Akon Talks 'Stadium' Album, Upcoming Movie & More
Akon Talks 'Stadium' Album, Upcoming Movie & MoreBillboardby Lacey Seidman, NY | May 08, 2012 2:15 EDT Check out a sneak peek at tonight's (April 11) VH1's 'Behind the Music' episode starring Akon. Last week (May 1), Akon stepped back into the ring with the video for "Hurt Somebody;" the French ...Akon planning reggae albumMusicrooms.netall 23 news articles »
Davido Collaborates With Akon
Davido Collaborates With AkonAllAfrica.comThe fast rising star is collaborating with Senegalese Konvict Music boss and singer, Akon, on the remix of his rave making single, Dami Duro. He disclosed this, to Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, saying that the remix of Dami Duro featuring ...and more »
Scarface's Rooted To Feature Akon, Jadakiss
Scarface's Rooted To Feature Akon, JadakissMTV.comWhen Rooted does arrive, it'll feature vocal contributions from Akon, Cee Lo, John Legend and Jadakiss and production from Virginia beatsmith Nottz and underground favorite Jake One. Ultimately Scarface credits California producer Ervin "EP" Pope with ...Scarface's 'Rooted' album to feature Jadakiss, Akon + more | Music NewsSoulCulture (blog)Scarface Reveals "Rooted" Features & ProducersHipHopDXall 3 news articles »
Spotted: Jay Sean Hangs Out with Akon in LA!
Spotted: Jay Sean Hangs Out with Akon in LA!Desi Hits!With India's strong love for Akon it doesn't surprise us that our Desi boy in the mainstream music industry was spotted with the artist this weekend. Jay Sean was seen with Akon at a LA night club. Jay Sean tweeted, “Me and my boy @Akon catchin up in ...
American Idol's Jessica Sanchez: Why Does Akon Say He Wants Her Voted Off?!
American Idol's Jessica Sanchez: Why Does Akon Say He Wants Her Voted Off?!E! OnlineAkon, who recently guest mentored on Idol, says Sanchez is by far his favorite contestant this season. "I know I shouldn't be saying this, but I kind of want her to get voted off so I can sign her," Akon told E! News at the Billboard Latin Music Awards ...Akon: Jessica Sanchez Is Overqualified for 'American Idol'AceShowbizAkon says Jessica overqualified for 'Idol'ABS CBN NewsAkon: 'I want to work with American Idol's Jessica Sanchez'Digital SpyBusiness Standard -SamayLiveall 18 news articles »
Akon, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer, of Senegalese origin. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up” the first single from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single "Smack That." He has since founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.