Of course his classic “Lonely” was the highlight but the audience really loved "Smack That" and I did too. He’s very nice to look at and has moves and sings quite well too. It certainly helped that he was shirtless basically the entire time. However, Akon was awesome.įor it being a fairly empty arena, Akon sure put on a heck of a show. "Lonely, I’m so lonely." That’s how I felt at this show, it was pretty empty. In 2009 the singer worked alongside David Guetta to create the track “Sexy Bitch”, which topped the charts in over 6 countries, and has since released the singles “Angel”, “Kush”, and “So Blue”. Following the release Akon began collaborating with Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, New Kids on the Block, Leona Lews and Alexandra Burke. “Konvicted” was followed in December 2008 by Akon’s third full-length “Freedom”, which spanwed the singles “Right Now (Na Na Na)”, “I’m So Paid”, “Beautiful”, and “We Don’t Care”. Featuring the likes of Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Styles P, the record was led by the single “Smack That” and went on to sell over three million units. The singer and rapper’s sophomore album “Konvicted” appeared in November 2006 and peaked at No. Akon subsequently collaborated with rapper Young Jeezy on his album “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101”, before forming his own record label Kon Live Distribution. The following year Akon issued the single “Lonely” which became his first worldwide hit, rising to No. Led by the single “Locked Up”, the record topped the charts in the UK, going on to sell over 2.8 million copies. From inside the prison walls the singer and rapper was able to focus on what was important and started generating musical ideas.Īfter being introduced to Devyne Stephens, the rapper signed with Universal’s SRC Records who issued his debut full-length “Trouble” in June 2004. Upon discovering hip-hop Akon began immersing himself in its culture however later ended up in jail serving a three year sentence. Influenced by his percussionist father, Akon learned to play the drums, guitar and djembe from a young age before settling in New Jersey at the age of seven. Louis, Missouri, however raised largely in Senegal, Akon is the stage name of Ailaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam.
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