Locked Up
Akon
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I'm steady tryna find a motive, Why do what I do?, Freedom ain't gettin' no closer, No matter how far I go, My car is stolen, no registration, Cops patrollin', and now they done stop me, And I get locked up, They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they won't let me out Headin' up town to re-up Back with a couple of keys Corner blocks on fire, Under covers dressed as fiends, Makin' so much money, Ride up smooth and fast, Put away the stash, And as I sold the last bag fucked around and got locked up They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they won't let me out 'Cause visitation no longer comes by, Seems like they forgot about me Commissary is gettin' empty My cell mates gettin' food wit out me Can't wait to get out and move forward with my life, Got a family that loves me and wants me to do right But instead I'm here locked up They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they won't let me out Maybe a visit (they won't let me out) Send me some magazines (they won't let me out) Send me some money orders (they won't let me out, no) Maybe a visit baby (they won't let me out) 'cause I'm locked up, they won't let me out. Where's my lawyer? (they won't let me out) I'm locked up, they won't let me out, no. Get me outta here (they won't let me out) I'm locked up, they won't let me out, they won't let me out. Baby I'm locked up they won't let me out, no Where's my niggaz? On the lock-down. Damn, I'm locked up, they won't let me out. I'm locked up, they won't let me out. Oh they won't let me out. Can you please accept my phone calls? 'Cause I'm locked up, locked up, locked up.
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Written by: Aliaune Thiam
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Locked Up" was released as a single on April 13, 2004.
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Debut AlbumIt's a single from Akon's debut studio album "Trouble," which was released in 2004.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Akon's real-life experience when he was imprisoned for auto-theft.
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GenreThe song belongs to the R&B and hip hop genre.
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Charter"Locked Up" peaked at No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Also, it reached the top five in the UK.
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CollaborationThe album version of "Locked Up" features American rapper Styles P.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Locked Up" was filmed in New Jersey's Bergen County Jail.
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Global SuccessThe song also topped the charts in several countries, including Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of the song were released, including one featuring Mexican singer T-Pain.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including singer JoJo during one of her tours.
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PerformanceAkon typically performs "Locked Up" toward the end of his concerts.
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AwardsThough the song didn't win any awards, its success helped Akon to win the ‘Artist of the Year’ award at the Billboard Music Awards in 2007.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been referenced in various TV shows and movies, highlighting its cultural impact.
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Legacy"Locked Up" established Akon as a major force in the music industry and has in many ways shaped his career.
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Re-Recording in 2020A new rendition of "Locked Up" was released in 2020 in collaboration with rapper 6ix9ine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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