Thursday, February 21, 2008
Akon
Although he was born in St. Louis, Aliaune Thiam -- aka Akon -- grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) returned to the United States and settled in New Jersey when he was seven. There he discovered hip-hop for the first time, as well as crime. He was eventually jailed, but he used the time to work on his musical ideas. Upon release, Akon began writing and recording tracks in a home studio. The tapes found their way to SRC/Universal, which eventually released Trouble, Akon's debut LP, in June 2004. The album was an interesting hybrid of Akon's raps and silky, West African-styled vocals with East Coast- and Southern-styled beats. The success of the song "Locked Up" raised Akon's profile, and he followed up in the fall of 2006 with Konvicted. Soon enough, two of the album's singles, "I Wanna Love You" and "Smack That," had made their way to the upper regions of the Billboard charts. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
Akon discography
Main Releases
Konvicted
2006
Trouble Deluxe Edition
2005
Trouble
2004
Singles
Sorry, Blame It On Me
2007
Smack That (Nba)
2007
Locked Up
2007
Smack That
2006
Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)
2004
Locked Up Remixes
2004
Compilations
F-Action 49
2008
Garbz Presents: Through My Eyes
2007
Slappin' In The Trunk Vol.4
2007
Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 24
2007
Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 61 (Disc 2)
2007
2006 Hits 2 en 1
2007
Eminem Presents The Re-Up
2006
The Shaggy Dog
2006
Bootleg This Part 2
2006
Ruff Ryders, Vol. 4: The Redemption
2005
Ruff Ryders, Vol. 4: The Redemption
2005
Now 19Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 19
2005
Riddim Driven: Kopa
2005
The Longest Yard
2005
Instrumental Icons Volume 1
2005
Universal Smash Hits Vol. 3
2005
Riddim Driven: Fiesta
2003
Guest
The Carnival Volume II (Memoirs of an Immigrant)
Wyclef Jean
2007
Get Buck In Here
DJ Felli Fel
2007
Better Than Ya Album
Noose
2007
Jr. High 2 The Pen Part 1
A-Wax
2007
Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)
Wyclef Jean
2007
The Real Testament
Plies
2007
Dat Type Of Gurl
Rasheeda
2007
From Nothin' To Somethin'
Fabolous
2007
Survivor
40 Cal
2007
We the Best
DJ Khaled
2007
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Snoop Dogg
2006
Mario Vazquez
Mario Vazquez
2006
Duets: The Final Chapter
Notorious B.I.G.
2005
Win, Lose Or Draw
Pras
2005
Errtime (from The Soundtrack To The Longest Yard)
Nelly
2005
Errtime (from The Soundtrack To The Longest Yard)
Nelly
2005
Super Saucy
Baby Bash
2005
Baby I'm Back
Baby Bash
2004
Milk Me
The Beatnuts
2004
Akon covers
Akon covers Michael Jackson's 1983 single, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin," which is expected to appear in the re-release of MJ's "Thriller." The re-release is celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Thriller" (1982) that is dubbed as 'Best-selling album of all time.' Beside Akon, there will be contributions from will.i.am and Kanye West, as reported by FOX411's Roger Friedman. Three other songs that will receive the remix are "Billie Jean," "The Girl Is Mine," and "Pretty Young Thing."
Akon News
Akon News
Akon Tip Leona Lewis for US Success
posted on Feb 18, 2008 by Dewa
Akon recently has set out a praise for Leona Lewis, by tipping her for a success in her upcoming US debut.
Akon was featured on Leona's album in a song called 'Forgive Me', which was a new song for the US release on her album 'Spirit'. After working together on the single, Akon believes that she won't have no problem on "catching the eye" of the american market.
Akon was not the only musician to tip Lewis for US success. Last season American Idol champion Jordin Sparks has the same opinion as Akon is.
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Vote for Akon : MOBO Award | MTV TRL | BET 106 & Park
Akon Pleads No Guilty for Fan-Tossing Incident
posted on Dec 03, 2007 by Admin
Akon pleaded not guilty for fan-tossing criminal charges he got for the KFEST in Fishkill, last June.
Billboard reports, Akon was "released on his own recognizance following his brief court appearance in the Dutchess County town." He was charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor andsecond-degree harassment, a violation and the case was adjourned until January.
A town justice told Akon that he does not have to appear in court the next time, only his lawyer has. Akon did not comment as he left the courthouse. "Itwas never Akon's intention to violate the law," his Manhattan lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said in a written statement released to the media. "This unfortunateincident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply regrets."
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Vote for Akon : MOBO Award | MTV TRL | BET 106 & Park
Akon to Face Charges from Concertgoer
posted on Nov 30, 2007 by Kathy Lee
Akon has been charged for fan-tossing incident, according to a press release issued by Town of Fishkill Police Chief Donald F. Williams. The incident goes back in June, where Akon tossed a 15-year-old fan off the stage at KFEST. 'Kon was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, a misdemeanor and second-degree harassment, a violation. He is scheduled to appear at 9 a.m. Monday in Town of Fishkill Court for arraignment on the two charges, Williams said.
But it wasn't the boy whom he thrown that filed the charge. Abby Rosa of Delaware County, on whom the 15-year-old landed after Akon tossed him, retained an attorney and spoke to the Fishkill police department days after it occurred. Rosa said she suffered a headache and was later diagnosed with a concussion.
Williams said in the press release that charges were filed against Akon, "After an extensive investigation and consultation with the Dutchess County District Attorney�s Office."
PS: Michael Jackson's "Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition" album, that features rendition from will.i.am, Akon, and Kanye West is set to due Feb 12 via Epic/Legacy Recordings, Billboard reports. Here's the rendition list:
"The Girl Is Mine 2008" with will.i.am
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008" with Michael Jackson and will.i.am
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" with Michael Jackson, Akon and will.i.am
"Billie Jean 2008" with Kanye West
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Vote for Akon : MOBO Award | MTV TRL | BET 106 & Park
Akon Took Dubai Show Home for MTV
posted on Nov 21, 2007 by Kathy Lee
Akon took the show home during MTV Arabia's launch event in Dubai, making the full house, including the sheikhs, stood up at fever pitch. Read Tim Kash' report below:
"...And if [Ludacris' performance] wasn't enough, it was Akon's turn. At this point, the crowd was at fever pitch, and with a little coaxing, the full house (including the sheikhs) stood up as Akon took the show home. He certainly did his thing giving the Middle East a taster of what they can expect from him when he returns on tour in a few months.It was an awesome launch, bringing in a new era to the Middle East, with a vision to one day launch a new internationally successful music star from the region. If you had said that MTV would be launching a channel here 10 years ago, they would have said it was impossible. Not anymore!"
The show opened with UEA-based rap group Desert Heat, followed by Middle East's "answer to Justin Timberlake" Karl Wolf. Wolf then trailed by major boys, Ludacris, who performed "a mixture of new and old hits" and Akon, who gave a "taster" of his upcoming Middle East tour.
Akon Biography
Akon Biography
Although he was born in St. Louis, Aliaune Thiam -- aka Akon -- grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) returned to the United States and settled in New Jersey when he was seven. There he discovered hip-hop for the first time, as well as crime. He was eventually jailed, but he used the time to work on his musical ideas. Upon release, Akon began writing and recording tracks in a home studio. The tapes found their way to SRC/Universal, which eventually released Trouble, Akon's debut LP, in June 2004. The album was an interesting hybrid of Akon's raps and silky, West African-styled vocals with East Coast- and Southern-styled beats. The success of the song "Locked Up" raised Akon's profile, and he followed up in the fall of 2006 with Konvicted. Soon enough, two of the album's singles, "I Wanna Love You" and "Smack That," had made their way to the upper regions of the Billboard charts. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
Akon Lyrics
*** Complimentary Akon Ringtone *** Title Rating
1 Ain't No Sunshine Lyrics
2 Baby Im Back Lyrics
3 Bananza Lyrics
4 Bananza (Belly Dancer) Lyrics
5 Bartender Lyrics
6 Belly Dancer Lyrics
7 Blown Away Lyrics
8 Come Home With Me Lyrics
9 Could You Be The Reason Lyrics
10 Cross That Line Lyrics
11 Don't Let Up Lyrics
12 Don't Matter Lyrics
13 Don't Matter (Remix) Lyrics
14 Easy Road Lyrics
15 Fair To You Lyrics
16 Gangsta Lyrics
17 Gangsta Bop Lyrics
18 Get Buck Lyrics
19 Ghetto Lyrics
20 Ghetto (International Remix) Lyrics
21 Ghetto Gospel (DJ One Remixx) Lyrics
22 Gringo Lyrics
23 Gun In My Hand Lyrics
24 Gunshot Lyrics
25 I Can't Wait Lyrics
26 I Promise Lyrics
27 I Tried Lyrics
28 I wanna fuck you Lyrics
29 I Wanna Love You Lyrics
30 I Wanna Punch You Lyrics
31 I'm Losing It Lyrics
32 It's True Lyrics
33 Journey Lyrics
34 Keep On Calling Lyrics
35 Kill The Dance [got Something For Ya] Lyrics
36 Locked Up Lyrics
37 Locked Up (Remix) Lyrics
38 Lonely Lyrics
39 Look At Me Ft Obie Trice (remix) Lyrics
40 Look Me In My Eyes Lyrics
41 Mama Africa Lyrics
42 Me, Myself & I Lyrics
43 Miodiog Lyrics
44 Moonshine Lyrics
45 My Block Sold Up Lyrics
46 My Dog Lyrics
47 Never gonna get it Lyrics
48 Never Took The Time Lyrics
49 Once In A While Lyrics
50 Pot of Gold Lyrics
51 Rush Lyrics
52 Senegal Lyrics
53 Shake Down Lyrics
54 Shake Down (Remix) Lyrics
55 Show Out Lyrics
56 Smack That Lyrics
57 Smack That (Remix) Lyrics
58 Smack That Sports Edition Lyrics
59 Snitch Lyrics
60 So Fly [from Lyrics
61 Some One Lyrics
62 Sorry, Blame It On Me Lyrics
63 Sorry, Blame Me Lyrics
64 Soul survivor Lyrics
65 Stay Down Lyrics
66 Struggle Everyday Lyrics
67 The Rain Lyrics
68 The Take Over, The Break's Over Lyrics
69 Tired Of Runnin' Lyrics
70 Trouble Nobody Lyrics
71 Wanna Be Starting Something Lyrics
72 Wanna Start Something Lyrics
73 What'cha Gone Do Lyrics
74 When the Time's Right Lyrics
75 Work It Lyrics
76 You Don't Want It Lyrics
77 [Untitled Track] Lyrics
Submit Lyrics for Akon Akon Featured In
Title Rating
1 6 In The Morning Lyrics by Kardinal Offishall
2 Baby I'm Back Lyrics by Baby Bash
3 Boss' Life Lyrics by Snoop Dogg
4 Clak Clak Lyrics by Red Cafe
5 Clear The Air Lyrics by Busta Rhymes
6 Cross That Line Lyrics by Rick Ross
7 Get Buck In Here Lyrics by DJ Felli Fel
8 Go To War Lyrics by Papoose
9 Hypnotized Lyrics by Plies
10 Hypnotized (Remix) Lyrics by Plies
11 I'll Still Will Kill Lyrics by 50 Cent
12 I`ll Still Kill Lyrics by 50 Cent
13 My Life Lyrics by Styles P
14 Natural Born Hustla Lyrics by Cyssero
15 No Way Jose Lyrics by Baby Bash
16 On Me Lyrics by Lil Fizz
17 One False Move Lyrics by C-Murder N/A
18 Presidential (Remix) Lyrics by Youngbloodz N/A
19 Ridin Overseas Lyrics by Chamillionaire
20 Serious Lyrics by Mya N/A
21 Slow Wind Remix Lyrics by R. Kelly
22 Snitch Lyrics by Obie Trice
23 Soul Survivor Lyrics by Young Jeezy
24 That's Right Lyrics by Three 6 Mafia N/A
25 The Verdict Lyrics by Juvenile
26 U Got Me Lyrics by T PAIN
27 Wannabe Startin' Lyrics by Michael Jackson
28 We Takin' Over Lyrics by DJ Khaled
29 We Takin' Over (remix) Lyrics by DJ Khaled
30 We Taking Over Lyrics by DJ Khaled
31 What's Love Lyrics by Shaggy
32 When You're Falling Lyrics by Nicole Scherzinger
Akon News
Akon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in both Dakar, Senegal and the U.S. His given name is rumored to be Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam -- now that's a mouthful. And his skill set is just as long; his resume lists him as a hip-hop artist, R&B singer, songwriter, occasional rapper and record producer
Akon Trouble Deluxe Edition
Trouble Deluxe Edition [Explicit Version]Released: 2005Label: SRC Records / Universal RecordsCritics' Rating: Senegalese-American ex-con Akon broke out with "Locked Up," a gloomy but thrilling paranoiac tail about drug running and jail time. Placed over a fittingly dramatic production worthy of 50 Cent, with a ...Read full review
Akon Konvicted [Explicit Version]Released
Konvicted [Explicit Version]Released: 2006Label: SRC Records / Universal RecordsCritics' Rating: "Locked Up"'s success provided Akon with instant heavyweight clout. Upgraded from writing songs and doing the occasional hook for B-, C-, and D-level artists, he tallied a multi-platinum album, was granted ...Read full review
Monday, February 11, 2008
Akon
Akon's Latest Single "Don't Matter" Scores Second No. 1 Hit
Akon (Aliaune Thiam) scores his second No. 1 Hot 100 hit on the album "Konvicted" as "Don't Matter" jumps 3-1 on the chart, where it is the fastest growing track at radio for a fifth week, according to Billboard.
