R&B Pop
Akon’s “Beautiful” (2009), featuring Colby O’Donis and Kardinal Offishall, is a breezy pop/R&B track celebrating a mesmerizing woman. Blending upbeat island flavors with Akon’s signature melodic style, it became a global hit (peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100). The song’s catchy chorus and summer vibe made it a radio staple.