Akon

AKON. Senegalese-American singer, record producer and entrepreneur. An influential figure in modern world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P) / the first single from his debut album Trouble (2004) / followed by the second single "Lonely". His second album Konvicted (2006) received three Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album