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Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, better known by his middle and stage name Akon , is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of “Locked Up”, the first single from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single “Smack That”. He has since founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over 30 million dollars a year according to Forbes. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs. He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has had 6 Grammy Awards Nominations and has produced many hits for artist such as Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Leona Lewis.
Projects with other artists
* In 2006, Akon started his new record label Kon Live Distribution under Interscope Records. His first signed artist was Ray Lavender.
* He was featured on Gwen Stefani’s latest album, The Sweet Escape. He made an appearance on the title track and second single, “The Sweet Escape.” Akon produced the song. On December 10, 2006, Akon and Stefani appeared as musical guests on Saturday Night Live, however they did not perform the song as Stefani had not yet learned the lyrics. He performed the song live, however, on American Idol on March 28, 2007 due to Gwen Stefani’s appearance as a coach the night before. “The Sweet Escape” has reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
* Akon collaborated with Chamillionaire on his mixtape, Mixtape Messiah 2, featuring on the track “Ridin’ Overseas” which he also produced. The mixtape was available for download on Chamillionaire’s website from December 24, 2006.
* In 2006, after their 2005 Akon-produced single, “Soul Survivor,” the duo said that there is a lot more to expect from them in the future. The pair announced there are currently plans for a collaborative album
* Akon also appeared on Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s album Strength and Loyalty and Three 6 Mafia’s eighth studio album, Last 2 Walk, We The Best by DJ Khaled, Fabolous’s album, From Nothin’ to Somethin’, with 50 Cent on some tracks for Curtis, T.I.’s 5th album, T.I. vs. T.I.P., Mario’s third solo album Go!, and produced with Daddy Yankee” in the song called “Bring It On” on the album called El Cartel: The Big Boss which was released on June 5, 2007.
* On July 7, 2007 Akon performed at the American leg of Live Earth.
* In November 2007, Akon recorded a remix of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” with Michael Jackson. In February 2008, the remix was released on the 25th anniversary rerelease of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Akon produced the track entitled “Echo” on Latin Boy band Menudo’s latest album, released in the spring of 2008.
* ‘Konvict Music’ would be responsible for the re-release of Kat Deluna’s debut album 9 Lives (album) which would feature Akon on the single “Am I Dreaming.”
* He was also in a song with Aventura ft. Akon and Wisin Y Yandel called “All up 2 you”.
* In July 2008 a song called “Hold My Hand” circulated the internet. The song is an R&B duet/collaboration between Michael Jackson and Akon, composed by Claude Kelly. There also exists another version featuring only Akon. There is also no official mention of the recording on either artists’ websites although Akon has spoken about the track on various other websites. It was not included in the track list for Freedom as Akon previously stated. During an interview with Tavis Smiley, Akon said that Jackson had planned on a high-profile release including a music video until the track had leaked. This is Jackson’s last known song before he died on June 25, 2009. In late July of that year a Tribute song by Akon known as “Cry Out Of Joy” was leaked onto the internet.
* Akon was also the executive producer of Kardinal Offishall’s fourth solo album Not 4 Sale, released September 9, 2008. The promo single “Graveyard Shift” features Akon as does the first single “Dangerous”, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and won the award for Single of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
* Akon co-wrote and recorded “Put It on My Tab” with New Kids on the Block for their 2008 reunion album The Block.
* Akon co-wrote and produced Leona Lewis’ hit record Forgive Me, off her debut album Spirit.
* He is currently working with X Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke on her upcoming debut album.
* Akon co-produced Konvict Muzik artist Lady Gaga’s first studio album The Fame and co-wrote & produced the worldwide smash-hit “Just Dance”, which also featured Colby O’Donis and earned a Grammy nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards. This was earned the both young Konvict Muzik artists their first Grammy Nominations and has reached #1 in more than 14 countries, including Australia, UK & the U.S.
* Flo Rida’s new album R.O.O.T.S. features Akon on the track “Available”.
* Akon has recorded a song with E-40 titled “Wake It Up” for E-40’s album, The Ball Street Journal. Akon experiments with the auto-tune effect in the song.
* Rap singer Nelly confirmed that Akon, Pharrell, and T-Pain have talked about forming a rap supergroup in 2009.
* Akon and Konvict Muzik are also producing hip hop/rock group Flipsyde’s 2009 release, State of Survival, which will be released via Kon Live Distribution and Cherrytree Records.
* Akon worked with Whitney Houston for her 2009 comeback album I Look to You. He appears on the track “Like I Never Left”.
* Akon worked with bachata group Aventura and Reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel on All Up 2 You the second single from Aventura’s album The Lastthat dropped in June.
* Akon recently signed Jayko, a Hispanic R&B and Reggaeton artist, to his label and is working with him on his debut album titled “Marcando Territorio”
* Sexy Bitch was released in July 2009, a collaboration with French DJ David Guetta.
* In August 2009, Akon released another version of Beautiful featuring BoA, a popular and legendary Korean singer. However, this version was for the Japanese market.
