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Akon: Music
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Akon is one of the illest out their. His Rhymes are so sik.For all you people hating on akon yall dont know music. Akon is takin over 1 city at a time. Lookin for more things in the future Akon.
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Akon is exploding onto the R&B, and Hip-Hop scene. He is a successful solo artist, as well as a featured artist, an accomplished songwriter and producer. There is much more to expect from this up-and-coming artist. Akon is on top of the music world as his popularity continues to flourish.
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Akon began writing songs mostly about prison life and living in a ghetto setting. Akon saw his musical talents as a way to leave these surroundings. When he was released he immediately began recording his music and sending out demo tapes. Akon's unique blend of West African-style vocals and hip-hop lyricism eventually caught the ears of executives at Universal Records.
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Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Damala Thiam, was arraigned Dec. 3 by Fishkill Justice Harold Epstein following a six-month investigation into an incident at the KFEST concert, held June 3 at Dutchess Stadium. KFEST is an all-day music festival staged annually by Fishkill radio station WSPK (104.7 FM), which is known as K104.
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Akon's roots in music can be traced back to his father, the legendary percussionist and jazz musician Mor Thiam. Exposed to many forms of music at an early age, Akon gravitated towards hip-hop as a teen-ager, but he is a true musician who refuses to be limited. The charismatic performer has collaborated with a diverse range of artists that include: Baby Bash, Jesse McCartney, Brian McKnight, Styles P and Bobby Vinton- whose "Mr. Lonely" inspired Akon's current hit "Lonely."
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The idea for the Yele Fest came about when Wyclef, Akon & Rosemond came together with plans to give back to their respective countries. "I've always been involved in the upliftment of my people, Haitians and Africans are one," says Akon, who won 3 World Music Awards and 2 American Music Awards this year.
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