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AKON
Aliaune Thiam known as Akon is a hard working singer/song writer and record producer. He recorded his first song Operations of Nature at the age of 15 and continued in his home studio. His first album Trouble was released in 2004 and had most of its songs begin with the sound of the clank of a jail cell with him uttering the word “Konvict”. Through the ages Akon worked with famous artist as Eminem, Snoop Dog, Young Jeezy and many others. With three great albums, many chart smacking songs it is no wonder Akon made to the top on numerous occasions. With a lot of problems and incidents coming his way, Aliaune continues to be successful. The official site where you can check out new releases and tour dates is www.akononline.com.
Fun Fact: He is the first solo artist to ever accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.




