"Beautiful" is a song by Senegalese-American singer Akon, released on January 6, 2009 as the third single from his third studio album, Freedom. It features American pop singer Colby O'Donis and Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. The song has also been released in other three international versions, with different featured artists replacing both Colby's vocals and Kardinal's rapping: in Portuguese with Brazilian singer Negra Li, in Dutch with Dutch singer Brace, and in Spanish with Mexican singer Dulce María. The original version of "Beautiful" peaked at number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Israel and the United Kingdom. The video also features cameos from Tyrese Gibson & A. R. Rehman.
Different versions The song has also been recorded in three international versions: in Portuguese, with Brazilian singer and actress Negra Li, in Dutch, with Dutch singer Brace, and in Spanish, with Mexican singer/actress/songwriter Dulce María. The rap from the original was removed, and Colby O'Donis' vocals were also removed in favor of the other singers.
The Spanish version was first performed in an event at Mexico, on April 1, 2009. On the next day, it was leaked for airing and on the internet. The Portuguese version was leaked two days before.
The music videos in Portuguese, Dutch and Spanish were released at YouTube on June 2, 8 and 9, respectively.
Track listing UK and Europe CD single "Beautiful" (featuring Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall) - 5:13 "I'm So Paid" (featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy) - 4:29
Brazil CD single "Beautiful" (featuring Negra Li) - 4:07 "Beautiful" (featuring Negra Li) [Dance Mix] - 4:01
Mexico CD single "Beautiful" (featuring Dulce Maria) - 4:06
Korea CD single "Beautiful" (featuring BoA) - 4:06
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2009)Peakposition Bulgaria (BAMP) 5 Mexico (Monitor Latino Anglo) 3 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 10
Monthly charts Chart (2009)PositionBrazil (Brasil Hot 100 Airplay)76Brazil (Brasil Hot 100 Airplay)19
Year-end charts Chart (2009)PositionAustralia (ARIA)65Canada (Canadian Hot 100)45Costa Rica (Monitec)28Costa Rica (Monitec Anglosajón)6Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)11Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)88New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)46 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 106Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)96UK Singles (Official Charts Company)49US Billboard Hot 10054US Rhythmic (Billboard)29
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