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With 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs and over 300 guest appearances with megastars such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, R. Kelly and Eminem, Akon is one of the most popular artists and producers in music today. He rose to prominence with the smash hit single “Locked Up” from his debut album, Trouble, in 2004. His second album, Konvicted, earned him three Grammy Award nominations for singles “Smack That” featuring Eminem and “I Wanna Love You” featuring Snoop Dogg. Akon has since gone on to sell more than 10 million albums worldwide and garner numerous awards and critical acclaim. In 2007 alone, Akon won the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist; three World Music Awards in the categories of Best Selling R&B Male Artist, Best Selling African Artist and Best Selling Internet Artist; as well as the Billboard Music Award for Artist of the Year. He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts—an achievement he attained twice. A true entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist, Akon founded two successful record labels, Kon Live and Konvict, which launched the careers of Lady Gaga and T-Pain and started The Konfidence Foundation, which aids underserved children in Africa and the U.S. His highly anticipated Stadium LP has been slated for release in 2012

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Video: T-Pain Releases Video For 'Dreaming' Photo Video: T-Pain Releases Video For 'Dreaming'
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

The visual for the soaring anthem was animated by T-Pain after he taught himself Blender 3D animation software. The visual effects seen in the video are taken from his own recurring dreams, which inspired the challenge to teach himself 3D animation. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

T-Pain & Young Ca$h Drop 'Biggest Booty' Photo T-Pain & Young Ca$h Drop 'Biggest Booty'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

GRAMMY Award-Winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain and Nappy Boy Entertainment artist, producer and songwriter Young Ca$h are back with their sophomore single – “Biggest Booty.”  Young Ca$h will join T-Pain on his Mansion In Wiscansin Party Tour this summ...

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK to Release Reunion Album 'THE BLOCK REVISITED' In November Photo NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK to Release Reunion Album 'THE BLOCK REVISITED' In November
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023

Check out the 15th anniversary edition of NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK's reunion album, The Block Revisited, featuring new collaborations and bonus tracks. Along with the singles “Summertime”, “Single” w/ Ne-Yo and “2 In The Morning”, this new anniversary set also features New Kids’ new collaboration with ...

AKON Embarks on Forthcoming 'Superfan' Tour; Announces New Album Photo AKON Embarks on Forthcoming 'Superfan' Tour; Announces New Album
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023

Collaborating with music icons such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Lil Wayne, and Eminem, he has amassed a remarkable 300 guest appearances, in addition to his own chart-topping tracks. Globally, he has sold over 35 million albums, amassed 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify and ea...

New Kids on the Block to Celebrate 15 Years Since 'The Block Revisited' Comeback Albu Photo New Kids on the Block to Celebrate 15 Years Since 'The Block Revisited' Comeback Album
by Michael Major - September 01, 2023

The original The Block album was released on September 2, 2008, along with a deluxe edition that included four bonus tracks. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Top Pop Albums chart and at number two on the Billboard 200. Several artists collaborated on the album, such as Ne-Yo, Lady Gaga, The Puss...

DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50t Photo DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50th Birthday
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

The epic three-hour event featured the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, KRS-One, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Sugarhill Gang, EPMD, Nice ‘N Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Monie Love, Treach of Naughty By Nature, and dozens more, who played to a full house of enthused fans of all ages....

Lord Afrixana Debuts Afro-Fusion Single 'No Dey Tire' Photo Lord Afrixana Debuts Afro-Fusion Single 'No Dey Tire'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023

Protect the Culture, a new label founded by respected music industry veteran and entrepreneur Marc Byers, has entered into a worldwide joint venture with Warner Records. Byers will also serve as an A&R consultant for Warner Records. He will work closely with Steve Carless, President of A&R and Karen...

P.O.S. (Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki) Collaborates With Spencer Brown And MARIEME Photo P.O.S. (Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki) Collaborates With Spencer Brown And MARIEME on 'It's Me'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki follows up the release of his debut album P.O.S. Deeper Tales with a new single “It’s Me,” a collaboration with Spencer Browne and Senegalese-American artist Marieme. The culmination of a personal journey, the album sees Paavo reconnect with club culture and rediscov...

Rune Rask Unveils Experimental Sophomore Album 'Face Yourself' Photo Rune Rask Unveils Experimental Sophomore Album 'Face Yourself'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023

With credits working with some of the biggest hip hop artists of the decade, including Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Lukas Graham, Akon, and Tech N9ne, the visionary producer has built a name for himself as both a formidable solo artist and one-third of Denmark’s most notorious hip-hop outfits of all...

Asher Monroe Announces New Album 'Windows of Time' Photo Asher Monroe Announces New Album 'Windows of Time'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022

Lyrically, Windows of Time is soul-baring and weaves a spiritual thread throughout its tracks while Asher speaks to his passions as well as his personal life, tapping into his happy marriage to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newcomer Diana Jenkins and the joys of recently becoming a father for...

Acclaimed Songwriter Tia Tia Unveils New Single 'Boys Go Marching' Photo Acclaimed Songwriter Tia Tia Unveils New Single 'Boys Go Marching'
by Michael Major - May 06, 2022

It arrives on the heels of recent anthems such as “Night & Day” and “Call Me.” Between the sassy lyric video and showstopping and stunning music video, the latter has amassed over 250K cumulative YouTube views and counting....

