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Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | genre = hlist|Contemporary R&B|R&B|hip-hop|Pop music|pop|dance-popCite web Loftus Johnny |year=2006 Akon — Biography https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p535592/biography May 8, 2008 Allmusic October 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231017083101/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/akon-mn0000933458 live | label = Flatlist| * Konvict Kulture * Akonik Label Group | Akonik * BMG Rights Management|BMG * Atlantic Records|Atlantic * Konvict Muzik|Konvict * KonLive Distribution|KonLive * Republic Records|Republic * Universal Motown Records|Universal Motown * Universal Records (1995)|Universal Records * SRC Records|SRC * UpFront Records|UpFront | website = URL|akon.com | module = Infobox | embed = yes|child=yes | header = Logo | headerstyle = background:#b0c4de | data2 = File:Akon Logo.png|180px ''Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam'' (born April 16, 1973, known mononymously as ''Akon'' (IPAc-en|ˈ|eɪ|k|ɒ|n, 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 (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 Collaboration. The songs simultaneously peaked at numbers one and two on the Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively, along with two of his singles released the following year: "Don't Matter" and his guest performance on Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape (song)|The Sweet Escape"; this made Akon the first solo artist to concurrently hold the top two positions on the chart twice.Bronson, Fred. "[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1053124/chart-beat Chart Beat] Webarchive https://web.archive.org/web/20140919112131/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1053124/chart-beat September 19, 2014 ", ''Billboard Magazine'', April 5, 2007.cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chart-beat-159-1053124/ | title=Chart Beat | magazine=Billboard (magazine)|Billboard | access-date=November 7, 2023 | archive-date=November 7, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107024224/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chart-beat-159-1053124/ | url-status=live His third album, ''Freedom (Akon album)|Freedom'' (2008, was supported by the top ten single, "Right Now (Na Na Na)", as well as the top 40 singles "I'm So Paid" (featuring Lil Wayne and Jeezy) and "Beautiful (Akon song)|Beautiful" (featuring Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall). His fourth album, ''El Negreeto'' (2019, explored reggaeton and Latin music, while his fifth album, ''Akonda'' (also 2019, explored Afrobeats; both of which failed to chart. Along with his solo career, Akon has guest performed on 23 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entries for other artists—such activity earned him two additional Grammy Award nominations. Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, Kardinal Offishall, Jeffree Star and French Montana, among others. In addition, he holds a Akon production discography|separate career in production and songwriting predominantly for artists on the labels, but also for other artists such as Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Lionel Richie, Leona Lewis, Sean Paul, Whitney Houston, Mario (singer)|Mario, and Estelle (musician)|Estelle, among others. Akon has since been prolific in charitable and philanthropic endeavors. He launched the non-profit Akon Lighting Africa in 2014 and has begun development on Akon City, Senegal|his own city in Senegal, which is scheduled for completion in 2028. ''Forbes'' ranked Akon 80th (Power Rank) in the Forbes Celebrity 100|''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 in 2010Cite web April 18, 2012 Akon https://www.forbes.com/profile/akon/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20120417173650/http://www.forbes.com/profile/akon/ April 17, 2012 April 30, 2012 Forbes and 5th in the 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list, in 2011.Cite web October 17, 2011 Forbes releases "40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa" list | Channel O TV Online http://channelo.dstv.com/2011/10/forbes-releases-40-most-powerful-celebrities-in-africa-list/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130102232317/http://channelo.dstv.com/2011/10/forbes-releases-40-most-powerful-celebrities-in-africa-list/ January 2, 2013 April 30, 2012 Channelo.dstv.com ''Billboard'' ranked Akon number 6 on the list of Top Digital Songs Artists of the decade.Cite magazine Billboard – Music Charts, Music News, Artist Photo Gallery & Free Video http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/digital-songs-artists?year=2009 live |magazine=Billboard https://web.archive.org/web/20180804233042/https://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/digital-songs-artists?year=2009 August 4, 2018 October 6, 2014 He was listed by ''Guinness World Records'' as the number-one selling artist for master ringtones in the world, with 11 million sold by December 2007.Cite web https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/86827-best-selling-mastertones-act Best-selling mastertones act | Guinness World Records November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231107031153/https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/86827-best-selling-mastertones-act live
KonvictedEnhancedTrackByTrack - 15 vidéos
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 1 "Shake Down" | Urban Legends
Shake Down
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 2 "Blown Away" | Urban Legends
Blown Away
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 3 "Smack That" | Urban Legends
Akon - Smack That (Official Music Video) ft. Eminem
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 4 "I Wanna Love You" | Urban Legends
Akon - I Wanna Love You ft. Snoop Dogg
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 5 "The Rain" | Urban Legends
The Rain
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 6 "Never Took The Time" | Urban Legends
Never Took The Time
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 7 "Mama Africa" | Urban Legends
Mama Africa
Akon's 'Konvicted' Album Track-by-Track, Track: 8 "I Can't Wait" | Urban Legends