Two years later, after a mix tape presciently titled Black President, he released his third official studio album, Freedom, which found him breaking out in search of broader pop accessibility. Akon's sophomore album, 2006's Konvicted, cemented his spot as one of urban music's most important singers. And while his gritty subject matter appeals to the streets, his hooks are so sweet that they may leave listeners toothless. This focus, as well as his plaintive voice, led him to collaborate with hip-hop royalty such as Young Jeezy ("Soul Survivor"), Styles P ("Locked Up") and Eminem ("Smack That"). familiar to Akon's millions of fans worldwide and it is the lead track from Akon's third album, Freedom. Konvicted is Akon's most successful album worldwide. And, unlike most of today's R&B vocalists, Akon eschews the shirtless bravado and bedroom scenarios and instead deals with inner-city strife. Konvicted is the second studio album by Senegalese-American singer Akon. His appreciation for rap music is evident on his self-titled debut album, especially in the overall production.
The son of well-known African percussionist Mor Thiam, he was exposed to lots of music at a young age, learning multiple instruments as a child before getting into hip-hop. An R&B singer originally from Senegal, Akon first came to America when he was seven years old.
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