Beautiful (Akon song)


"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
  1. "Beautiful" - 5:13
  2. "I'm So Paid" - 4:29
;Brazil CD single
  1. "Beautiful" - 4:07
  2. "Beautiful" - 4:01
;Mexico CD single
  1. "Beautiful" - 4:06
;Korea CD single
  1. "Beautiful" - 4:06