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Akon Discography
The discography of Akon, a Senegalese American singer, songwriter, rapper and music producer, consists of five studio albums, four mixtapes, one extended play, thirty eight singles, eight promotional singles and ninety-two music videos. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Akon lived in Senegal with his family until the age of seven, when they returned to the United States to live in New Jersey. A three-year prison sentence inspired Akon to begin recording songs in his home studio: Universal Records signed him after becoming aware of his music, and his debut album ''Trouble'' was released in June 2004. Two of its singles – " Locked Up" and " Lonely" – reached the top ten of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with the latter topping numerous singles charts worldwide and being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). ''Trouble'' also included the singles "Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)", "Ghetto", " Belly Dancer (Bananza)" and " Pot of Gold", and was eventually c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album '' Trouble'' (2004), followed by the second single " Lonely". His second album, ''Konvicted'' (2006), received three Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" (featuring Eminem) and " I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg). Both singles became ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hits, followed up by "Don't Matter" and "Sorry, Blame It on Me". His third studio album '' Freedom'' (2008) was led by the single "Right Now (Na Na Na)". Akon often provides vocals as a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 songs, resulting in five Grammy Award nominations. He is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIAA Certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.RIAA certification criteria Retrieved on September 11, 2006 Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the must first request certification. The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Love You (Akon Song)
"I Wanna Love You" (originally titled "I Wanna Fuck You") is a song written and recorded by singer Akon featuring Snoop Dogg. It was released in October 2006 as the second single from his second studio album, ''Konvicted''. It is also featured on Snoop Dogg's eighth album, ''Tha Blue Carpet Treatment''. This song was Akon's first #1 single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was also Snoop's second #1 on the same chart. It also reached a peak of #3 on the UK Singles Chart. The track originally had Akon as a featured artist and was performed by rapper Plies from Fort Myers, Florida, but his verse was replaced by Snoop's and his name has been left out from the writers' credits. This song was #88 on ''MTV Asia''s list of Top 100 Hits of 2007. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008. In the edited version of the song, the word "fuck" is replaced with "love", and a line in the chorus ("I see you winding and grinding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smack That
"Smack That" is a song by American singer and songwriter Akon featuring American rapper Eminem from the former's second studio album ''Konvicted'' (2006). Produced by the latter, it was written by the artists alongside Mike Strange and Luis Resto. The collaboration came after the two artists met during a recording session for Shady Records rapper Obie Trice. The song received acclaim from contemporary music critics for being a great club song. "Smack That" was released as the first single from the sophomore ''Konvicted'' on September 26, 2006. Commercially, the song reached number one on 10 record charts and peaked inside the top 10 in nine, including the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number two. It received several gold and platinum certifications and sold over three million downloads in the United States. The song earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Background and release In the year of 2006, Akon met Eminem during his recording sessions f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konvicted
''Konvicted'' is the second studio album by American singer Akon. It was released on November 14, 2006. The album features collaborations with rappers Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Styles P and T-Pain. Background ''Konvicted'' is Akon's most successful album worldwide. The album received three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. On November 20, 2007, the RIAA certified the album ‘triple platinum’ with 3 million units sold in the US. It has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. The album was accompanied by several different bonus tracks depending on territory. In the UK, the track "Gringo" was issued. "Gringo" also became a bonus track for Target customers in the US. In Japan, the UK B-Side "Struggle Everyday" became the final track on the album. "Struggle Everyday" also became a bonus track for Circuit City customers in the US. All digital versions of the album come accompanied by a remix of "I Wanna Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Jeezy
Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Signing to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, his major label debut, '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'', was released the following year and debuted at #2 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 172,000 copies in its first week and was later receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Jeezy is credited, along with fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, for helping to pioneer and popularize trap music with a mainstream audience. Jeezy began his music career in 2001 as Lil J with the release of ''Thuggin' Under the Influence (T.U.I.)''. In total, Jeezy has released ten studio albums, as well as numerous successful singles, including the top five hit " Soul Survivor" (featuring Akon), as well as the top 40 hits " I Luv It", "Go Getta" (featuring R. Kelly), and "Put On" (featuring Kanye West). In addition, Jeezy has als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Survivor (Young Jeezy Song)
