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The Sweet Escape
Gwen Stefani, Akon
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- Album
- The Sweet Escape
- Released
- 2006
- Genres
- Length
- 4:06
- Tempo
- 120 BPM
- Label
- Interscope
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About this song
The Sweet Escape was released as the second single from Gwen Stefani's album of the same name. It features guest vocals from Akon, marking the first collaboration between the two. The song was a massive hit in the US, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was her second solo single to reach the top two on that chart after Hollaback Girl, which hit number one.
What it's about
The song deals with an apology between two people in a relationship after a fight. It also imagines a fantasy life together where everything is perfect.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 18 other songs, like “Ghetto Spirit by Mike Dimes”.
- Covered 5 times, including “The Sweet Escape by KIDZ BOP Kids”.
- Written by Gwen Stefani, Giorgio Tuinfort and Akon.
- Produced by Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort.
- Recorded at Right Track Recording (New York City) and Doppler Studios (Atlanta) & Henson Recording Studios (Hollywood).