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Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as Akon (), is an American singer, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor of Senegalese descent. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.

He has since founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. His second album, Konvicted received three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best Contemporary R&B Album for Konvicted album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" and "I Wanna Love You".

He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. Akon has had four songs certified as 3× platinum, three songs certified as 2× platinum, more than ten songs certified as 1× platinum and more than ten songs certified as gold in digital sales. Akon has sung songs in other languages including Tamil, Hindi, and Spanish. He was listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the #1 selling artist for master ringtones in the world.

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. He has worked with numerous performers such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Whitney Houston, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Gwen Stefani. He has had five Grammy Awards nominations and has produced songs for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis, Kardinal Offishall, Leona Lewis, and T-Pain.

Forbes ranked Akon 80th (Power Rank) in Forbes Celebrity 100 in 2010 and 5th in 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list, in 2011. Billboard ranked Akon No. 6 on the list of Top Digital Songs Artists of the decade.

Albums/Movies/TV Shows

2016

Stadium

Stadium Tracks

1	That Na Na	3:54	Lyrics
2	Take It Down Low	3:36	Lyrics
3	So Blue	3:34	Lyrics
4	Nosy Neighbor	5:49	Lyrics
5	Just A Man	4:27	Lyrics
6	Hypnotized	3:08	Lyrics
7	Good Girls Lie	3:27	Lyrics
8	Give It To 'Em	5:12	Lyrics
9	Drop Down Low	4:18	Lyrics
10	Angel	3:36	Lyrics
11	America's Most Wanted	3:38	Lyrics

2012

Konkrete Jungle

Konkrete Jungle Tracks

1	Konkrete Jungle (Intro)	0:26
2	Used To Know Remix	4:35
3	CaShin Out (Re-remix)	4:03
4	We On	3:17
5	Samn Damn Time Remix	3:15
6	Ain't Sayin Nothin	3:29
7	Salute 100 Ya'll	4:05
8	Be More Careful	3:37
9	Call Da Police	3:37
10	Throw Dat	3:43
11	Put It On Me	3:28
12	Slow Motion	3:47
13	Get By	4:32

2011

Konkrete

Konkrete Tracks

1	Hurt Somebody	4:29
2	Keep Up	3:35
3	Honey I'm Home	2:29
4	Top Chef	4:40
5	Still A Survivor	4:24
6	So High	4:40
7	Self Made	4:34
8	Make It In The City	3:26
9	Do It	4:13
10	Long Gone	4:14
11	Weekend	2:58
12	Survivor	4:24
13	Searching For Love	4:27
14	Time Or Money	4:44
15	Conspiracy	3:12

2008

Freedom

Freedom is the third studio album by hip hop and R&B Senegalese-American singer and record producer Akon. The album was originally named Acquitted; however, Akon changed it before it was released. It was released as a download on December 1, 2008, and in stores December 2, 2008. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 with 110,600 copies sold in its first week.

Genre: R&B, hip hop, dance

Release date: Dec 2, 2008

Freedom Tracks

1	Right Now (Na Na Na)	5:03
2	Beautiful	3:50
3	Keep You Much Longer	4:22
4	Troublemaker	3:58
5	We Don't Care	3:52
6	I'm So Paid	4:33
7	Holla Holla	3:04
8	Against The Grain	4:07
9	Be With You	3:49
10	Sunny Day	5:13
11	Birthmark	4:24
12	Over The Edge	4:29
13	Freedom	4:13
14	Clap Again	5:12

2006

Konvicted

Konvicted is the second studio album by hip hop and R&B Senegalese-American singer Akon. It was released in November 2006. The album features collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Styles P and T-Pain. He went on to become Billboard’s Top Artist of 2007, the #2 Hot 100 Producer of the Year, and #2 Hot 100 Songwriter of the year after the album was released.

Genre: Hip hop, R&B

Release date: Nov 14, 2006

Konvicted Tracks

1	Shake Down	3:57
2	Blown Away	3:18
3	Smack That	4:14
4	I Wanna Love You	4:16
5	The Rain	5:21
6	Never Took The Time	4:00
7	Mama Africa	4:27
8	I Can't Wait	3:54
9	Gangsta Bop	4:08
10	Tired Of Runnin'	7:20
11	Once In A While	6:01
12	Don't Matter	4:06
13	Sorry, Blame It On Me	5:20
14	Rush	5:31
15	Don't Matter (Calypso Remix)	5:37
16	Gringo	4:34
17	Struggle Everyday	4:17
18	Fair To You	3:23
19	Still Alone	2:50
20	I Wanna Love You (Edited)	3:27

2004

Trouble

Trouble is the debut album by the Senegalese-American hip hop and R&B singer Akon, released in 2004. The album contains Akon's first worldwide hit single, "Lonely", however, the release of "Locked Up" propelled Akon to sign a record deal."Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)" was released as promotional single in May 11, 2004 The album performed well in the United Kingdom where it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Album Chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA in the United States and has sold 1.6 million copies.

Genre: R&B, hip hop soul, world music

Release date: Jun 29, 2004

Trouble Tracks

1	Locked Up	4:02
2	Trouble Nobody	3:23
3	Bananza (Belly Dancer)	4:08
4	Gangsta	4:08
5	Ghetto	3:53
6	Pot Of Gold	4:04
7	Show Out	3:25
8	Lonely	4:25
9	When The Time's Right	3:45
10	Journey	4:13
11	Don't Let Up	4:34
12	I Won't	3:24
13	Locked Up (Remix)	4:02
14	Easy Road	3:23
15	Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)	2:49
16	Senegal	3:00
17	Keep On Callin'	3:41
18	Never Gonna Get It	4:11
19	Miss Melody	3:50
20	Baby I'm Back	3:53
21	Kill The Dance (Got Something For Ya)	2:57