Born in Senegal and raised in New Jersey, Akon is a rapper whose unique sound blends silky voicework with African vocals and Southern beats.
AKON R&B hit maker Akon hosts a release party for his album Freedom, out Tuesday, and performs live. Details: 10 p.m. Friday; $20; Karu & Y, 71 NW 14th St., Miami; 305-788-3673.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:27:58 GMTLOS ANGELES----Upfront/Konvict/SRC/Universal Motown multi-platinum selling artist, producer and entrepreneur, Akon, announced today that his third album – Freedom – will be available on “slotMusic™”, a new form of DRM-free MP3 music on a microSD card beginning Tuesday, December 2nd - the same date his album will be released digitally and on CD.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:01:00 GMTRumors have reached PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that the concert of the international hip-hop artist has been cancelled because of the coup attempt that took place in Makati earlier today.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:50:59 GMTMaybe there's something to face-to-face interaction after all. On Saturday, YouTube will host the first official "YouTube Live" at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, where the site's popular bedroom vlogging stars will share the stage with the likes of Akon and Will.i.am.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:25:16 GMT*Avon has signed former Mademoiselle editor Mandi Norwood to pen a "Michelle Obama Style Guide," due out next spring, reports Page Six. Avon vice president Carrie Feron said: "Not since Jackie O have we had a first lady become a fashion icon.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:03:56 GMT
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His real name is Aliaune Thiam.
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