I'm So Paid

"I'm So Paid"
Single by Akon featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy
from the album Freedom
Released	October 4, 2008 (U.S.)
Format	Digital download
Genre	R&B, hip hop
Length	4:23
Label	Konvict Muzik/Universal Motown
Writer(s)	A. Thiam, D. Carter, J. Jenkins, Noel Fisher, Peter Tindall
Producer(s)	Noel "Detail" Fisher
Akon singles chronology
"Right Now (Na Na Na)" (2008) "I'm So Paid" (2008) "Body on Me" (2008)
Lil Wayne singles chronology "Cuddy Buddy" (2008) "I'm So Paid" (2008) "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" (2008) Young Jeezy singles chronology "Vacation" (2008) "I'm So Paid" (2008) "Crazy World" (2008)

"I'm So Paid" is the second single from Akon's third studio album, Freedom. The track features additional vocals from Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy. The song was released as a digital download worldwide and a physical single in France only on October 4, 2008. Akon mentions Olympic Athlete Usain Bolt in his verse because the runner mentions that he listens to Akon's music. Fellow Olympian Michael Phelps is referenced in Young Jeezy's verse. The song is in the key of F# major.

Music video

A music video for the track was filmed in September 2008. Akon said that it would be a James Bond kind of video. The video features Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, and was directed by Gil Green. DJ Khaled and T-Pain are featured as a cameo. Konvict Muzik artists Kardinal Offishall, Tami Chynn, Bu Thiam, and Cash Money artist Lil Chuckee were also featured in a cameo.^[1] The video was released on October 30, 2008.^[2] Clothing brand Coogi underwrote the entire $1-million production cost for the video.^[3] The music video begins with Akon entering a yacht off a helicopter, giving the female dealer (Tami Chynn) a diamond in exchange for money. As Akon and another woman leave, the dealer discovers the jewelry gone, and asks her assistants to get them. Akon and the woman escape by boat and car. As Akon parked the car, he gave the money to the girl in exchange for the diamond. The girl later discovers that the money is fake.

Track listing

French CD single

1. "I'm So Paid" (Feat. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy) - 4:23
2. "I'm So Paid" (Feat. Lil Wayne) (No Rap) - 3:22

Charts

Chart (2008–09)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4]	41
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[5]	53
France (SNEP)[6]	15
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[7]	86
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[8]	21
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9]	59
US Billboard Hot 100[10]	31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]	47

Certifications

Country	Provider	Certification	Sales
United States	RIAA	Platinum[12]	1,000,000+

References

1. Akon (Feat. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy) - Making Of "I'm So Paid" [Behind The Scenes]. Accessed October 23, 2008.
2. Akon (Feat. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne) - I'm So Paid official video.
3. Chmielewski, Dawn C. (2008-12-23). "Labels, websites in video tussle - Los Angeles Times". Latimes.com. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
4. "Akon – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Akon.
5. "Akon – Chart history" European Hot 100 for Akon.
6. "Lescharts.com – Akon feat. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy – I'm So Paid" (in French). Les classement single.
7. "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 200927 into search.
8. "Swedishcharts.com – Akon feat. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy – I'm So Paid". Singles Top 100.
9. "Akon: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company.
10. "Akon – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Akon.
11. "Akon – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Akon.
12. "Gold & Platinum - February 25, 2011". RIAA. Retrieved 2011-02-26.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics