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Akon

Akon

Europop, contemporary R&B, dance-pop, dancehall, hip-hop, pop music, reggae

Senegal

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Sound in a sentence: "Anchored by steady beats and pulsating basslines, his music thrives on rhythmic repetition that compels movement while illuminating moments of vulnerability."
Akon emerged as a pivotal force in the evolution of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, shaping how mainstream music interacts with global sounds.
Akon emerged as a pivotal force in the evolution of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, shaping how mainstream music interacts with global sounds. His distinctive blend of melodic hooks and rhythmic pulses not only charted new territory for artists in these genres but also opened pathways for cross-cultural collaborations, influencing a generation of musicians eager to infuse their work with diverse influences. His approach to music production is marked by an emphasis on infectious grooves and catchy choruses that make his tracks instantly recognizable. By marrying elements of hip-hop with pop sensibilities, Akon created a sound that feels both accessible and celebratory, making it a staple in clubs and radio playlists alike. This combination has fostered a communal dance experience, where listeners are encouraged to engage physically with the music. Lyrically, Akon often explores themes of love, resilience, and personal struggle while maintaining an optimistic tone that invites connection rather than isolation. His storytelling style tends to balance sincerity with a playful edge, weaving narratives that resonate emotionally without becoming overly heavy.

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Discography

82 releases • 16 studio • 2004–2020
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EPs ()

Ain't No Peace

Ain't No Peace

2020

Singles ()

Can't Say No

Can't Say No

2019

Wakonda

Wakonda

2019

Low Key

Low Key

2019

Heatwave

Heatwave

2016

Play Hard

Play Hard

2013

So Blue

So Blue

2013

Like Money

Like Money

2012

Who Dat Girl

Who Dat Girl

2011

I Just Had Sex

I Just Had Sex

2011

Boomerang

Boomerang

2011

Hold My Hand

Hold My Hand

2010

Dirty Situation

Dirty Situation

2010

Kush

Kush

2010

Move That Body

Move That Body

2010

Angel

Angel

2010

Body Bounce

Body Bounce

2010

Oh Africa

Oh Africa

2010

Push Push

Push Push

2010

Shut It Down

Shut It Down

2009

Sexy Bitch

Sexy Bitch

2009

We Don't Care

We Don't Care

2009

All Up 2 You

All Up 2 You

2009

Overtime

Overtime

2009

Just Go

Just Go

2009

One

One

2009

Silver & Gold

Silver & Gold

2009

Stuck with Each Other

Stuck with Each Other

2009

Beautiful

Beautiful

2009

On Top

On Top

2009

Number 1 Girl

Number 1 Girl

2009

Day Dreaming

Day Dreaming

2009

Troublemaker

Troublemaker

2008

What's Love

What's Love

2008

I'm So Paid

I'm So Paid

2008

Right Now (Na Na Na)

Right Now (Na Na Na)

2008

Out Here Grindin

Out Here Grindin

2008

That's Right

That's Right

2008

Body on Me

Body on Me

2008

Frozen

Frozen

2008

I Can't Wait

I Can't Wait

2008

Dangerous

Dangerous

2008

Holla Holla

Holla Holla

2008

What You Got

What You Got

2008

Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)

Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)

2007

Sorry, Blame It on Me

Sorry, Blame It on Me

2007

9mm

9mm

2007

Bartender

Bartender

2007

Mama Africa

Mama Africa

2007

The Way She Moves

The Way She Moves

2007

I Tried

I Tried

2007

Don't Matter

Don't Matter

2007

We Takin' Over

We Takin' Over

2007

Never Took the Time

Never Took the Time

2007

I Wanna Love You

I Wanna Love You

2006

Smack That

Smack That

2006

Girls

Girls

2006

Snitch

Snitch

2006

Pot of Gold

Pot of Gold

2005

Soul Survivor

Soul Survivor

2005

Belly Dancer

Belly Dancer

2005

Baby, I'm Back

Baby, I'm Back

2005

Lonely

Lonely

2005

Moonshine

Moonshine

2005

Ghetto

Ghetto

2004

Find Us

Find Us

2004

Locked Up

Locked Up

2004

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