Akon - Don't Matter (official Music Video) Official

: Critics and Akon himself have highlighted the heavy influence of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" and "Zimbabwe," as well as melodic similarities to R. Kelly's "Ignition (Remix)". Perspectives on the Song

Released in 2007, the official music video for by Akon serves as a smooth, tropical visual accompaniment to his multi-platinum reggae-fusion hit. Directed by Gil Green , the video is set in a vibrant Caribbean beach community and highlights the song's core theme of "us against the world". Story & Themes Akon - Don't Matter (Official Music Video)

: Many fans view it as a defining "2007 crossover moment" that evokes nostalgia for mid-2000s R&B. : Critics and Akon himself have highlighted the

“2007 was THAT GIRL. The hair was big, the beats were fierce... Pop-R&B perfection — we were fed.” Facebook · Retrospect 90s 00s · 5 months ago Directed by Gil Green , the video is