Angel (Akon song)
2010 single by Akon
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"Angel" is a song by Akon. The track was written by Akon, David Guetta and Sandy Wilhelm, and produced by David Guetta and Sandy Vee. The single was released to U.S. mainstream radio on September 14, 2010, before being released as a digital download on September 17.[1] The single was released by worldwide digital download on November 7, 2010. The song peaked at number fifty-six on Billboard Hot 100.[2] Akon performed the song during the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show,[3] and it was also used in the Victoria's Secret 2011 Secret Angels commercial. The song was not released on any physical formats.
ReleasedSeptember 17, 2010
Recorded2010
Length3:35
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| Single by Akon | ||||
| Released | September 17, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
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| Songwriters | Aliaune Thiam, David Guetta, Sandy Wilhelm | |||
| Producers | David Guetta, Sandy Vee | |||
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| "Angel" on YouTube | ||||
Charts
| Chart (2010–11) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 57 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 5 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[6] | 6 |
| Brazil (Billboard) Hot 100[7] | 13 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
| Czech Republic Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[9] | 34 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[10] | 10 |
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[11] | 20 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 56 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 31 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] | Gold | 7,500* |
| United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||