Ghetto (Kelly Rowland song)
"Ghetto" | ||||
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Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 2:55 | |||
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Producer(s) | Tank | |||
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"Ghetto" is a song by American recording artist
One of Rowland's favorites on Ms. Kelly, "Ghetto" was released as the album's second single to US radios on August 7, 2007, while "
Recording
The song is one out of two recordings singer and songwriter Tank and partner Joseph "Lonny" Bereal produced for the album.[2] One of her favorites on the album, Rowland has described "Ghetto" as "about good girls who dig bad boys," adding: "As soon as Tank played it, I knew and recorded it in an hour. [It] is just so laid back and that's why I had to have Snoop [Dogg]."[3] Originally recorded without Snoop Dogg for the delayed 2006 My Story album, it was not until months prior to the Ms. Kelly release, that the rapper was consulted to contribute additional vocals to the track.[2] "He's the King of Cool, so I was honoured when he said yes to do the record. It was like a dream come true," Rowland stated in an interview with Blue & Soul in 2007.[4] "He [just] put his Snoop-a-fied player-isms on the track [...] He just gives it that something. I like it when a song can make you feel good."[3][5]
Critical reception
"Ghetto" earned generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Sal Cinquemani from
Commercial performance
Released in North America only, "Ghetto" went for
Music video
An accompanying
The video world premiered at the end of the September 10, 2007 episode of
Track listings
All tracks written by Tank, Lonny Bereal, Snoop Dogg, and Kelly Rowland.[14]
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ghetto" (Junior Vasquez & Gomi's Jazzy radio mix) |
| 3:29 |
2. | "Ghetto" (Junior Vasquez & Gomi's Jazzy main mix) | 7:56 | |
3. | "Ghetto" (Junior Vasquez In Da Club mix) |
| 9:52 |
4. | "Ghetto" (Junior Vasquez In Da Dub mix) |
| 8:07 |
5. | "Ghetto" (Junior Vasquez & Gomi's Jazzy Radio TV track) | 8:23 | |
6. | "Ghetto" (Junior Vasquez & Gomi's Jazzy Main TV track) | 7:56 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies additional producer
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Ms. Kelly.[14]
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Charts
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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US | 9 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | August 7, 2007 |
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References
- ^ a b c d "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Single (2007-09-01)". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
- ^ a b MTV Staff (2006-04-07). "For The Record: Quick News On Ciara, Bow Wow, Ozzy Osbourne, Jessica Simpson, Kelly Rowland, JoJo & More". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ a b "Kelly Rowland Biography". Take40. Archived from the original on 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ Chaundy, Joanna (2007-07-07). "Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female". Blue & Soul. Archived from the original on 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ a b c d Rodriguez, Jayson (2007-08-27). "Kelly Rowland Talks Snoop-Enhanced 'Ghetto' — And Destiny's Child Reunion?". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ Cinquemani, Sal (July 3, 2007). "Kelly Rowland: Ms. Kelly – Music Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ Spence D. "Destiny's Child ex-pat serves up routine contemporary R&B". IGN. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "CD REVIEWS". San Francisco Chronicle. July 1, 2007. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ Nero, Mark Edward (April 28, 2011). "Kelly Rowland – Ms. Kelly". Randb.about.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2007. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "BuzzCuts: New Music". CBS News. July 3, 2007. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland Speaks To Top DC Fansite". That Grape Juice. 2008-05-18. Archived from the original on 2009-04-18. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ a b c d e Gottlieb, Steven (September 27, 2007). "NEW RELEASE: Kelly Rowland "Ghetto"". videostatic.com. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ Gottlieb, Steven (2007-08-09). "BOOKED: Kelly Rowland f/ Snoop Dogg – Andrew Gura, director". Video Static. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b Ms. Kelly (liner notes). Kelly Rowland. Columbia Records. 2007.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Available For Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on November 1, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Urban". Radio & Records. August 7, 2007. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
External links
- "Ghetto" music video on YouTube