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| Single by Sway DaSafo featuring Akon | ||||
| from the album The Signature LP | ||||
| Released | 15 February 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Hip-Hop/Rap | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Dcypha Productions | |||
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"Silver & Gold'" is a single released by Ghanaian British musician Sway from his second studio album The Signature LP . It features vocals from Akon. The single was released on 15 February 2009; it peaked at number 61 on the UK Singles Chart.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (Official Charts Company) [1] | 61 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 15 February 2009 [2] | Digital Download | Dcypha Productions |
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