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Akon

Akon

  1. Whitney and Wyclef
    Vibe logo Vibe 17 hours ago

    Whitney Houston had the R&B music world on lock without a doubt, but she also dabbled in hip-hop too. From collaborations with Missy Elliott to getting some production from Swizz Beatz and Akon, Whitney was down with the urban sound. Her R&B tracks are...

  2. V Playlist: Tony Williams Feat. Kanye West, Akon Feat. French Montana, Lola Monroe, Nipsey Hussle
    Vibe logo Vibe 20 hours ago

    Daily Additions to the 'Pod. 1. Tony Williams Feat. Kanye West "Another You" Tony's collaboration with Mr. West from his King or The Fool album has hit the web. Listen to "Another You" Here 2. Akon Feat. French Montana "Hurt Somebody" This record...

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago
    Senegalese-American Akon perfoms before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012.

    Senegalese-American Akon perfoms before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012. View Photo »

  4. You will never hear Black Eyed Peas or Akon here. It is extremely gratifying to play for a crowd that really gets it. The music is quirky and it matches the crowd.
    SOURCE: Tehelka 2 months ago
  5. Five great Valentine 'loser' songs
    Firstpost 1 day ago

    When you have a loaded wallet and nobody to go out with? Here's Cat Stevens on another Saturday night with lots of money. She doesn't want to meet you. And doesn't come to the phone (in those old, analog, pre-mobile days) and you have to talk to ---...

  6. Over 280,000 People Click Like on the Explore Talent Page on the Facebook® Platform
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    Talent also helps aspiring entertainment professionals further their careers with contests that showcase their profiles to members of the social media community. Furthermore, the Explore Talent site features celebrity videos, exclusive interviews with...

  7. Akon ft. French Montana – Hurt Somebody
    Nah Right Hip Hop Blog 1 day ago

    It’s of course you ain’t goin find Yaris Vasquez It’s Yaris Sanchez and yes she’s a “star” and you will find a plethora of images back shots modeling pics videos interviews and the whole 9 I wonder if Akon wish he woulda kept the coke boy on the label….?

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago
    Akon performs ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012.

    Akon performs ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012. View Photo »

  9. It is quite remarkable that Aadesh has been able to convince stalwarts such as Akon and VanCleef and the London Philharmonic Orchestra to lend support and talent and creativity to this music concept
    SOURCE: Indian Express 2 months ago
  10. I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon)
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 14 months ago
  11. COLUMN: Songs for the hopeless romantic
    The Utah Statesman 2 days ago

    I typed "love songs" into Pandora I got "Lonely" by Akon. This confirms my belief that classic love music is dead. I guess we still have those crooners, but the male lead is slowly being replaced by melodic and melancholy female counterparts like Taylor...

  12. Banging on the door: 'Whitney's not coming!'
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    Samuels, a senior writer at Newsweek, writes that she was taping a segment for VH1's "Behind the Music" about singer Akon, and was planning to interview Houston after that segment was filmed. But as she taped the segment, she writes, "someone kept...

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About Akon

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Aliaune Thiam (born April 16, 1977), better known by his stage name Akon (pronounced /ˈeɪkɒn/) is a WolofSenegalese-American hip hop singer-songwriter,and record producer. Akon rose to prominence 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... Full Article

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  1. Akon performs ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Akon performs ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012.

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  2. Rap singer Akon performs during the opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match Ivory Coast vs Zambia at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Rap singer Akon performs during the opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match Ivory Coast vs Zambia at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

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  3. Musician and singer Akon performs before the African Cup of Nations final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast on February 12, 2012, at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Musician and singer Akon performs before the African Cup of Nations final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast on February 12, 2012, at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville.

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  4. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: Akon performs on stage at Park City Live during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: Akon performs on stage at Park City Live during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  5. ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Akon delivers a turkey to neighbors during Akon's Konfidence Foundation distribution of 300 holiday turkeys to Atlanta families in need in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club on November 22, 2011 in Atlanta,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Akon delivers a turkey to neighbors during Akon's Konfidence Foundation distribution of 300 holiday turkeys to Atlanta families in need in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club on November 22, 2011 in Atlanta,...

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  6. ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Ms. Kine President Konfidence, Shatavia Richardson Boys & Girls Club and Akon at Akon's Konfidence Foundation distribution of 300 holiday turkeys to Atlanta families in need in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys &... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Ms. Kine President Konfidence, Shatavia Richardson Boys & Girls Club and Akon at Akon's Konfidence Foundation distribution of 300 holiday turkeys to Atlanta families in need in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys &...

