she goes. She doesn't have riches, but she has a sense of fashion that makes her stand out. The song ends with the singer expressing his desire to know the woman's name so that he can find out more about her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Who Dat Girl" are about the singer's fascination with a woman who is confident, stylish, and unapologetically herself. He's captivated by her energy and her presence, and can't help but be drawn to her. The song is a celebration of the power of individuality and the way that one person's magnetic energy can impact everyone around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Ms. Red Carpet
He greets the girl who seems to be making heads turn wherever she goes.
She can autograph my pockets,
He is so smitten by her that he is willing to let her scribble on his clothes.
Anytime, anyplace, anyway,
He is ready to follow her anywhere and serve her in any manner.
I'll be looking at everybody else watchin'
He does not want to miss a single moment of her and would rather just stare at her than observe others.
I don't wanna be obnoxious,
He is conscious of not coming across as unpleasant or offensive in his interactions with her.
But this girl worth the gossip,
He thinks that she is so remarkable that it is worth people discussing their relationship.
Take away the smile,
He wants to envision the girl in a more sensual or intimate manner, devoid of the facade of a smile.
The tattoos now, forever she very guard-less
He considers her tattoos as a symbol of her vulnerability and openness.
I imagine her topless
He thinks about her in a sexually suggestive way, picturing her without a top on.
She might set off my rocket
He believes that she is capable of arousing him intensely.
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one
He is counting down to something, possibly to indicate impatience or anticipation.
On and poppin' she mad marketing
He is impressed by her ability to promote herself and create a buzz wherever she goes.
Attitude like we arguing
He observes that the girl has a seemingly contentious nature, possibly adding to her allure.
With her by my side bring glitter to my life
He believes that having her in his life would add excitement and happiness to it.
I should twitter this girl is sparkling
He considers the girl someone worth bragging about on social media platforms like Twitter.
[Chorus]
The chorus describes the girl as someone who is not famous or rich, yet has a magnetic personality and style.
Hey, I wanna know her mamma's name,
He is so entranced by the girl that he wants to know about her family and background.
'Cause that where she get it from,
He thinks that her beauty and charisma are inherited traits from her mother.
They ain't never shot her with silicon,
He appreciates her natural beauty, without any cosmetic alterations like breast implants.
Shawty is her and her she's the real one
He thinks that the girl is authentic and genuine, not pretending to be someone she is not.
Touch one, grab one, feel one,
He wants to be intimate with her, holding her and feeling her proximity.
I wish she would'a told me that
He wishes the girl had given him some indication of whether she reciprocates his feelings.
Ain't nothing wrong bringing the old me back,
He feels like he has regressed to a more youthful and impulsive version of himself because of his infatuation with the girl.
Little mamma knows my body so trophy glass,
He feels like he is showing off his body to impress the girl, treating it like a prized trophy.
She worth it, bring me some Chloe bags
He considers the girl worth splurging on, possibly planning to buy her expensive gifts like designer handbags.
Like damn, can I be yo' police badge
He wants to be her protector or authority figure, akin to wearing a police badge.
Pull it up, get a little cozy and
He wants to bring her closer to him and get comfortable.
Woman is sort'a like and oldie jam,
He compares the girl to a classic song, enduring and timeless.
Record some ssh,
He wants to make a private recording of them together, possibly a sexual one.
On a playboy cam,
He plans on secretly recording their intimate moments on camera, playing into the 'Playboy' brand image of suave seduction.
She ain't no actress
Similar to the chorus, he acknowledges that the girl is not in the entertainment industry.
The movie from my mattress
He alludes to their sexual escapades as something akin to a movie, taking place on his bed.
Rock star, none of that practice
Unlike typical rock stars, he does not need to practice or hone his skills to win over the girl.
But still she got fanatics
Despite not having a celebrity status, the girl still commands a devoted following of admirers like himself.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the girl's alluring qualities.
Ooh oh oh, look at her goo ooh ooh,
He is constantly enchanted by the girl's appearance, observing her admiringly.
I wanna know ooh ooh
He still has a desire to learn more about her and unravel her mysteries.
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
He repeats the chorus one last time, indicating that he is still as captivated by the girl as when he first saw her.
Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN LEVIN, BRUNO MARS, CLAUDE KELLY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, PHILLIP LAWRENCE, TRAMAR DILLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@antoniosheik6274
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Hey, Ms. Red Carpet
She can autograph my pockets
Anytime, anyplace, anyway
I'll be looking at everybody else watchin'
I don't wanna be obnoxious
But this girl worth the gossip
Take away the smile
The tattoos now, forever she very guard-less
I imagine her topless
She might set off my rocket
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one
On and poppin' she mad marketing
Attitude like we arguing
With her by my side bring glitter to my life
I should twitter this girl is sparkling
She ain't no rock star
But she got groupies
She ain't no actress
But she makes movies
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
She ain't got riches but she got fashion
She ain't a model but camera's flashing
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
Hey, I wanna know her mama's name
'Cause that where she get it from
They ain't never shot her with silicon
Shawty is her and her she's the real one
Touch one, grab one, feel one
I wish she woulda told me that
Ain't nothing wrong bringing the old me back
Little mama knows my body so trophy glass
She worth it, bring me some Chloe bags
Like damn, can I be yo' police badge
Pull it up, get a little cozy and
Woman is sorta like and oldie jam
Record some ssh
On a playboy cam
She ain't no actress
The movie from my mattress
Rock star, none of that practice
But still she got fanatics
She ain't no rock star
But she got groupies
She ain't no actress
But she makes movies
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
She ain't got riches but she got fashion
She ain't a model but camera's flashing
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
Ooh oh oh, look at her goo ooh ooh
I wanna know ooh ooh
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
Ooh oh oh, look at her goo ooh ooh
I wanna know ooh ooh
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
She ain't no rock star
But she got groupies
She ain't no actress
But she makes movies
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
She ain't got riches but she got fashion
She ain't a model but camera's flashing
And when she struts that thing around
Everybody be breaking their neck like
Who dat girl who dat girl, who dat girl
@TheBlueHedgehog
I finally found it...
I FINALLY FOUND THE SONG RON DANCES TO
@angelfuturejob
Iβve been looking for 2 years!!!
@thelionalex1697
Good job for the travel.
@IxRL3W15
@Ian Daniels I just found it today XD!!
@Sanjay407umi
ron?
@TheBlueHedgehog
@Sanjay 407 from the amazing series Parks and Recreation, the scene in talking about is here https://youtu.be/uZ2VDsXhwWo at 3:49
@joshuamendes1565
I remember meeting Flo Rida when he was coming up. He was such a humble man. Such a memorable conversation. I'm very happy he made it.
@metiqlusrte4111
What did he say?
@WCWEstopmotion
Super jelly
@ViSomBusar
Miss these type of songs where you actually had fun and wanted to dance. I miss the old radio times with artists from the 00's and early 10's