Sexy Bitch (Sexy Chick) — David Guetta featuring Akon
2009 single by David Guetta featuring Akon, released also as the censored "Sexy Chick". An electro-pop/club track that became an international commercial hit and a crossover moment for EDM.
Sexy Bitch (released in censored form as Sexy Chick) is a 2009 dance single recorded by French DJ and producer David Guetta featuring vocals by Senegalese-American singer Akon. The track was issued during Guetta's run of mainstream pop collaborations and helped raise his profile beyond club audiences. Multiple versions and edits circulated for radio, streaming and video.
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Background and composition
The song blends electronic dance production with pop songwriting conventions: driving four-on-the-floor beats, bright synth hooks and a bass-driven drop designed for clubs. Lyrically it uses flirtatious, provocative language aimed at nightlife and attraction rather than a narrative storyline. Akon's sung delivery anchors the chorus while production layers create a glossy, radio-friendly finish.
Writing, production and versions
Writing and production credits include Giorgio Tuinfort, Aliaune Thiam (Akon), David Guetta, Jean-Claude Sindres and Sandy Vee, with Guetta and collaborators shaping the track's electro-pop sound palette. To accommodate broadcast standards the explicit title and lyrics were altered for many markets, hence the alternate title Sexy Chick. The record was also issued with club remixes and extended mixes aimed at DJs.
Release, videos and formats
The single was promoted with several music videos and edited clips tailored to different territories and television formats; one set of visuals matched the explicit content, while others presented a censored storyline. Official releases included digital singles, radio edits and vinyl or promo copies for DJs, reflecting the dual commercial and club-oriented strategy.
Reception and legacy
Though specific chart peaks vary by country, the song achieved wide commercial success and heavy airplay internationally, becoming one of the notable hits of Guetta's late-2000s era. It is often cited as part of the wave that brought electronic dance music further into mainstream pop, reinforcing the model of producer-led singles featuring guest vocalists.
Credits and notable editions
- Primary artist: David Guetta
- Featured vocalist: Akon
- Songwriters/producers: Giorgio Tuinfort, Aliaune Thiam, David Guetta, Jean-Claude Sindres, Sandy Vee
- Common alternate title: Sexy Chick (censored/radio edit)
Over time the track has remained part of party and club playlists, and it illustrates the late-2000s trend of EDM-pop crossover collaborations that shaped contemporary chart pop and dance music production.
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