Akon

-Akon was born October 14, 1981 in St. Louis, MO.

 
-He's genre is R&B.

 
-He's styles is dance-pop.

 
-He's real name is Aliaune Thiam

 
Although he was born in St. Louis, Missouri, singer, songwriter, and producer Aliaune Thiam -- aka Akon -- grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) returned to the United States and settled in New Jersey when he was seven.Akon work with David Guetta,Artist for Haiti,The Lonely Island,Michael Jackson and Stadium.

My top five songs is Lonely,Right Now (Na Na Na),Beautiful,Smack That and Sorry Blame it On Me - Main.

Awards:

 Year        Album                     Chart

-2005       -Lonely                    -European Hot 100 Singles

-2006       -Smack That            -Top 40 Mainstream

-2007           -Sorry,Blame It On Me    -The Billboard Hot 100

-2008           -Right Now (Na Na Na)  -Rhythmic Top 40

-2009           -Beautiful                           -Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks


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INTRODUCTION

I like Akon because he is  a good singer and he has a good voice.