Akon

Akon
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Genre: Pop
Styles: Urban, Contemporary R&B
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. ...Read full biography
Konvicted [Explicit Version]
Released: 2006
Label: SRC Records / Universal Records
Critics' 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
Freedom
Released: 2008
Label: SRC/Universal Motown
Critics' Rating:
Akon spun off two number one pop hits and one number two from Konvicted, so he couldn't be blamed for working the same tricks on his third album, yet Freedom is a major change of pace -- the kind of drastic ...Read full review
Photos
Akon at Nouveau Casino in Paris in November 2006. (Van Offel / Dalle / Retna)Akon in Concert
Akon, 2007 (Universal)Akon in Concert
Akon at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards (Sara De Boer / Retna)Akon in Concert
Akon and Gwen Stefani in Atlanta on May 11, 2007 (Robb D. Cohen / Retna)Akon in Concert
Akon, 2007 (Universal)Akon in Concert
Akon arrives at the Kids' Choice Awards 2007. (Gary Lewis / Retna)Akon in Concert
Akon, 2007 (Universal)Akon in Concert
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