VIDEO: Matt Goss Shares New Video For 'Better With You' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo VIDEO: Matt Goss Shares New Video For 'Better With You' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022

That note of encouragement from Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, one of the all-time great producers, un-stoppered a new burst of creativity for Matt Goss. He also began collaborating with Jacob Bunton, the Emmy-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who’s worked with everyone from Mariah Carey to ...

Matt Goss Announces New Album 'The Beautiful Unknown' Photo Matt Goss Announces New Album 'The Beautiful Unknown'
by TV News Desk - August 12, 2021

‘Somewhere To Fall’ is the first taste of new music from the pop icon and acts as the curtain-raiser to his forthcoming studio album ‘The Beautiful Unknown’, which is slated for release towards the end of the year....

AKON Releases HD Remasters Of Hit Videos Available For The First Time Photo AKON Releases HD Remasters Of Hit Videos Available For The First Time
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 13, 2020

Today, iconic R&B Singer AKON celebrates the anniversary of Konvicted, one of his biggest records, with the HD video release of hit songs from the album....

'Despacito' Co-Writer Erika Ender Films 'Mighty SONG Writers' Video Photo 'Despacito' Co-Writer Erika Ender Films 'Mighty SONG Writers' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020

This week’s episode of Mighty SONG Writers comes from Erika Ender, who co-wrote the massive hit “Despacito” and was the youngest person ever to be inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame....

Latin Artist Behind 'Despacito' Announces Multilingual Album Out This Fall Photo Latin Artist Behind 'Despacito' Announces Multilingual Album Out This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2020

Today, Erika Ender - the prolific Panamanian singer-songwriter, producer, composer and philanthropist best known for co-writing the massive global hit “Despacito” and more - announces her new album MP3 - 45, her debut album for BMG out November 13th. MP3 - 45 is a multilingual concept album that pay...

The Michael Jackson Channel To Launch Today On SiriusXM Photo The Michael Jackson Channel To Launch Today On SiriusXM
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 15, 2020

The Michael Jackson Estate announced today that THE MICHAEL JACKSON CHANNEL will launch at 12 pm ET on SiriusXM today, July 15....

Akon And Pitbull Unveil Official Video For 'Te Quiero Amar' Photo Akon And Pitbull Unveil Official Video For 'Te Quiero Amar'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2020

Superstars Akon and Pitbull, unite in historic collab and release today the official video for “TE QUIERO AMAR” (I WANT TO LOVE YOU). Available on all physical and digital platforms today via Akonik Label Group in partnership with BMG....

Audiomack & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Team Up for 'Finely Tuned' Feature Photo Audiomack & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Team Up for 'Finely Tuned' Feature
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 25, 2020

Keeping up a tradition of innovative, exclusive performances and content, preeminent artist-first music streaming platform Audiomack welcomes multiplatinum New York rap superstar A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie as its latest “Fine Tuned” artist. As part of this one-of-a-kind feature, rappers break down some ...

Black Coffee Announces New London Date Photo Black Coffee Announces New London Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 18, 2020

Black Coffee today has announced a headline show at The Drumsheds, London on 2nd May 2020 with special guests. Tickets on sale at www.metropolismusic.com...

Akon Delivers New Album AKONDA Photo Akon Delivers New Album AKONDA
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2019

Global icon Akon returns with fifth studio album Akonda, out now via his own Akonik Label Group imprint....

Becky G to Host the 2019 MTV EMAs Photo Becky G to Host the 2019 MTV EMAs
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2019

You name it, she's got it. Becky G is a force to be reckoned with a?" she can sing, dance, rap, act a?" the list goes on! Becky G was born for the spotlight and her multifaceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. On November 3, she'll be able to add 'host of the biggest internationa...

Joell Ortiz New Album 'Monday' Now Available Featuring Collaborations With Big K.R.I. Photo Joell Ortiz New Album 'Monday' Now Available Featuring Collaborations With Big K.R.I.T, Nottz, Apollo Brown, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League & Heatmakerz
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 30, 2019

Brooklyn's Joell Ortiz started on none other than Dr. Dre's Aftermath label and built a huge buzz in the industry. He's worked with legends like Just Blaze among others. He then signed to Shady Records as ¼ of the super-group Slaughterhouse. He's worked with Hip-Hop titans Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Jada...

The APX Releases AMPLIFIED EXPERIMENT Album - Appearances From Teddy Riley, Jody Watl Photo The APX Releases AMPLIFIED EXPERIMENT Album - Appearances From Teddy Riley, Jody Watley, Zapp And More
by Julie Musbach - June 20, 2019

The APX have released their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album Amplified Experiment! Detroit native singersongwriter Erika Dawn alongside her prodigy multi talented husband Dee Rhodes are an Atlanta based electro funksoul duo collectively known as The APX....

The APX Announces AMPLIFIED EXPERIMENT Album & Tour Photo The APX Announces AMPLIFIED EXPERIMENT Album & Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2019

The APX are releasing their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album Amplified Experiment! Detroit native singer/songwriter Erika Dawn alongside her prodigy multi-talented husband Dee Rhodes are an Atlanta based electro funk/soul duo collectively known as The APX. Amplified Experiment encores ...












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