* Akon also sang in a song with Colby O’Donis called “What You Got”
Projects with other artists
- In 2006, Akon started his new record label Kon Live Distribution under Interscope Records. His first signed artist was Ray Lavender.
- He was featured on Gwen Stefani’s latest album, The Sweet Escape. He made an appearance on the title track and second single, “The Sweet Escape.” Akon produced the song. On December 10, 2006, Akon and Stefani appeared as musical guests on Saturday Night Live, however they did not perform the song as Stefani had not yet learned the lyrics. He performed the song live, however, on American Idol on March 28, 2007 due to Gwen Stefani’s appearance as a coach the night before. “The Sweet Escape” has reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Akon collaborated with Chamillionaire on his mixtape, Mixtape Messiah 2, featuring on the track “Ridin’ Overseas” which he also produced. The mixtape was available for download on Chamillionaire’s website from December 24, 2006.
- In 2006, after their 2005 Akon-produced single, “Soul Survivor,” the duo said that there is a lot more to expect from them in the future. The pair announced there are currently plans for a collaborative album.[35][36]
- Akon also appeared on Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s album Strength and Loyalty and Three 6 Mafia’s eighth studio album, Last 2 Walk, We The Best by DJ Khaled, Fabolous’s album, From Nothin’ to Somethin’, with 50 Cent on some tracks for Curtis,[37] T.I.’s 5th album, T.I. vs. T.I.P.,[38] Mario’s third solo album Go!,[39] and produced with Daddy Yankee” in the song called “Bring It On” on the album called El Cartel: The Big Boss which was released on June 5, 2007.[40]
- On July 7, 2007 Akon performed at the American leg of Live Earth.
- In November 2007, Akon recorded a remix of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” with Michael Jackson. In February 2008, the remix was released on the 25th anniversary rerelease of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Akon produced the track entitled “Echo” on Latin Boy band Menudo’s latest album, released in the spring of 2008.
- ‘Konvict Music’ would be responsible for the re-release of Kat Deluna’s debut album 9 Lives (album) which would feature Akon on the single “Am I Dreaming.”
- He was also in a song with Aventura ft. Akon and Wisin Y Yandel called “All up 2 you”.
- In July 2008 a song called “Hold My Hand” circulated the internet. The song is an R&B duet/collaboration between Michael Jackson and Akon, composed by Claude Kelly. There also exists another version featuring only Akon. There is also no official mention of the recording on either artists’ websites although Akon has spoken about the track on various other websites. It was not included in the track list for Freedom as Akon previously stated. During an interview with Tavis Smiley, Akon said that Jackson had planned on a high-profile release including a music video until the track had leaked. This is Jackson’s last known song before he died on June 25, 2009. In late July of that year a Tribute song by Akon known as “Cry Out Of Joy” was leaked onto the internet.
- Akon was also the executive producer of Kardinal Offishall’s fourth solo album Not 4 Sale, released September 9, 2008. The promo single “Graveyard Shift” features Akon as does the first single “Dangerous“, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and won the award for Single of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
- Akon co-wrote and recorded “Put It on My Tab” with New Kids on the Block for their 2008 reunion album The Block.[41]
- Akon co-wrote and produced Leona Lewis‘ hit record Forgive Me, off her debut album Spirit.
- He is currently working with X Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke on her upcoming debut album.
- Akon co-produced Konvict Muzik artist Lady Gaga’s first studio album The Fame and co-wrote & produced the worldwide smash-hit “Just Dance“, which also featured Colby O’Donis and earned a Grammy nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards. This was earned the both young Konvict Muzik artists their first Grammy Nominations and has reached #1 in more than 14 countries, including Australia, UK & the U.S.
- Flo Rida’s new album R.O.O.T.S. features Akon on the track “Available”.
- Akon has recorded a song with E-40 titled “Wake It Up” for E-40’s album, The Ball Street Journal. Akon experiments with the auto-tune effect in the song.
- Rap singer Nelly confirmed that Akon, Pharrell, and T-Pain have talked about forming a rap supergroup in 2009.[42]
- Akon and Konvict Muzik are also producing hip hop/rock group Flipsyde’s 2009 release, State of Survival, which will be released via Kon Live Distribution and Cherrytree Records.[43]
- Akon worked with Whitney Houston for her 2009 comeback album I Look to You. He appears on the track “Like I Never Left”.[44]
- Akon worked with bachata group Aventura and Reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel on All Up 2 You the second single from Aventura’s album The Lastthat dropped in June.
- Akon recently signed Jayko, a Hispanic R&B and Reggaeton artist, to his label and is working with him on his debut album titled “Marcando Territorio“
- Sexy Bitch was released in July 2009, a collaboration with French DJ David Guetta.
- In August 2009, Akon released another version of Beautiful featuring BoA, a popular and legendary Korean singer. However, this version was for the Japanese market.
- Akon also sang in a song with Colby O’Donis called “What You Got“
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