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Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album ''Trouble'' (2004), followed by the second single " Lonely". His second album, ''Konvicted'' (2006), received three Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" (featuring Eminem) and " I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg). Both singles became ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hits, followed up by "Don't Matter" and "Sorry, Blame It on Me". His third studio album ''Freedom'' (2008) was led by the single "Right Now (Na Na Na)". Akon often provides vocals as a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 songs, resulting in five Grammy Award nominations. He is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon Discography
The discography of Akon, a Senegalese American singer, songwriter, rapper and music producer, consists of five studio albums, four mixtapes, one extended play, thirty eight singles, eight promotional singles and ninety-two music videos. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Akon lived in Senegal with his family until the age of seven, when they returned to the United States to live in New Jersey. A three-year prison sentence inspired Akon to begin recording songs in his home studio: Universal Records signed him after becoming aware of his music, and his debut album ''Trouble'' was released in June 2004. Two of its singles – " Locked Up" and " Lonely" – reached the top ten of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with the latter topping numerous singles charts worldwide and being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). ''Trouble'' also included the singles "Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)", "Ghetto", "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" and " Pot of Gold", and was eventually ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album ''Trouble'' (2004), followed by the second single " Lonely". His second album, ''Konvicted'' (2006), received three Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" (featuring Eminem) and " I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg). Both singles became ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hits, followed up by " Don't Matter" and " Sorry, Blame It on Me". His third studio album ''Freedom'' (2008) was led by the single "Right Now (Na Na Na)". Akon often provides vocals as a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 songs, resulting in five Grammy Award nominations. He is the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trouble (Akon Album)
''Trouble'' is the debut album by American singer Akon, released in on June 29, 2004. The album contains Akon's worldwide hit single, " Lonely", which was his commercial breakthrough. However, the release of " Locked Up" propelled Akon to sign a record deal. "Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)" was released as promotional single on May 11, 2004. The album performed well in the United Kingdom where it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Album Chart. ''Trouble'' sold 25,000 copies in the first week, and certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and has sold 1.6 million copies. Background Although " Lonely" offered the album's best option in terms of commercial breakthrough, SRC Records A&R Jerome Foster told HitQuarters HitQuarters was an international music industry publication and contact database founded in 1999. It was noted for its in-depth interviews with industry figures, as well as its A&R and manager contact directory, free artist promo pages and song ... that " Locked Up" was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon Production Discography
The following is a discography of production by R&B/hip-hop singer, songwriter, and record producer Akon. 1996 Akon - ''Operations of Nature'' * "Operations of Nature" * "Operations of Nature (Remix)" * "Crack Rock" 2000 Lil Zane - '' Young World: The Future'' * 04. "What Must I Do" * 11. "What's Up" Devyne Stephens - ''Un-Huh'' * Un-Huh 2001 Don Yute - ''Adrenalin'' * 02. "This Boy Here" 2003 Don Yute - ''Win Lose or Draw'' * 18. "Oh Mama" 2004 404 Soldierz - ''All Out War'' * 09. "We Do" (featuring Akon) Akon - ''Trouble'' * 01. " Locked Up" * 02. "Trouble Nobody" * 03. "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" * 04. "Gangsta" * 05. "Ghetto" * 06. " Pot of Gold" * 07. "Show Out" * 08. " Lonely" * 09. "When the Time's Right" * 10. "Journey" * 11. "Don't Let Up" * 12. "Easy Road * 13. " Locked Up (Remix)" (featuring Styles P.) 2005 Baby Bash - '' Super Saucy'' * 01. " Baby I'm Back" (featuring Akon) C-Murder - ''The Truest Shit I Ever Said'' * 05. "Won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konvicted
''Konvicted'' is the second studio album by American singer Akon. It was released on November 14, 2006. The album features collaborations with rappers Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Styles P and T-Pain. Background ''Konvicted'' is Akon's most successful album worldwide. The album received three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. On November 20, 2007, the RIAA certified the album ‘triple platinum’ with 3 million units sold in the US. It has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. The album was accompanied by several different bonus tracks depending on territory. In the UK, the track "Gringo" was issued. "Gringo" also became a bonus track for Target customers in the US. In Japan, the UK B-Side "Struggle Everyday" became the final track on the album. "Struggle Everyday" also became a bonus track for Circuit City customers in the US. All digital versions of the album come accompanied by a remix of "I Wanna Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lonely (Akon Song)