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  7. GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 07: Singer Akon performs on the stage at Guangzhou Gymnasium on November 7, 2011 in Guangzhou, China. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 07: Singer Akon performs on the stage at Guangzhou Gymnasium on November 7, 2011 in Guangzhou, China.

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  8. BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 04: Singer Akon performs on the stage at MasterCard Center on November 4, 2011 in Beijing, China. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 04: Singer Akon performs on the stage at MasterCard Center on November 4, 2011 in Beijing, China.

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  9. Senegalese-American hip hop and R&B singer Akon (R) performs on stage during his concert at Beijing's Mastercard Center, Beijing, November 4, 2011. The multi-platinum superstar kicked off his first Chinese mainland tour on Friday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Senegalese-American hip hop and R&B singer Akon (R) performs on stage during his concert at Beijing's Mastercard Center, Beijing, November 4, 2011. The multi-platinum superstar kicked off his first Chinese mainland tour on Friday.

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  10. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Akon visits BET's '106 & Park' at the BET Studios on October 24, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Akon visits BET's '106 & Park' at the BET Studios on October 24, 2011 in New York City.

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  11. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: (L-R) Nas, Terrence J, Rocsi, Eddie Murphy, and Akon visit BET's '106 & Park' at the BET Studios on October 24, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: (L-R) Nas, Terrence J, Rocsi, Eddie Murphy, and Akon visit BET's '106 & Park' at the BET Studios on October 24, 2011 in New York City.

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  12. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Singer Akon performs onstage during the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Singer Akon performs onstage during the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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  13. Singer Akon (C) performs with comedy troupe "The Lonely Island" at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Singer Akon (C) performs with comedy troupe "The Lonely Island" at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011.

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  14. Singer Akon (C) performs during the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Singer Akon (C) performs during the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011.

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  15. Singers Michael Bolton (L) and Akon perform at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Singers Michael Bolton (L) and Akon perform at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 18, 2011.

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  16. Michael Bolton, left, and Akon perform onstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Los Angeles. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Michael Bolton, left, and Akon perform onstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Los Angeles.

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  17. Akon performs onstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Los Angeles. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Akon performs onstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Los Angeles.

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  18. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: Rapper Talib Kweli poses backstage before performing at Park City Live during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: Rapper Talib Kweli poses backstage before performing at Park City Live during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  19. Singer Akon performs during the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards at the Pantages theatre in Los Angeles August 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Singer Akon performs during the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards at the Pantages theatre in Los Angeles August 26, 2011.

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  20. Akon performs during a tribute to BMI Icon Award recipient Snoop Dogg during the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Los Angeles. The show honored the songwriters and publishers of the most performed urban songs on U.S. radio and television in the past 12 months. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Akon performs during a tribute to BMI Icon Award recipient Snoop Dogg during the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Los Angeles. The show honored the songwriters and publishers of the most performed urban songs on U.S. radio and television in the past 12 months.

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  21. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: A general view of atmosphere at Park City Live during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: A general view of atmosphere at Park City Live during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  22. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: The Nail by artists Juan Pablo Pinto and Clary Akon is seen as part of the Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk on November 4, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: The Nail by artists Juan Pablo Pinto and Clary Akon is seen as part of the Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk on November 4, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

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  23. R&B star Akon performs in Bangalore, India, Sunday, April 17, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    R&B star Akon performs in Bangalore, India, Sunday, April 17, 2011.

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  24. R&B star Akon performs in Gurgaon, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Saturday, April 16, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    R&B star Akon performs in Gurgaon, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Saturday, April 16, 2011.

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  25. US musical genius Akon (L) smiles as he embraces Indian Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty as they address media representaives at a press conference in Mumbai on April 15, 2011, where he gave details of his forthcoming tour to India. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    US musical genius Akon (L) smiles as he embraces Indian Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty as they address media representaives at a press conference in Mumbai on April 15, 2011, where he gave details of his forthcoming tour to India.

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Akon performs ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012.

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  1. You will never hear Black Eyed Peas or Akon here. It is extremely gratifying to play for a crowd that really gets it. The music is quirky and it matches the crowd.
    SOURCE: Tehelka 2 months ago
  2. It is quite remarkable that Aadesh has been able to convince stalwarts such as Akon and VanCleef and the London Philharmonic Orchestra to lend support and talent and creativity to this music concept
    SOURCE: Indian Express 2 months ago
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