Tuesday, May 17, 2011

My Blog is about Akon

Hey bloggers, 

The famous singer named, Akon. He was born on April 16th in 1973, is a Senegalese American
R&B recording artist and songwriter.   According to Forbes, Akon was grossed @ $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008.  In 2004, following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his ddebut album called Trouble.   His second album, Konvict earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single "Smack That".    He has since founded two record labels,  Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.
Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs.   He has worked with numerous performers such as Michael Jackson,  R.Kelly, Quincy Jones, Eminem and Whitney Houston.     He is the first solo artist to hold both of the number one and two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.   He has had six Grammy Awards nominations and has produced many hits for artists such as who were given their chance at fame by Akon.

Written by Josh Thomson (JoshT900.)

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