Akon has had four songs certified as 3× platinum, three songs certified as 2× platinum, more than ten songs certified as 1× platinum and more than ten songs certified as gold in digital sales. He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. His second album, Konvicted received three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best Contemporary R&B Album for Konvicted album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" and "I Wanna Love You". He has since founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. Son of Senegalese jazz drummer and percussionist Mor Thiam.Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as Akon ( / ˈ eɪ k ɒ n/), is an American singer, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor of Senegalese descent. He has had 6 Grammy Awards nominations and has produced many hits for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis and Leona Lewis. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over US$30 million a year according to Forbes.Īkon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He has since found two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single "Smack That". He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up”, the first single from his debut album "Trouble". Louis, Missouri, USA, so that he would not have to go through the immigration process, but he lived in Dakar, Senegal until the age of 7, split time between the US and Senegal until he was 15, then he moved permanently to Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was taught to play several instruments including the djembe. Louis, Missouri, USA.Īmerican R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.Īkon was born to Senegalese parents and raised in a musical setting.
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