Tom Janison asked: Aliaune Thiam, more popularly known as Akon, is a famous Senegalese American Hip Hop singer and songwriter. Akon rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single “Locked Up” from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single “Smack That”. He is the son of jazz percussionist, Mor Thiam. Akon was born in St. Louis, Missouri but he grew up in Senegal until the age of seven. Akon has proved to be a successful singer and has delivered some of the best numbers. Don’t matter by Akon is one of his latest famous songs that has already reached the zenith of popularity. After moving out from Senegal, Akon settled in New Jersey where he got the name, fame and also managed to face penalty for breaking the law. Akon was charged and had to go to the prison for armed robbery of automobiles and drug distribution. He made good use of his time in prison by working on his music. After he was released from prison, he wrote many music tracks and songs working from his home.
Akon’s first album that was released was Trouble in 2004. This album proved to be a fine blend of the West African style vocals, combined with southern beats and east coast beats as well. Until date, Akon has produced about fifty songs to his credit. It spawned the hit singles “Locked Up” and “Lonely,” as well as “Belly Dancer (Bananza),” “Pot Of Gold,” and “Ghetto”. Akon served a three-year jail sentence for grand theft auto, an experience that inspired his “Locked Up”. Akon released his second album Konvicted which was released on November 14, 2006. Konvicted included collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Styles P. Late August 2006, Akon released the single “Smack That” featuring Eminem, from the album. This single peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks.
Akon’s pleasing voice, both singing and rapping, in Don’t Matter by Akon, is showcased over a laidback groove. Lyrically the words of Don’t Matter by Akon speak of defiance, and committed love in the face of disapproval helps to strike a chord with many pop fans. Don’t Matter by Akon helps fans to stick with the song all the way through and rewards them with a percussive party section at the end that puts a smile on their face and even makes them shake a leg. Don’t Matter by Akon is likely to help maintain Akon’s string of weeks with 2 singles in the pop top 10. Don’t Matter by Akon is assured of joining “The Sweet Escape” making Akon’s sweet tenor continue to seem ubiquitous on pop radio.
Akon has proved to be one of the most loved pop singers who has received immense popularity within a very short span of time. The success of the song “Locked Up” raised Akon’s profile, and he followed up in the fall of 2006 with Konvicted. Soon enough, two of the album’s singles, “I Wanna Love You” and “Smack That,” had made their way to the upper regions of the Billboard charts. In addition, with the release of the latest Don’t Matter by Akon, it seems that Akon is out there to rule the charts as well as the hearts of his fans.
Judith
