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Senegalese-American singer Akon was a staple of the early-2000s. With hits equivalent to ‘Locked Up’ and ‘Lonely’ the vocalist (actual identify Akon Thiam) had a number of number-one hits, and his 2006 album, Konvicted, debuted at quantity two on the Billboard 200.
Nevertheless, in addition to being an artist, Akon is a businessman and has helped several well-known figures launch their career. His labels Konvict Muzik and KonLive have been residence to performers equivalent to T-Ache, Kardinal Offishall, WizKid and Girl Gaga.
That mentioned, earlier this month, the businessman and musician sat down with The Guardian to discuss his profession and a few of his influences. He even revealed what he believes is the very best tune to have intercourse to.
Talking about his early influences and introduction to music, when requested concerning the first tune he ever heard, the vocalist responded, “I don’t know if it’s the first song I remember hearing, but the first song I remember singing was ‘No Woman, No Cry’ by Bob Marley. I grew up in Senegal, and I would sing it on my way to and from school.”
Regarding the first album he ever purchased, Akon swiftly responded, “Thriller by Michael Jackson. I don’t think anyone can tell you they weren’t a Michael Jackson fan at his peak. He was just the biggest thing in the globe!”
He continued, “He was superhuman – his concerts, his performances, his voice! Everything about him was crazy. I was always saying to myself, ‘How is it possible for someone to be that popular and talented?’”
While talking about artists he preferred, the ‘Stunning’ musician even revealed that he has a responsible pleasure tune that he by no means advised his buddies about when it was within the charts. Revealing the observe that he secretly jams to, Akon mentioned, “‘Oops! … I Did It Again’ by Britney Spears, which would have been embarrassing for me to like around the time because I was hanging around a whole bunch of gangsters.”
Akon has launched a whole lot of music. With platinum hits, number-one albums and extra, he has labored with artists equivalent to Eminem, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent, to call a couple of. Nevertheless, he believes certainly one of his personal information is the very best to have intercourse to.
One would count on Akon to reply with a soul observe, a lovesong or perhaps an R’n’B jam. Nevertheless, when requested, “What is the best song to have sex to?” the vocalist merely replied, ‘Smack That’, the lead single of his 2006 sophomore album Konvicted.
You may hear ‘Smack That’ that includes Eminem beneath.
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