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Alioune Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri), known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles Locked Up and Lonely, from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, Freedom, was released in 2008. |
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Latest News in english
about Akon
CL Comment: Barcelona On Another Planet, Inter Have No Chance Of Winning The Champions League Date: 24 Nov 2009
Goal.com -
For those of you who are familiar with the American R&B artist Akon, you will be well aware that every song he makes always sounds the same.
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Footie stars get down with Akon Date: 24 Nov 2009
The Sun -
R&B star parties with Prem aces Drogba, Kalou and Eboue at charity bash
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David Guetta Cleans Up For First U.S. Hit Date: 22 Nov 2009
antiMUSIC -
A top story from this week. David Guetta scores his first U.S. top ten radio hit and gold single with "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon.
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David Guetta Cleans Up For First U.S. Hit Date: 20 Nov 2009
antiMUSIC -
David Guetta scores his first U.S. top ten radio hit and gold single with "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon.
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CL's picks for the week's best shows Date: 19 Nov 2009
Creative Loafing Atlanta -
WED/18 DAVID GUETTA Famous for his "Fuck me, I'm famous" club parties and mix records, this Parisian DJ has been known as the first to spin house records in France. His latest endeavor finds him on the production end of a star-studded album, teaming up with Akon, Will.i.am, Estelle, Kid Cudi, Ne-Yo, and Kelly Rowland, among others. Despite the crossover appeal, dude's first love still resides ...
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Top 40 Singles - 16 November 2009 Date: 17 Nov 2009
NZCity -
Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne David Guetta feat. Akon Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
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R. City Explain Problems With Being Boxed In Musically — Talk Akon, Songwriting & Long-Term Goals Date: 16 Nov 2009
Baller Status -
R. City, who is signed to music superstar Akon's wildly successful Konvict Music label, know that joining such a prominent label with the type of resume that they've built for themselves, means that they need to come with more than just an "okay" album, and they feel they are more than ready for that challenge.
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LXM PRO is Forced to Swap Artist AKON Amidst Personal Tragedy Date: 15 Nov 2009
PRWeb -
3OH!3 to Headline LXM 949 Event Special Guest DRAKE to also Perform (PRWeb Nov 15, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3207234.htm
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