"Lonely" is a song by Senegalese-American singer-songwriter Akon; it appears on his debut album, ''Trouble''. Featuring a prominent, high-pitched sample of the 1964 song " Mr. Lonely" by Bobby Vinton, the single was released on February 22, 2005. "Lonely" reached number one in several countries, including in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, where it stayed for eight weeks. It also entered the top five in France, where it reached number two, and in the United States, where it peaked at number four. Background When Akon was signed by Universal imprint SRC Records it was "Lonely" that had immediately caught the attention of SRC A&R Jerome Foster and convinced him of Akon's talents. On hearing the demo track he had said, "This kid is official - this is a huge record." Despite offering the album's best option in terms of commercial breakthrough, SRC Records chose " Locked Up" over "Lonely" as the first single because SRC wanted to break Akon in the streets first and wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Locked Up (song)
"Locked Up" is a song by Senegalese-American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his debut album, ''Trouble'' (2004). The single was released in the United States on April 5, 2004, peaking at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Locked Up" peaked within the top 10 of the charts in Ireland and the United Kingdom and the top 20 of the charts in France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. Background Although it was widely regarded that " Lonely" offered the album's best option in terms of commercial breakthrough and lead single as well as first single, SRC A&R and producer Knobody chose "Locked Up" as the first and lead single because he wanted to break Akon in the streets first, and then cross-over. In an interview for HitQuarters, he claimed: "Locked Up" is a street record. I thought that was the place for us to start to get a fan-base, knowing that weight. We thought really carefully about the record, what touches people and will get peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Akon
This is the list of awards and nominations received by Senegalese-American singer, rapper and record producer, Akon. Awards and nominations American Music Awards , - , rowspan="3", , , rowspan="3", Akon , , Artist of the Year , , , - , Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist , , , - , Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist , , Grammy Awards , - , , , "Smack That" (with Eminem) , , rowspan="2", Best Rap/Sung Collaboration , , , - , rowspan="4", , , " I Wanna Love You" (with Snoop Dogg) , , , - , " The Sweet Escape" (with Gwen Stefani) , , Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals , , , - , "Bartender" (with T-Pain) , , Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group , , , - , ''Konvicted'' , , Best Contemporary R&B Album , , Billboard Legacy Made the Top Artists of the Year Chart in: 2009, 2011 Made the Billboard 200 Albums of the Year Chart in: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Made the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Year Chart in: 2004, 2005, 2006, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon Lighting Africa
Akon Lighting Africa is a project started in 2014 by music artist Akon with Samba Bathily and Thione Niang which aims to provide electricity by solar energy in Africa. Their initial technique is to install solar street lights and small energy systems. History According to Akon (Aliaune Thiam, born in Missouri), he and Thione Niang grew up in Kaolack Region, Senegal, in a town without electricity. In 2013 both decided to help drive Africa’s transformation. Samba Bathily joined them and provided targeted solutions through his company, Solektra INT, which supplies solar-powered equipment. By combining their networks, they launched the project in February 2014. Their initial technique is to install Solar street lights and small energy systems. The projects provided electricity in 14 African countries as of 2015 and employed over 5000 people, and Akon said they have reached 1 million households in African nations with their projects. The employees, newly trained, were mainly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konvict Muzik
Konvict Muzik is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon. Other than Akon, popular artists such as T-Pain, , , Red Cafe, Dolla and Verse Simmonds have signed in the past or are st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KonLive Distribution
KonLive Distribution (or simply KonLive) was a record label founded by R&B singer Akon. The label served as a joint-venture deal between Jimmy Iovine and Interscope Records. Notable artists briefly signed to the label include Lady Gaga, Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, Brick & Lace, Mali Music, Natalia Kills, Jeffree Star and R. City. Artists * Redd Hott * Dylan Dilinjah * Zewdy Former artists * Lady Gaga * Kardinal Offishall * Ya Boy * Brick & Lace * Natalia Kills * Jeffree Star * Colby O'Donis Colby O'Donis Colón (; born March 14, 1989) is an American singer. He is best known as the featured artist in Lady Gaga's 2008 single " Just Dance", which spent more than eleven months on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He is also known for his le ... * Mali Music Discography References American record labels Record labels established in 2006 Contemporary R&B record labels Hip hop record labels Vanity record labels Labels distributed by Universal Music Group Ako ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UpFront Records
UpFront Records is a record label owned and founded by DeVyne Stephens. Stephens began his career in the early 1990s with Devyne featuring 90 Miles an Hour. "I was one of the first artists L.A. eidand Babyface signed to LaFace Records," he says. But the group broke up before it could release an album. Undaunted, Stephens found his niche as a choreographer and imaging expert for LaFace Records. He worked with everyone from Pebbles, Toni Braxton and Pink to TLC, Usher and Boyz II Men. He says that people in Atlanta have their own individual style. "Being I'm a native from Atlanta, I cultivate that style and put it on different artists," he says. Stephens discovered Senegalese R&B singer Akon, who just moved to Atlanta from New Jersey. He signed Akon to his own UpFront Records and secured a distribution deal with SRC/Universal. "I always believed that Akon was special," he says. Akon went on to sell over a million copies of his 2004 debut, Trouble, and score hit singles like "Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
