He is one of the most famous artists on the world stage for the time being. He is a talented singer, songwriter and producer at the same time. His single "Lonely" and album "Trouble" have exploded the UK. His talent’s product hit the chart of the best selling albums across Europe in recent months.
His name is Akon.
His prodigious debut single under the title "Locked up" was acclaimed, and it still earns imposing numbers around the world, getting a top 5 single in the UK, winning the third place in French charts as well as many other national charts in many areas across Europe. The opening single from "Trouble" became a smash in the US and was a tremendous hit on the rhythm-and-blues and hip-hop charts.
Such countries as Germany, Denmark, France, the UK certainly, Spain and many, many others witnessed monumental performances by Akon. Akon couldn’t ignore his neck of the woods and gave a splendid show in Dakar, Senegal.
No wonder, Akon, this authentic artist, became a singer. It was presupposed by his origin - a boy whose father was a legendary musician Mor Thiam was destined to sing. Being accustomed to feel almost any kind of music, Akon as a genuine musician hates to be limited. Though he has had a bent for hip-hop since he was s teenager, now his style of singing can be characterized as a well-blended mix of hip-hop and R&B. Brian McKnight, Styles P, Baby Bash, Jesse McCartney, Bobby Vinton - all of them made perfect duos with Akon which resulted in fantastic yield.
It will be wrong to say that the Akon’s career was absolutely smooth.
The first single "Bananza" was brought out in 2003, but it was almost unheeded. As a result the release was left until summer 2004.
But there was no second bobble. The single "Locked Up" featuring Styles P. rushed up to the top tens of the charts by the end of the summer. The song lifts the veil from the main idea of the Trouble.
Next was the greatest success up to the moment.
Trouble - that was the title of the Akon’s first album.
It includes songs which are different from the point of view of the style of the music and singing manner. Still, having heard all 13 songs from the album, it is safe to say Akon is not a "pure" rapper. Among hip-hop songs, one can easily feel the influence of both reggae and R&B, mingled with the way of singing peculiar only to this great Senegalese American.
The last messages from Akon Guestbook !
KoNvIcT kWeEn
Hey Akon I love you 2 death........ I live in a country called
Gambia inside Senegal and i am also ur number 1 fan
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akon can u leave your addy on www.akonfanpage.pczo.com
i am your number 1 fan
hi akon can you please add me on msn jason013@hotmail.co.uk
Zahraddeen Dikko frm Nigeria
Hi! Akon am ur real fan ihv been watin 4 ur cll so dat tell u
more about hw i love. bt i do hop u will do by callin me via
+2347035940124 tHanks. ILOVE U.
Sarahlynn williams and quincy
Hello Akon my name is Sarah lynn Williams my boyfriend
Quincy and i really like you as a rapper he raps your
songs all the time when im around him he thinks your awsome
akon he says your his role model Pluse your his number 1 s
Video Premiere: Kardinal Offishall Feat. Akon - "Dangerous"
Check out the newest Kardinal Offishall's video for the song called "Dangerous" featuring Akon. It's the first single of Offishall's new album "Not 4 Sale." Enjoy!
Akon Put Off His Concert Due to Illness
Akon's show at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday, May 2 was postponed due to illness. The concert will be rescheduled to May 9.
Akon's mahager said that he suffered from a sore throat only hours to his departure for Kampala. He also added, "There is no way we could have predicted it or stopped it. Such things happen in business but we are certain we will be well soon and be in Kampala by a private jet on Wednesday to perform on Friday, May 9."
Akon Turns 35!!
The Senegalese hip hop singer Akon turned 35 on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. We would like to wish him a good and happy life!