Akon says in a recent interview with AP that Lady Gaga was a blessing and came at the right moment. He also told the story of the "Just Dance" singer getting dropped from Interscope Records and he decided to sign her to KonLive.
Is there a possible dance track for Dr. Dre? Akon says, “You’ve got some straight hardcore hip-hop guys actually moving into the dance realm.” He adds, “That’s shocking when you got someone like Dr. Dre about to do a dance record.”
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Line-up For MJ Tribute In Vienna Announced
13 music artists will pay tribute to the late King of Pop in Austria this month. Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Akon, Natalie Cole, and Sister Sledge are just to name a few performers to his the stage on September 26, in Vienna. Katherine Jackson and Michael's children will travel to the event.
Half the tickets were already sold ranging in price of $91 and $745!
UPDATE: "Chris is not confirmed to perform or participate in any capacity for this show," the publicist for Brown's label tells E! News.
Thats sucks Breezy can't go, since he needs to redeem himself and gains LOTS of fans back. He most likely can't participate because he would have to put his 180 hours of community service on hold and get the courts permission to travel over seas.
UPDATE 2: According to the Associated Press: The MJ tribute has been moved to London, organizers announced Friday, saying they needed more time to put together a show fit for the King of Pop.
Photo:John Issac/MJJ Productions via MichaelJackson.com
Sunday, January 18, 2009
NJR Award Performances
10th Annual NRJ Music Awards was in Cannes, France, on Saturday
Akon performed 'Right Now (Na Na Na)'
Pussycat Dolls performed 'I Hate This Part' and 'When I Grow Up'
Akon performed 'Right Now (Na Na Na)'
Pussycat Dolls performed 'I Hate This Part' and 'When I Grow Up'
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Akon's Real Name
Akon tells Ellen DeGeneres his given African name, which is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Monday, December 8, 2008
Akon's Got Konfidence
Akon’s Konfidence Foundation and actress Holly Robinson Peete’s HollyRod4Kids Foundation hosted the 2008 Children’s Holiday Bowl on Sunday. The charity event took place at downtown Los Angeles’ Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge at L.A. Live.
Photo:Jessica Washington/Rap-Up
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Akon - Right Now Live
Akon kicked off the release of his third album Freedom by going crowd surfing (in a suit) and performing his hit “Right Now (Na Na Na)” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Critics Review Akon's Freedom
Akon'd third album, Freedom, hits stores and online tomorrow! Here's what the critics have to say:
Entertainment Weekly: Akon’s philosophy of liberty also includes the freedom to reuse nearly identical hooks for 13 songs straight. That approach may bring him plenty money, but it yields only a few legitimately fun tracks, buried beneath a pile of boring retreads. C-
Rolling Stone: Most of Freedom is pure melodrama about love and love lost, delivered in a hooting style over synth-swamped beats that are closer to early Peter Gabriel than to 2008 hip-hop. 3 out of 5
Boston Globe: The album seems obsessed with love and more love; a lot of it would be Oprah approved. Freedom is much different than his debut, the vexed Trouble and its follow-up, the sexier and funkier Konvicted.
The Times (U.K.): One listen to Freedom will convince you that the man is really just a soppy old romantic. The autotune vocals and 1980s aesthetic—tinny beats and digital synths—start out fresh, but, over 14 similarly produced tracks, soon get boring. 2 out of 5
The Guardian (U.K.): Despite his hip-hop roots and the presence of guest rappers such as Lil Wayne, it’s Akon’s buoyant pop sensibility that prevails.3 out of 5
Entertainment Weekly: Akon’s philosophy of liberty also includes the freedom to reuse nearly identical hooks for 13 songs straight. That approach may bring him plenty money, but it yields only a few legitimately fun tracks, buried beneath a pile of boring retreads. C-
Rolling Stone: Most of Freedom is pure melodrama about love and love lost, delivered in a hooting style over synth-swamped beats that are closer to early Peter Gabriel than to 2008 hip-hop. 3 out of 5
Boston Globe: The album seems obsessed with love and more love; a lot of it would be Oprah approved. Freedom is much different than his debut, the vexed Trouble and its follow-up, the sexier and funkier Konvicted.
The Times (U.K.): One listen to Freedom will convince you that the man is really just a soppy old romantic. The autotune vocals and 1980s aesthetic—tinny beats and digital synths—start out fresh, but, over 14 similarly produced tracks, soon get boring. 2 out of 5
The Guardian (U.K.): Despite his hip-hop roots and the presence of guest rappers such as Lil Wayne, it’s Akon’s buoyant pop sensibility that prevails.3 out of 5
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Nelly Performes Live With Ashanti & Akon
Nelly perform “Body On Me” with Ashanti and Akon on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Tuesday.
Quick Updates
Courtney Love recently railed against the Jonas Brothers, insisting nothing about the pop trio is rock ‘n’ roll. “They are completely not rock n’ roll. I can’t stand that —-!,” she said. Courtney that’s why they are POP STARS.
According to Rap-Up.com, Akon will release his third studio album Freedom on November 25th. The album had previously been titled Acquitted. There is no news on a first single yet. Akon is due in court a week after December 1st to stand trial on criminal charges from a fan-tossing incident last summer.
It was revealed on Wednesday that the Jonas Brothers, M.I.A., and Lil Wayne are one of three artists featured in an outdoor billboard campaign for MySpace Music in New York City’s Times Square.
M.I.A. has been selected as one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century.” The magazine’s list also includes Gnarls Barkley’s Danger Mouse. M.I.A. was selected “because she’s the first and only major artist in world music.” M.I.A.’s single “Paper Planes” is currently No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Busta Rhymes has signed with Universal Motown. Busta will release his eighth studio album on the label on December 9th. Universal Motown is home to artists Lil Wayne, Nelly, Akon, and Ashanti, among others.
According to Rap-Up.com, Akon will release his third studio album Freedom on November 25th. The album had previously been titled Acquitted. There is no news on a first single yet. Akon is due in court a week after December 1st to stand trial on criminal charges from a fan-tossing incident last summer.
It was revealed on Wednesday that the Jonas Brothers, M.I.A., and Lil Wayne are one of three artists featured in an outdoor billboard campaign for MySpace Music in New York City’s Times Square.
M.I.A. has been selected as one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century.” The magazine’s list also includes Gnarls Barkley’s Danger Mouse. M.I.A. was selected “because she’s the first and only major artist in world music.” M.I.A.’s single “Paper Planes” is currently No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Busta Rhymes has signed with Universal Motown. Busta will release his eighth studio album on the label on December 9th. Universal Motown is home to artists Lil Wayne, Nelly, Akon, and Ashanti, among others.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Whitney Houston's New Music
The beautiful sounds of Whitney Houston is hitting the internet. Heres a song featuring Akon, Like I Never Left
What do you think?
Source:GFanMusic
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Nelly Premieres Body On Me Video
Nelly premiered Body On Me video featuring Akon and Ashanti on FNMTV Premieres. Is it just me or does Nelly look really buff?
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Akon & Michael Jackson Single!
We are not kidding on this one. Akon and the king of pop Michael Jackson have collaborated on a new song titled Hold My Hand, has been leaked. The song will be featured on Akon's upcoming album Acquitted. Previously confirmed by Akon he wants Michael to sing one of his sings on his new LP. The two musicians have already started to record for Michael's new album in LA sometime in April.
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