"Soul Survivor" is the second single of American rapper Young Jeezy, and appears on the 2005 album '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101''. The song features Akon. The song was released through Def Jam Recordings and Young Jeezy's Corporate Thugz Entertainment This song is featured on '' Def Jam: Icon'', a video game for the Xbox 360 & PS3, a video game Young Jeezy appears in as himself providing his own voice and likeness and is a playable character. It was also featured on the ''Bones'' episode "The Man in the Wall". Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. The video was directed by Benny Boom and is heavily inspired by '' Paid in Full''. Beanie Sigel, Cam'ron, Fabolous, DJ Clue, Zab Judah and Big Meech all make cameo appearances. Remixes There are remixes of the song, one features Boyz In Da Hood and Jim Jones, another used the lyrics from Vybz Kartel's "Gun Session" featuring Shabba Ranks, Sizzla, and Akon, a remix features lyrics from Tupac Shakur's "T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Bash
Ronald Ray Bryant (born October 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper. From 1995 until 1998, as part of Dope House Records, after which he changed the last part of his stage name to "Bash." His first album ''Savage Dreams'' (2001), was followed by ''On Tha Cool'' (2002), and his first major label release: ''Tha Smokin' Nephew'' (2003). The album included the single "Suga Suga" (alongside Frankie J), which peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2005, ''Super Saucy'' was released, preceded by the lead single "Baby, I'm Back (song), Baby, I'm Back" (featuring Akon). ''Cyclone (Baby Bash album), Cyclone'' followed in 2007, with Cyclone (song), its title single (featuring T-Pain) and its follow-up, "What Is It" (featuring Sean Kingston), finding moderate success on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' charts as well. He contributed to other performers' works, including the song "Obsession ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby I'm Back (song)
"Baby, I'm Back" is a song by American rapper Baby Bash featuring vocals from Senegalese-American singer Akon. It was released on January 18, 2005, as the first single from Baby Bash's second studio album, ''Super Saucy'' (2005). Commercial performance "Baby, I'm Back" peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Songs chart. On October 4, 2005, ''Baby, I'm Back'' was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies. The song also found success on Canadian radio, reaching number 26 on the ''Radio & Records'' CHR/Pop Top 30 chart. Music video A music video was released to promote the single. The video was directed by Jessy Terrero and produced by Josh Goldstein. Track listing * CD single # "Baby I'm Back" (album version) # "Baby I'm Back" (Dan Strong remix) # "Keep It 100" (featuring E-40 and Bosco) # "Baby I'm Back" (video featuring Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Albums Chart
The Official Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales and (from March 2015) audio streaming in the United Kingdom. It was published for the first time on 22 July 1956 and is compiled every week by the Official Charts Company (OCC) on Fridays (previously Sundays). It is broadcast on BBC Radio 1 (top 5) and found on the OCC website as a Top 100 or on UKChartsPlus as a Top 200, with positions continuing until all sales have been tracked in data only available to industry insiders. However, even though number 100 was classed as a hit album (as in the case of The Guinness Book of British Hit Albums) in the 1980s until January 1989, since the compilations were removed this definition was changed to Top 75 with follow-up books such as The Virgin Book of British Hit Albums book only including this data. As of 2021, the OCC still only tracks how many UK Top 75s album hits and how many weeks in Top 75 albums chart each artist has achieved. To qualify for the Offi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is the British recorded music industry's Trade association. It runs the BRIT Awards, the Classic BRIT Awards, National Album Day, is home to the Mercury Prize, and co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association, and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards. Structure Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all three "major" record companies in the UK (Warner Music UK, Sony Music UK, & Universal Music UK), and over 450 independent record labels and small to medium-sized music businesses. The BPI council is the management and policy forum of the BPI. It is chaired by the chair of BPI, and includes the chief executive, chief operating officer (COO) and the general counsel. In addition it includes 12 representatives from the recorded music sector, six from major labels, two each from the three major companies, and six from the independent sector, which are selected by votin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pot Of Gold (Akon Song)
"Pot of Gold" is the fifth and final single from Senegalese singer-songwriter Akon's debut studio album, ''Trouble''. Released as a European-only single, the song failed to chart significantly anywhere, peaking at number 77 in the United Kingdom and at number 95 in Germany. The single was not released in the United States, making it Akon's only single to date not to be. A music video for the track, directed by Gil Green, was released to Akon's YouTube account on October 24, 2005. Two versions of the video were filmed: a clean version, and an explicit version, which has never been broadcast on television. Track listing ; UK CD1 # "Pot of Gold" (Radio Edit) - 3:23 # "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" (Remix) (Feat. Kardinal Offishall Jason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall (), is a Canadian rapper, record producer, DJ, and record executive. Often credited as Canada's " hip hop ambassador", he is regarded as one of the country ...) - 3:27 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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