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Akon
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon (), is a Senegalese-United States, American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up (song), Locked Up" (featuring Styles P). Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio album ''Trouble (Akon album), Trouble'' (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the Contemporary R&B, R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely (Akon song), Lonely" the following year. His second album, ''Konvicted'' (2006), was met with continued success and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, while its lead singles, "I Wanna Love You (Akon song), I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg) and "Smack That" (featuring Eminem), both received nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboratio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon Discography
The discography of Akon, a Senegalese American singer, songwriter 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 certi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon (), is a Senegalese- American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his single " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P). Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio album '' Trouble'' (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, " Lonely" the following year. His second album, '' Konvicted'' (2006), was met with continued success and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, while its lead singles, " I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg) and "Smack That" (featuring Eminem), both received nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The songs simultaneously peaked at numbers one and two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively, along with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon Production Discography
The following is the discography of production work by Senegalese American singer, songwriter, and record producer Akon. 1996 Akon - ''Operations of Nature'' * "Operations of Nature" * "Operations of Nature (Remix)" * "Crack Rock" 2000 Lil Zane - ''Young World: The Future'' * 04. "What Must I Do" * 11. "What's Up" Devyne Stephens - Non-album single * Un-Huh 2001 Don Yute - ''Adrenalin'' * 02. "This Boy Here" 2003 Don Yute - ''Win Lose or Draw'' * 18. "Oh Mama" Loon - ''Loon'' * 10. "Like a Movie" 2004 404 Soldierz - ''All Out War'' * 09. "We Do" (featuring Akon) Akon - ''Trouble'' * 01. " Locked Up" * 02. "Trouble Nobody" * 03. " Belly Dancer (Bananza)" * 04. "Gangsta" * 05. "Ghetto" * 06. " Pot of Gold" * 07. "Show Out" * 08. " Lonely" * 09. "When the Time's Right" * 10. "Journey" * 11. "Don't Let Up" * 12. "Easy Road * 13. " Locked Up (Remix)" (featuring Styles P.) 2005 Baby Bash - ''Super Saucy'' * 01. " Baby I'm Back" (featuri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UpFront Records
UpFront Records is a record label owned and founded by DeVyne Stephens. Stephens discovered Senegalese R&B singer Akon and signed Akon to his UpFront Records. Akon went on to sell over a million copies of his 2004 debut, "Trouble", and score hit singles like "Locked Up" and "Lonely". UpFront Records' roster includes Akon, R&B quartet Red Dirt, and the rap group FA. Discography See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, ... References External links * {{Authority control American record labels Record labels established in 1996 Labels distributed by Universal Music Group Contemporary R&B record labels Hip-hop record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Locked Up (song)
"Locked Up" is a song by Senegalese-American singer and rapper Akon, taken as the lead single from the former's 2004 debut album, '' Trouble''. The single was released in the United States on April 5, 2004, peaking at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Locked Up" peaked within the top 10 of the charts in Ireland and the United Kingdom and the top 20 of the charts in France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. Background Although it was widely regarded that " Lonely" offered Akon's 2004 debut album '' Trouble'''s best option in terms of commercial breakthrough and lead single as well as first single, SRC A&R and producer Knobody chose "Locked Up" as the first and lead single because he wanted to break Akon in the streets first, and then cross-over. In an interview for HitQuarters, he claimed: "Locked Up" is a street record. I thought that was the place for us to start to get a fan-base, knowing that weight. We thought really carefully about the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Akon
This is the list of awards and nominations received by Senegalese Americans, Senegalese American singer, rapper and record producer, Akon. Awards and nominations American Music Awards , - , rowspan="3", , , rowspan="3", Akon , , Artist of the Year , , , - , Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist , , , - , Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist , , Grammy Awards , - , , , "Smack That" (with Eminem) , , rowspan="2", Best Rap/Sung Collaboration , , , - , rowspan="4", , , "I Wanna Love You (Akon song), I Wanna Love You" (with Snoop Dogg) , , , - , "The Sweet Escape" (with Gwen Stefani) , , Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals , , , - , "Bartender (T-Pain song), Bartender" (with T-Pain) , , Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group , , , - , ''Konvicted'' , , Best Contemporary R&B Album , , Billboard Legacy Made the Top Artists of the Year Chart in 2009 and 2011. Made the Billboard 200 Albums of the Year Chart in: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konvict Kulture
Konvict Kulture is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon, Melvin Brown and Bu Thiam in 2003 under the name Konvict Muzik. Artists including T-Pain, Kat DeLuna, Mali Music, Red Café, Dolla, Ya Boy, and Costa Titch have signed to and released singles or albums by the label. Heard at the beginning of many of the label's recordings, besides Akon's own production or songwriting contribution, is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". In 2022, the label was rebranded into Konvict Kulture. By 2011, Fotemah Mba was appointed Vice President of A&R for the label. The label operated with another label founded by Akon in 2006, KonLive Distribution, whose flagship artist was Lady Gaga. KonLive was an imprint of Interscope Records, while Konvict Muzik was an imprint of Akon's label, Universal Motown Records prior to the launching of KonLive. In 2011, Akon signed Nigerian artists P-Square, Tuface, and Wizkid as representatives of the label in Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konvict Muzik
Konvict Kulture is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon, Melvin Brown (music manager), Melvin Brown and Bu Thiam in 2003 under the name Konvict Muzik. Artists including T-Pain, Kat DeLuna, Mali Music (singer), Mali Music, Red Café, Dolla (rapper), Dolla, Ya Boy, and Costa Titch have signed to and released singles or albums by the label. Heard at the beginning of many of the label's recordings, besides Akon's own production or songwriting contribution, is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". In 2022, the label was rebranded into Konvict Kulture. By 2011, Fotemah Mba was appointed Vice President of Artists and repertoire, A&R for the label. The label operated with another label founded by Akon in 2006, KonLive Distribution, whose flagship artist was Lady Gaga. KonLive was an imprint of Interscope Records, while Konvict Muzik was an imprint of Akon's label, Universal Motown Records prior to the launching of KonLive. In 2011, Akon signed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon Lighting Africa
Akon Lighting Africa is a project started in 2014 by music artist Akon with Samba Bathily and Thione Niang which aims to provide electricity by solar energy in Africa. Their initial technique is to install solar street lights and small energy systems. History According to Akon (Aliaune Thiam, born in Missouri), he and Thione Niang grew up in Kaolack Region, Senegal, in a town without electricity. In 2013 both decided to help drive Africa’s transformation. Samba Bathily joined them and provided targeted solutions through his company, Solektra INT, which supplies solar-powered equipment. By combining their networks, they launched the project in February 2014. Their initial technique is to install solar street lights and small energy systems. The projects provided electricity in 14 African countries as of 2015 and employed over 5000 people, and Akon said they have reached 1 million households in African nations with their projects. The employees, newly trained, were mainly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SRC Records
SRC (Street Records Corporation) was an American record label created by former Loud Records CEO Steve Rifkind. It was a subsidiary of Universal Music Group and was distributed through Motown Records and Republic Records. Company history SRC was founded by Steve Rifkind in 2000. In 2002, he was ousted from his CEO position from Loud. Although he already had SRC, he made it a bigger priority and sign an exclusive distribution deal with Universal. The label was much like Loud Records, a hip hop and R&B label. The first move with the label was signing David Banner, a rapper from Jackson, Mississippi. With Banner as their flagship artist, SRC soared to great heights behind his 2003 debut. The label was instantly hailed as the second-coming of Interscope Records, due to the obvious similarities. The hit single "Like A Pimp," would make the label a household name within the hip hop community. During the year of 2003, the label would hit paydirt after hearing tapes from Senegale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
