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.
Ghetto Soldier
akon Lyrics
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Ya wanna go to war let's get it then
If war bring peace I'm with it then
I don't start beef I finish it
Ghetto soldiers, we militant.
[Akon:]
I don't like to fuss or fight
Don't take my kindness for weakness
Cause I will take your life...
At first I will walk away...
Unless they push me to play
But that's something I know you will regret
So please don't forget
[Akon:]
I'm a ghetto soldier, desporatoOoOo
I'm a ghetto soldier, (gun man sing hooOooo)
I'm a ghetto soldIER, (cowboy sing hoooOooo)
Yes a ghetto soldier, (bad man sing hoooOooo)
Got an S on my chest hahaha
[Papoose:]
The soldiers get trained by the leutinent
The leutinent get all of his orders from the captain
General, when I was young I got drafted
Sent me to the army of Brooklyn, those bastards
Fallen soldiers, my homies lay in caskets
They couldn't survive the heat
Just like the mavericks
And I don't buy wolf tickets from niggas
But niggas be wolfin so I walk around on my clippers
Some of my people was alive from my struggle
But ain't lived to see my success
They wanted to see me make it, but got stripped naked
And layed in the morgue cause of death
So yo now I'm successful how can I celebrate it?
They died early, so in their eyes I never made it
I ain't goin' give you my life, you gotta take it
Soldier, I'm going out Blazin'
[Akon:]
I'm a ghetto soldier, desporatoOoOo
I'm a ghetto soldier, (gun man sing hooOooo)
I'm a ghetto soldIER, (cowboy sing hoooOooo)
Yes a ghetto soldier, (bad man sing hoooOooo)
(Big mike, Evil Empire)
[Papoose:]
We said the same thing at the same time
I ain't knock on wood
Black cat crossed my path, my luck still good
Brook a mirror, I ain't get 7 years of bad luck
Nuttin bad ain't even happened, my left eye jumped
Put my hat on the bed when I walked in the room
Swept my feet, and I ain't even spit on the broom
What I'm try'na say is, I'm not supersticious
Akon what am I?
(I'm a ghetto soldier)
My right hand itchin, been havin money kid.
I even opened the unbrella in da crib
Bought my girl some shoes, she ain't walk outta my life
No bad luck, I skipped the po twice
No superstition, just wise intuition
On the battle field get killed or do the killin
By the way my good luck charm is a bisquit
Ghetto soldier to the ended
[Akon:]
I'm a ghetto soldier, desporatoOoOo
I'm a ghetto soldier, (gun man sing hooOooo)
I'm a ghetto soldIER, (cowboy sing hoooOooo)
Yes a ghetto soldier, (bad man sing hoooOooo)
(hey!)
[Papoose:]
No pain no gain
All of the trama is killing me
Pain can't swim that's why I drown in that Hennesey
Tired of the enemy, runnin to your crib
Slumped you in your fireplace and have smoke comin outta
Your chimney
I could see straight through your plots and your trickery
It don't mean shit to me, I'm trying to get to the bottom of it
But I lost a whole lot of my energy
Tryna get to the bottom of a bottomless industry
Now-a-days all I got is my pride and my dignity
You ridin with sympathy
They say misery needs company, why keep em' company
You kiddin' me, when I could grab a weapon and put him outta his misery
Says shots asked you to tell you I'm not playing!
When you fire back you let me know what chu saying
This gun busting it's like an unspoken language
We communicate with our guns, this shit is dangerous.
[Akon:]
I'm a ghetto soldier, desporatoOoOo
I'm a ghetto soldier, (gun man sing hooOooo)
I'm a ghetto soldIER, (cowboy sing hoooOooo)
Yes a ghetto soldier, (bad man sing hoooOooo)
(Ya know)
In the song "Ghetto Soldier" by Akon and DJ Sam The Man featuring Papoose, the lyrics express the reality of life in the ghetto, where violence and warfare are everyday occurrences. The style of the song is heavily influenced by hip hop, with a mix of reggae and pop. The message conveyed through the lyrics seeks to shed light on the experience and struggle of living in the ghetto, where individuals are forced to become soldiers to survive.
The lyrics of the song are delivered powerfully by Papoose and Akon, with Papoose starting off the song, saying that he is always ready to go to war, and that he is a finisher of beef. Akon, on the other hand, talks about how he prefers to live his life peacefully, but when pushed to the edge, he is also a ghetto soldier. The lyrics go on to describe how soldiers in the ghetto are influenced by the environment they find themselves in and how they learn their trade from other soldiers.
One interesting thing about the song is that it was produced in 2005, during the time when the issue of social inequality and police brutality was causing widespread protests in cities across America. The song's message resonated with many youths who are living in the ghetto, and it became an instant hit. The song lyrics also feature multiple references to popular superstitions in Black American culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya wanna go to war let's get it then
I am willing to fight if it will bring peace.
I don't start beef I finish it
I only fight when I am provoked.
Ghetto soldiers, we militant.
We are disciplined and ready to fight for our community.
I don't like to fuss or fight
I prefer to live in peace and avoid arguments.
Just trying to live life rightt
I am focused on living a positive and fulfilling life.
Don't take my kindness for weakness
Although I am kind, I am also strong and will not be taken advantage of.
Cause I will take your life...
I am capable of defending myself or loved ones if threatened.
At first I will walk away...
I try to avoid unnecessary conflict by leaving the situation.
Unless they push me to play
But if someone insists on starting a fight, I will fight back.
But that's something I know you will regret
I am confident in my ability to win a fight and will make my opponent regret initiating it.
I'm a ghetto soldier, desporatoOoOo
I am a fighter who is willing to defend my community.
Got an S on my chest hahaha
I am confident in myself and my abilities.
The soldiers get trained by the leutinent
Soldiers are trained by their superior officers.
The leutinent get all of his orders from the captain
Superior officers receive orders from their higher-ups.
Fallen soldiers, my homies lay in caskets
People from the community have died in battle.
They couldn't survive the heat
They were unable to handle the danger and pressure of the situation.
But niggas be wolfin so I walk around on my clippers
I am careful around people who talk a lot but don't back it up.
They wanted to see me make it, but got stripped naked
People who supported me died before they could see me succeed.
So yo now I'm successful how can I celebrate it?
It is difficult to celebrate success when people close to you have died.
No superstition, just wise intuition
I rely on my instincts rather than superstitions.
On the battle field get killed or do the killin
In a fight, you either win or lose, and sometimes it comes with a heavy price.
This gun busting it's like an unspoken language
Violence is a common language in dangerous situations.
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FBT STO
Love this song 😍
Jemma Pitts
Really miss akon he was a OG
Dupree Crosby
Real Shit Right Here The Fight Will Never Be over So We Will Always Be Fighting
Gage Dyer
they sure don't make music like they used'to😴😶
Raymond Jackson
i love it
Goli Ati , Official
💙❤💚💖💞🎉💪🎧
Jay
2022 Akon a goat
chenx mbewe
Classic
beama999
Tuff💪💪💪💪💪
sierra dinya
My memo love this song