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(2004 – present)
Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, Born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.
He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles “Locked Up” and “Lonely”, from his debut album “Trouble”. His second album, “Konvicted”, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, “Freedom”, was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon also recently converted to Islam. He has many charities of his own and is a religious Muslim.
Akon’s father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles “Locked Up” and “Lonely”, from his debut album “Trouble”. His second album, “Konvicted”, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, “Freedom”, was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon also recently converted to Islam. He has many charities of his own and is a religious Muslim.
Akon’s father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
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azachel wrote:
pop crap.. he broke my ears
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Tayuya- wrote:
Locked Up is so fucking awesome <3
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arnon_ wrote:
Chasin You could have been successful, but it was wasted
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shishaterror wrote:
Easy Road got a sick beat
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Easy Road got a sick beat
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arnon_ wrote:
Get HIgh very good
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Angel
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the boss of Lady Gaga
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AlexDutko wrote:
Not Safe <3
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arnon_ wrote:
Drop Down poderia ter sido um single de sucesso, mas foi desperdiçada
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WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO MUSIC EWWWWWWWW
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Love You No More & Get High ♥
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Angel & Get High <3
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Love You No More <3
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Love You No More amazing track ♥
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Get High <3
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Angel <3
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