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Born: 16 April 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.
Akon was born to Senegalese parents and raised in a musical setting. He was taught to play several instruments including the djembe. He was born in St. 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 rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up”, the first single from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single "Smack That". He has since found two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. 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.
Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs. He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has had 6 Grammy Awards nominations and has produced many hits for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis and Leona Lewis.
Son of Senegalese jazz drummer and percussionist Mor Thiam.
2025
The Conglomerate Entertainment, Hitmaker Music Group
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2025
Konvict Kulture
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2025
Konvict Kulture
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2024
Scale-A-Ton Entertainment
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2024
2023
2022
Not On Label
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2022
Konvict Kulture
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2022
Taino Music, Inc.
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2022
2022
2021
Konvict Muzik
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2020
Konvict Kulture
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2019
Akonik Label Group
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2018
OuttaSpace Entertainment
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disco:wax
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2016
1017 Mack Drama Records
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disco:wax
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2015
Atlantic
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2015
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Atlantic
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2013
disco:wax
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2013
Audacious Records
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2013
2012
Not On Label
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2012
Black Pearl Records (7)
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2012
Be Music, Konvict Muzik
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2012
CAPP Records
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2012
Street Records Corporation, Universal
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2012
2011
Universal Records
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2011
Street Records Corporation, Konvict Muzik, Universal Motown
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2011
Rise
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2011
Believe Recordings
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2011
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Universal Motown
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2010
Universal Motown, Konvict Muzik, Street Records Corporation, Upfront
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2010
Universal Motown, Konvict Muzik
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2010
Universal Music
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2010
Polo Grounds Music
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2010
Qwest Records, Interscope Records
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Mosley Music Group, Zone 4, Interscope Records
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Mostiko
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2009
Universal Motown, Street Records Corporation
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2009
EMI Music Denmark
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2009
CD Land
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2009
Astralwerks Records
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2009
Nappy Boy Digital
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Pioneer Unit
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DubCNN
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2008
Konlive, Geffen Records
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2008
Universal Music AB
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2008
Квадро-Диск
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2008
D.K. & Moon Producing Centre
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2008
Just Entertainment
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2008
Universal Motown, Street Records Corporation
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2008
The New No Limit Records, Take A Stand Records
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2008
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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2008
Konvict Muzik
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2008
Columbia
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