Summary

Akon

Akon (IPA pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.kɑn/)[1] (born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam)[2][3] on April 30, 1973[4][5][6] is a Senegalese hip hop and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Akon rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single "Smack That". He is the founder of Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. He is well known for singing hooks and has over 130 guest apperances and 18 Billboard Hot 100 songs to his credit. He is the only artist to ever accomplished the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice[7].

Genres/Tags: Music Videos-HipHop, Music Videos-R&B, Reggae, Dance