Three-time Grammy award-winning artistGwen Stefanihas had a lasting impact on the music industry (viaRecording Academy).

Stefani’s solo career has been just as impactful and has spawned mega hits including “Hollaback Girl.

Stefani’s decades-long career is filled with catchy gems.

Gwen Stefani posing

But as popular as her music is today, some songs almost didn’t come to fruition.

But Stefani toldMTVthat their collaboration almost didn’t happen.

“I think I even canceled a session with him.

Gwen Stefani and Akon posing

I thought I was going in for this generic hip-hop, but it was really fresh and fun.”

PerBillboard, the smash single peaked at No.

2 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart and spent an impressive 33 weeks on the chart.

The numbers don’t lie this was a musical match made in heaven.