Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon (; born April 16,
1973), is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and
songwriter. According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20
million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004
following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his ... read more

The 8 Ball 12.05.11: The Top 32 Novelty Songs, #24-#17

From Akon and Lonely Island's "I Just Had Sex" and Afroman's "Because I Got High" to "Who Let The Dogs Out?" and more, 411's Wyatt E. continues his look at the top 32 nov...
Posted 5 December 2011 8.05am — Comment on this

India goes indie at the NH7 Weekender

A new festival looks set to be India's answer to GlastonburyIt can be difficult when travelling by train in India to ensure you disembark at the correct city. Especially ...
Posted 23 November 2011 5.57pm — Comment on this

P.D.A

Buzz Track: You’re Still In Love With Her P.D.A. is Anthony Jenkins, a singer/ rapper/ musician/ producer currently based in Dallas. Several years and 5 self-releas...
Posted 16 November 2011 6.27pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 1,145: o F F Love

This Berlin-based artist's desolate disco sounds like a ghostly, ghastly alliance between Akon and Aphex TwinHometown: Berlin.The lineup: A Non Y Mous (vocals, keyboards)...
Posted 9 November 2011 5.35pm — Comment on this

Akon Says Lady Gaga Is Her Own Woman

She does it all her way...
Posted 14 October 2011 4.03am — Comment on this

Akon: GaGa's Her Own Free B*tch!

Back when Lady GaGa partied with the disco balls and poker chips, she had some creative guidance from Akon. The two worked together diligently to make sure everything Ga...
Posted 14 October 2011 1.20am — Comment on this

SUPERSTAR DJ/PRODUCER DAVID GUETTA'S NEW ALBUM NOTHING BUT THE BEAT OUT NOW

Global superstar DJ/Producer*David Guetta*releases his brand-new album*Nothing But The Beat*today on Capitol Records. The standard edition of the album features vocals ...
Posted 30 August 2011 2.33pm — Comment on this

MJ Estate -- REVENGE Over Famous Crank Call

Filed under: Michael Jackson, Ralphige, Celebrity Justice The Michael Jackson estate has dropped the hammer on the man who famously crank called...
Posted 4 July 2011 9.00am — Comment on this

Ya Boy – Lock Down feat. Akon (Behind The Scenes Video)

Hard Knock TV’s Behind the Scenes Exclusive preview of Ya Boy (YB) and Akon’s new music video for Lock Down. Akon tells Nick Huff Barili that you can expect h...
Posted 4 June 2011 1.29pm — Comment on this

Kanye

Filed under: Kanye West, Akon, Jay-Z, Music Despite being some of the biggest -- and richest -- names in music, Kanye West, Akon's record exec...
Posted 4 June 2011 8.25am — Comment on this

Rock City Leave Konvict Records

I haven’t heard from Rock City in a while and this is probably why. They have left Akon’s Konvict Records after 5 years. The duo have written for the likes of...
Posted 13 May 2011 8.33pm — Comment on this

David Guetta - David Guetta Chased Nicki Minaj

David Guetta was so desperate to work with Nicki Minaj he pursued her for a year. The French DJ and producer - who is behind some of biggest hits of recent years, incl...
Posted 10 May 2011 10.11am — Comment on this

David Guetta – review

Braehead Arena, GlasgowIn a scene set to play out repeatedly at arenas and festivals this summer, David Guetta stands at his decks, arms raised triumphantly aloft, while ...
Posted 2 May 2011 6.05pm — Comment on this

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