November 11th 2024.
Renowned musician Akon recently sat down for an honest conversation about his remarkable music career and his future plans. In addition to discussing his latest projects, Akon also reflected on the lyrics of his iconic past songs.
At 51 years old, Akon has been a significant figure in the industry since his debut single, Locked Up, hit the charts in 2004. Over the years, he has collaborated with big names such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Gwen Stefani, and David Guetta, producing massive hits that have captivated audiences worldwide.
Aside from his music, Akon has been busy building his own futuristic city, Akon City, in Senegal. This unique city runs on his cryptocurrency, Akoin, and showcases his vision for the future.
Despite his consistent presence in the studio since the release of his debut album, Trouble, in 2004, Akon has made a grand comeback with his latest music, which aims to spread much-needed positivity. And let's face it, who better to do the job than Akon himself?
In an exclusive interview with Metro, Akon shared his thoughts on his newest song, aptly titled Akon's Beautiful Day. He revealed that he noticed the recent low energy and vibes in the world and wanted to do something to uplift people's spirits.
According to Akon, music plays a crucial role in bringing joy and happiness to people's lives. He believes that music should make one feel good and smile, and that's precisely what he aimed to achieve with his new record.
In the track, Akon subtly references his hit song Lonely in the first verse with the lyrics, "If I take the blame, put it all on me. I just pray that I don't end up lonely." When asked about this nod to his previous work, Akon expressed his surprise at realizing that 20 years have passed since the release of Trouble.
He shared that it felt surreal and that he loves referencing his old songs in his new albums. This also allows him to connect with both his long-time fans and newer generation fans who have just discovered his music.
While Trouble brought Akon worldwide fame, thanks to hits like Lonely, Locked Up, and Belly Dancer, he followed it up with Konvicted two years later. This album featured steamy bangers like Smack That and I Wanna Love You, which also has a more NSFW title.
When asked if he had any regrets about his risqué lyrics, Akon confidently stated that he doesn't. He explained that he views it as a part of his journey and believes that one's past shapes who they are today. He also mentioned that he loves all his work and that the acceptance of his past lyrics was necessary for him to become the person he is today.
After taking a break from the music scene, Akon made a powerful comeback with Akon's Beautiful Day, which he considers to be the anthem the world needs right now. The song quickly climbed up the Billboard TikTok charts, proving that Akon was right about the need for positivity in today's world.
With an album set to release in February, Akon also shared his views on how music has changed since he first entered the industry. He believes that the industry has become too focused on following trends and producing singles, rather than creating albums that offer a complete experience for the audience.
This realization motivated Akon to get back into the studio and produce music that addresses these issues. He hopes that his positive record will inspire other artists to do the same, ultimately changing the vibe and script of the music industry.
Akon's Beautiful Day is out now, and we can't wait for his album launch in February. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, share them with us by emailing or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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