He has also focused on philanthropy with his Akon Lighting Africa, which has helped bring electricity to 15 countries of Africa. These hit singles which were all top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 also kept the album in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 for 28 consecutive weeks.Īkon began releasing music with his 2004 debut Trouble, which featured his breakthrough hits “ Locked Up” and “ Lonely.” After his commercial breakthrough, he founded Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution, helping launch the careers of T-Pain, Kardinal Official, and more. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ Iconic R&B Singer and global superstar AKON’s sophomore album Konvicted, now RIAA certified 6X Platinum, is available for pre-order in a 2 LP standard black vinyl edition or a special edition vinyl with a matte finish jacket and a remix of It Don’t Matter by producer TMXO. publisher: Byefall Music, LLC, Famous Music Publishing, Resto World Music, Shroom Shady Music and Slick Jesus. Enjoy this collectible and pass it to the next generation.” Originally released on November 14, 2006, Konvicted helped launch Akon into superstardom and made him a household name, debuting at #2 on the Billboard 200 and going on to receive a 3X Platinum certification from the RIAA, with “Don’t Matter” (#1 on the Billboard Hot 100),” “Smack That” (#2 on the Billboard Hot 100), and “Sorry, Blame It On Me” (#7 on the Billboard Hot 100). mash-ups: United State of Pop by DJ Earworm. Pre-order, HERE.Īdded AKON, “So proud of this body of work and super thankful for having the most amazing fan base worldwide that kept me alive all these years. The digital deluxe features 10 unreleased or previously unavailable tracks. Santa Monica, CA – January 21, 2022 – Iconic R&B Singer and global superstar AKON’s sophomore album Konvicted, now RIAA certified 6X Platinum, is available for pre-order in a 2 LP standard black vinyl edition or a special edition vinyl with a matte finish jacket and a remix of “It Don’t Matter” by producer TMXO. Whenever the yearning and heartache is allowed through, he's not persuasive, and he sounds like he still has the club on his mind.Digital Deluxe Edition Includes 10 Tracks Making Their Digital Debut Akon hits on strippers (but does not fall in love with them), smacks behinds, and tends to go with what suits him best: bragging and seducing while delivering like-sounding hooks in his unique voice. The guest spots come from Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Styles P, leaving no room for female hooks or verses. He even addresses his newfound fame, along with the expectations and other forms of grief that come with it, in a vague but very saddened way throughout "The Rain." For the most part, though, Konvicted offers more ultra-macho R&B. His second album, Konvicted, isn't much different from the debut (patchiness included), even though it comes from a different perspective.
and U.K. Kelly, Gwen Stefani, and even Elton John. Mixing smooth R&B vocals with hip-hop grooves, Senegalese-American singer, producer, and entrepreneur Akon first gained fame with the single 'Locked Up,' from his 2004 debut album, Trouble. Upgraded from writing songs and doing the occasional hook for B-, C-, and D-level artists, he tallied a multi-platinum album, was granted his own boutique label (which was used to spawn T-Pain), and became in-demand as an A-list collaborator - he worked with Young Jeezy, R. "Locked Up"'s success provided Akon with instant heavyweight clout.
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