AKON - 'Baddest' African Singer/Producer

Sat, 7 Apr 2007 Source: mr. cnn

AKON, THE BADDEST AFRICAN SINGER/PRODUCER ON THE PLANET

*He again claimed top spot at Billboard Hot 100 This Week (USA)*

Africa Stand up, Stand up, when America moves you move Just like that. Comparing it to the chorus from Chris Bridges aka Ludacris' hit single;' Stand Up". Akon has finally stood up and when he moves, the whole world moves with him. The first time the entire African continent heard about multi-platinum single; "Soul Survivor" by rapper; Young Jeezy from his 2005 album; *LET'S GET IT – THUG MOTIVATION 101*.

What drove many Ghanaians and the rest of the world to listen and also love the song was the intro by our fellow African; Senegalese; Aliaune Thiam aka Akon which goes;

*"Akon and Young Jeezy Trying to take it easy ,Only way to go And so; * *But if you looking for me I'll be on the block with my thang ----ed, Possibly sitting on a drop now , Because im a rider, I'm just a soul survivor Everybody know the game dont stop Trying to make it to the top, before your --- get popped now" If you a rider, oh yes a soul surviver ". *

The song has become an anthem for lots of clubs and parties.

Akon with his incredible voice had gone on to higher heights with many collabos with the heavy weights of Hiphop and R&B. "Smack That," Featuring Eminem also became #1 Most Added At Rhythmic And Crossover Radio".

Also according to allheadlinenews.com ; "Akon's latest single "Don't Matter" has reached the top spot on the Billboard Top 100, making it the second song from his album "Konvicted" to land at No. 1.

"I Wanna Love You," another song from the artist's latest album, was the last single to reach the top position and staying there for two weeks "Akon's "Don't Matter" became the chart's greatest airplay gainer. He was also at at No. 3 as a guest artist on Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape,"

Allheadnewslinenews.com also reported that he launched his clothing line "Konvict Clothing," in February which features urban streetwear made up of hoodies, hats, T-shirts and jeans.

The greatest advantage for Akon is that he has the entire African continent for his support plus the millions of fans from USA, Europe, and the rest of the Globe. That is huge numbers and makes him a Superstar, a breakthrough artist and a history maker. He has drawn many listeners to Hip-hop like never before. He has taken over the mantle from Superdupa Producer; R. Kelly aka "Sex me, Kells" as the next go to guy for collabos.

Akon has a huge fan base in Ghana and also shot his video on the single' Mama Africa" in Ghana.

When fans invests in artists like Akon, he gives back to his community. He is a role model who definitely needs all the support he can get from fans worldwide.

BIG UP to KONVICT for making Africa proud and inspiring millions of fans worldwide. Definitely proud to be an African and making it big in the land of opportunity; USA and the land of the brave.

Source: mr. cnn