"
Don't Matter" is a
reggae fusion–
R&B song recorded by
Akon for his second studio album,
Konvicted (2006). The song was released as the album's third
single in early 2007. In April 2007, it became Akon's first solo U.S. number-one single and second number-one overall. A crucial part of the chorus uses
Bob Marley's 1979 classic "
Zimbabwe". The bridge also borrows the melody from
R. Kelly's song "
Ignition (Remix)". This song was #31 on
Rolling Stones list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. This song was also #81 on
MTV Asias list of Top 100 Hits of 2007.