Akon's sophomore album, entitled Konvicted, was released on November 14, 2006. Konvicted included collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Styles P. Late August 2006, Akon released the single "Smack That" featuring Eminem, peaking at No. 2 in November after making what was then the largest jump (95-7) in the history of the Hot 100.
"Don't Matter" is the third single from Akon's sophomore album, Konvicted. It was released on January 18, 2007 in the United States. The song shows how Akon has been influenced by R. Kelly and Bob Marley. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 25, 2007 at number 79. The music video was released on February 9, 2007. In April 2007, the song became Akon's second number-one single in the United States.Akon has been charged for fan-tossing incident, according to a press release issued by Town of Fishkill Police Chief Donald F. Williams. The incident goes back in June, where Akon tossed a 15-year-old fan off the stage at KFEST. 'Kon was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, a misdemeanor and second-degree harassment, a violation. He is scheduled to appear at 9 a.m. Monday in Town of Fishkill Court for arraignment on the two charges, Williams said.
But it wasn't the boy whom he thrown that filed the charge. Abby Rosa of Delaware County, on whom the 15-year-old landed after Akon tossed him, retained an attorney and spoke to the Fishkill police department days after it occurred. Rosa said she suffered a headache and was later diagnosed with a concussion.
Williams said in the press release that charges were filed against Akon, "After an extensive investigation and consultation with the Dutchess County District Attorney�s Office."
PS: Michael Jackson's "Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition" album, that features rendition from will.i.am, Akon, and Kanye West is set to due Feb 12 via Epic/Legacy Recordings, Billboard reports. Here's the rendition list:
"The Girl Is Mine 2008" with will.i.am
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008" with Michael Jackson and will.i.am
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" with Michael Jackson, Akon and will.i.am
"Billie Jean 2008" with Kanye West
Akon took the show home during MTV Arabia's launch event in Dubai, making the full house, including the sheikhs, stood up at fever pitch. Read Tim Kash' report below:
"...And if [Ludacris' performance] wasn't enough, it was Akon's turn. At this point, the crowd was at fever pitch, and with a little coaxing, the full house (including the sheikhs) stood up as Akon took the show home. He certainly did his thing giving the Middle East a taster of what they can expect from him when he returns on tour in a few months.It was an awesome launch, bringing in a new era to the Middle East, with a vision to one day launch a new internationally successful music star from the region. If you had said that MTV would be launching a channel here 10 years ago, they would have said it was impossible. Not anymore!"
The show opened with UEA-based rap group Desert Heat, followed by Middle East's "answer to Justin Timberlake" Karl Wolf. Wolf then trailed by major boys, Ludacris, who performed "a mixture of new and old hits" and Akon, who gave a "taster" of his upcoming Middle East tour.
Akon and Ludacris were outside Dubai riding on camels! The two music magnate were caught in the middle of a desert as part of MTV Arabia launch, and by the by, this is their first appearance in Middle East. Bring me the goat's eyes!
Ludacris, Akon, plus rapper Karl Wolf and Emirates underground hip-hop band Desert Heat will launch the channel at a glittering Dubai show-case, in a pre-recorded show at midnight Saturday. But this time, no skin-baring or raunchy words being spoken.
"We will respect our audience�s culture and upbringing without diluting the essence of MTV," Bhavneet Singh, managing director of emerging markets, MTV Networks International, says. "Everything will be tasteful." Abdullatif al-Sayegh, chief executive of Arab Media Group, says:"When we come to people's homes, we want to earn their respect." He explained that there will be "culturally sensitive editors going through content of the programming."
MTV Arabia will feature 60 percent international music and 40 percent Arabic music, along with local adaptations of the channel's popular non-music shows like The Dream and Pimp My Ride.
Akon
Akon pleaded not guilty for fan-tossing criminal charges he got for the KFEST in Fishkill, last June.
Billboard reports, Akon was "released on his own recognizance following his brief court appearance in the Dutchess County town." He was charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor andsecond-degree harassment, a violation and the case was adjourned until January.
A town justice told Akon that he does not have to appear in court the next time, only his lawyer has. Akon did not comment as he left the courthouse. "Itwas never Akon's intention to violate the law," his Manhattan lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said in a written statement released to the media. "This unfortunateincident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply regrets."
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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