Akon

Akon is a R&B and hip hop singer-songwriter, record producer and businessman. He has had more than 35 US Billboard Hot 100s songs and has made more than 350 guest appearances on songs from artists.

In 2004, he released his debut album, Trouble, featuring the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely". The album sold over 1.6 million copies and was certified 2x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. His second album, Konvicted, earned him three Grammy Award nominations for the singles "Smack That" featuring Eminem] and "[[I Wanna Love You" featuring Snoop Dogg. The RIAA has certified the album triple platinum status.

His third album, Freedom, was released in December 2008, which featured the singles "Right Now (Na Na Na)", "I'm So Paid" featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy and "Beautiful" featuring Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall.