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As he continued to release singles, such the 2013 collaboration with Wiz Khalifa titled "Dirty Work," Akon also amounted more acting gigs, including a roles in the thriller parody "Tooken" (2015) and the crime drama "American Heist" (2015). Akon) (Top 5 Dead Or Alive) (Jadakiss) Coméntale (feat. Around this time, Akon incepted an acting career, making his big screen debut in the internationally conscious drama "Black November" (2012). Among his notable releases were "Angel" and "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti" in 2010 the latter was written and produced as a charity single to benefit victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. Following the release of Freedom, Akon released and collaborated on a number of singles. Akon Tour Dates, Concert Tickets, & Live Streams. While Akon's following album, Freedom (2009), did not receive the same awards attention as Konvicted, it spawned four successful singles-"Beautiful," "I'm So Paid," "Right Now (Na Na Na)," and "We Don't Care"-and sold over a million copies to reach the United States' certified platinum status. He produced Gwen Stefani's album The Sweet Escape (2006), and launched his own clothing line under the label Konvict Clothing. Akon then expanded his creative reach beyond singing and songwriting. Akon has since then also founded two successful record labels ‘Konvict Muzik’ and ‘Kon Live Distribution’. Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, is an American songwriter, singer, businessman, record producer, and actor. The album earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album featured songs "Smack That" (which boasted a guest appearance by artist Eminem) and "I Wanna F-k You," otherwise known as "I Wanna Love You" (which included a verse by Snoop Dogg), earned nominations in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. What is Akon’s net worth As of 2022, Akon’s net worth is estimated to be roughly 80 million. Critical success would accompany Akon's next album, Konvicted (2006).
His first album, Trouble (2004), begat the single "Lonely" and prompted-via the popularity of "Locked Up"-a record deal with SRC Records. Shortly after turning 30, Akon began to find success as a music artist. Upon reaching high school, he remained in the state with his brother while his parents relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. At age seven, Akon moved with his family to New Jersey. Akon spent most of his childhood in Dakar, Senegal, the native country of his father, jazz musician Mor Thiam Akon's mother, Kine Gueye Thiam, was a dancer. Akon was born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam on April 16, 1973, in St. Working with famous artists including Eminem, Snoop Dogg, musical parodists The Lonely Island and Gwen Stefani, among others, Akon affixed himself to the center of the hip hop scene, becoming one of the most popular artists of his era. The hip hop singer, songwriter, and producer broke out in the years surrounding the inception of his relationship with SRC Records, going on to release popular and acclaimed albums Trouble (2004), Konvicted (2006), and Freedom. For inquiries and reservations, you may call 911-5555.It only took music artist Akon a few years to leap from total obscurity to certified platinum status. Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) - Php2,650 Upper Box B (Free Seating) - Php1,320 Rap singer Nelly confirmed that Akon, Pharrell and T-Pain have talked about forming a rap supergroup in 2009.Ī new song by Akon called "Angel Eyes" featuring Play-N-Skillz has leaked onto the internet the song's instrumental is clearly from the classic Kim Carnes song, "Bette Davis Eyes".Īkon comes back in Manila for his second concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, 8:00 PM. The Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger said that he'll be the producer for her next album Her Name Is Nicole and she said that he will feature her in a song called "On My Side". Louis, Missouri on 16th April 1973 and a significant part of his childhood was spent in Senegal. Akon is also confirmed to feature in Flo Rida's upcoming album with the song "Guarantee". Akon was inclined towards music from a very tender age, and this eagerness to explore music cultivated in the urge to learn play instruments which included guitar, djembe, and drums. Akon released his new album Freedom on December 2, which spawned three singles: "Right Now (Na Na Na)", "I'm So Paid" (featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy) and "Beautiful" (featuring Kardinal Offishall and Colby O'Donis).
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