"I'm So Paid" is a song by Senegalese-American singer

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from his third studio album, ''

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''. The song features additional vocals from rappers

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and

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, and was released as a digital download worldwide and a physical single in France only on October 4, 2008.

Composition

The song is in the key of F♯ major. In his opening verse, Akon mentions Jamaican Olympic Athlete

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due to the sprinter's love of his music. Fellow Olympian

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is referenced in Young Jeezy's verse.

Music video

A music video for the track was filmed in September 2008 in

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. Akon said that it would be a

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kind of video. The video features

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, and was directed by Gil Green.

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are featured as a cameo. Konvict Muzik artists Kardinal Offishall,

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, Tami Chynn, Bu Thiam, and Cash Money artist Lil Chuckee were also featured in a cameo. The video was released on October 30, 2008. Clothing brand Coogi underwrote the entire $1-million production cost for the video. 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 # "I'm So Paid" (Feat. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy) – 4:23 # "I'm So Paid" (Feat. Lil Wayne) (No Rap) – 3:22

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References

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