"Ghetto" is the title of a 2005 single by Akon. It reached No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is a cut off Akon's debut album Trouble. There are three remixes of this song: An International Remix featuring Ali B & Yes R, two Dutch-Moroccan rap artists (#3 in the Netherlands); one featuring 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.; and one with lyrics of 2pac's "Ghetto Gospel" lyrics. There is also another Reggaeton remix with Tego Calderón.
The song's lyrics describe the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, inner-city areas. Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis.
"The Ghetto" is a 1990 single by Oakland rapper Too Short from his album Short Dog's in the House. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The instrumental was based on the Donny Hathaway song of the same name.
