Damn, I'm locked up I'm locked up Oh Can you please accept my phone calls? SoundCloud. I'm locked up (They won't let me out noooooo) Get me out of 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 noooooo) Where's my niggaz, on the lock-down? Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. And he was never "facing 75 years," as the singer claimed in one videotaped interview. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles " Locked Up " and " Lonely ", from his debut album " Trouble ". A parody of Akon's first single "Locked Up" from his debut album Trouble. [2] Another remix featuring Styles and British rapper Taz was included on the UK version of Trouble. Locked Up (Remix) [feat. The single was released in 2004, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. We thought really carefully about the record, what touches people and will get people's attention – so we added references of his kin and kith sending him magazines, money-orders, to visit him, ask where his lawyer is, accept his phone calls and ask "where're my niggaz on lockdown." Stream Akon - locked Up Instrumental by Young Ron from desktop or your mobile device. A remixed version of the song was released on 4th September 2020 by American rapper and songwriter 6ix9ine titled "Locked Up, Pt. A music video was produced to promote the single. General Commentthis songs all about sellin heroin. The video was directed by FlyyKai, and was edited to both the album version and the remix featuring Styles P. The French CD single also has a remix featuring French rapper Booba, which is also Akon's favorite "Locked Up" remix. "[1], Knobody produced an alternate of the song, featuring Styles P, which appears as both a B-side on the single and as a bonus track on the UK version of the album. Outside of the United States, "Locked Up" peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom and the top twenty of the charts in France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. Music video by Akon performing Locked Up. In reality, Akon was arrested for possession of a single stolen BMW and held in the DeKalb County jail for several months before prosecutors dropped all charges against him. "Locked Up" is a song by American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his debut album, Trouble. That isn’t a suggestion, but still lol, Is it just me or does this beat sound a lot like the intro of Erykah Badu’s “Love of my Life”, I'm steady tryna find the motive (Motive), The Smoking Gun gave Akon a hard time – labeling him “Fakon” – based on the quasi-fictional ex-convict identity Akon built around this, his first hit song I woke up in the middle of the night And I noticed my girl wasn't by my side. No Replies Log in to reply . The album contains Akon's worldwide hit single, " Lonely ", which was his commercial breakthrough. Yes, we're talking Akon's iconic tune, "Locked Up," which now features Tekashi. If you dont want to be "locked up" dont do illegal stuff. I worked on what I call "drops" – points in the record where it feels different, to break the monotony and make it a little more interesting. 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' uptown to re-up (Re-up) Back with a couple keys (Keys) Corner blocks on fire (Fire) Comment by Carl Lovina Agoncillo. "as i sold the last bag i fucked around and got locked up". and get locked up for it. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Akon Locked Up animated GIFs to your conversations. L1F3. Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, Born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. Senegalese-American ex-con Akon broke out with "Locked Up," a gloomy but thrilling paranoiac tail about drug running and jail time. And I get locked up, [Chorus] They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they wont 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 [Akon] Headin up town to re-up, Back with a couple keys, Corner blocks on fire, [Akon] Headin' up town to ria, Back with a couple peeps, Caught a blocks on fire, Under covers dressed as fiends, Makin' so much money, Ride up smooth and fast, SoundCloud. Home / Hip Hop / Akon – Locked Up (instrumental) Akon – Locked Up (instrumental) SKU: 9004738 Categories: Club, Hip Hop, Instrumental, R&B Tags: akon, club, hip hop, instrumental, locked up, r&b. hip-hop. / Freedom ain't getting no closer (Closer) / No matter how far I go / My car is stolen (Stolen) / No registration (- Styles P] by AKON published on 2016-03-29T19:35:38Z. 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. !Read me! 2" appears on his second studio album, TattleTales (2020).[3]. (C) 2004 Universal Records & SRC Records Inc., a division of UMG Recordings Genre R & B Comment by K.M. Although it was widely regarded that "Lonely" offered the album's best option in terms of commercial breakthrough and lead single as well as first single, SRC A&R and producer Knobody chose "Locked Up" as the first and lead single because he wanted to break Akon in the streets first, and then cross-over. Meanwhile, countless…, The Case of William Smith (DANCEHALLHORNSOUND!!!! The perfect Akon Locked Up Animated GIF for your conversation. Listen to Trouble by Akon on Apple Music. As the first track off 6ix9ine’s sophomore album TattleTales, “LOCKED UP PT. The single was released in 2004, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. Listen free to Akon – Locked Up (Locked Up - Radio Edit, Locked Up - Remix). Stream songs including "Locked Up", "Trouble Nobody" and more. Share the best GIFs now >>> "Locked Up" is a song by American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his album, Trouble. Unfortunately, no other song on the album is nearly as gripping. Listen to Locked Up by Akon, 714,817 Shazams, featuring on Hip-Hop/R&B Throwback, and Hip-Hop/R&B Hits: 2005 Apple Music playlists. However, the release of " Locked Up " propelled Akon to sign a record deal. (They won't let me out) Damn, I'm locked up (They won't let me out) I'm locked up (They won't let me out) So I had to take a little ride. I thought that was the place for us to start to get a fan-base, knowing that weight. The single was released in 2004, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Share the Remixes. In an interview for HitQuarters, he claimed: "Locked Up" is a street record. Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description. And I get locked up, [Chorus] They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (I'm locked up) They won't let me out no, they wont 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 [Akon] Headin up town to re up, Back with a couple peeps, Corner blocks on fire, Akon - locked Up Instrumental by Young Ron published on 2011-01-13T03:40:11Z. Key and BPM for Locked Up by Akon. rap. Akon is so dumb, but not as dumb as the people who listen to him distortedsilenceon December 31, 2005 Link. There was no prison term between 1999 and 2002. Locked Up Lyrics: I'm steady tryna find the motive (Motive) / Why I do what I do? Lonely Lyrics: Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely / I have nobody for my own / Oh, I'm so lonely / I'm Mr. Lonely / I'm Mr. Lonely / I have nobody for my own / Oh, I'm so lonely / Yo, this one here goes out Yerp. "Locked Up" is a song by American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his album, Trouble. Akon feels like the "Punani" artist hasn't gotten a real chance to tell his story, and that's part of the reason he teamed up with the rapper for a "Locked Up" sequel. Styles P] by AKON from desktop or your mobile device. This video/song does not belong to me, it belongs to Akon and his record label. Outside of the United States, "Locked Up" peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom and the top twenty of the charts in France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. "Locked Up" is a song by American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his debut album, Trouble. Remix). Play, download, or share the MIDI song akon-locked_up.mid from your web browser. In 2005, the song was sampled in the track "Won't Let Me Out" by C-Murder. Discover and Share the best GIFs on Tenor. Trouble is the debut album by American hip hop and R&B singer Akon, released in 2004. 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 [Verse 3: Akon] Get DJ recommendations for harmonic mixing. 2 tracks (7:45). I'm locked up Get me out of here I'm locked up Baby, I'm locked up Where's my niggas, on the lock-down? Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Placed over a fittingly dramatic production worthy of 50 Cent, with a clamping beat, simple piano figure, and frightening slams of prison bars, the single set Trouble up to be a major success. The song was designed a breakout hit for Akon, something that could shape the future of his personal life and widely successful musical career. 0. http://www.discogs.com/Akon-Locked-Up-Global-Remixes/release/555209, The Irish Charts – Search Results – Locked Up", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", "Akon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)", "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2005", "Brazilian single certifications – Akon – Locked Up", "British single certifications – Akon – Locked Up", "American single certifications – Akon – Locked Up", Recording Industry Association of America, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Locked_Up_(song)&oldid=1008041201, Short description is different from Wikidata, Singlechart usages for Billboardrandbhiphop, Certification Table Entry usages for Brazil, Pages using certification Table Entry with sales figures, Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming figures, Certification Table Entry usages for United States, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments figures, Pages using certification Table Entry with sales footnote, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments footnote, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming footnote, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Locked Up" (featuring Taz and Styles P) – 3:54, "Locked Up" (Video) (featuring Taz and Styles P) – 3:54, "Locked Up" (featuring Taz and Styles P) – 3:56, "Locked Up" (featuring Julio Voltio) – 3:50, This page was last edited on 21 February 2021, at 07:23. I'm so lonely (so lonely), The single was released in 2004, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. Stream Locked Up (Remix) [feat. So there was no conviction. Back tracking over these few years, Tryna figure out what I do to make it go bad. "Locked Up" is a song by American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his album, Trouble. The Smoking Gun gave Akon a hard time – labeling him “Fakon” – based on the quasi-fictional ex-convict identity Akon built around this, his first hit song, Meanwhile, countless thousands of convicts have declared that this song gave them peace, solace and a sense of kinship while they were serving time in prison, I love this song. Listen to akon-locked_up.mid, a free MIDI file on BitMidi. Coulda sworn I was dreaming, for her I was feening. The single was released in 2004, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2004, T-Pain sampled the song in a parody recording "I'm Fucked Up", which became a main factor in him getting signed to Konvict Kartel.