While Ashanti fans have waited patiently for the singer to release an up-tempo song, music bloggers everywhere have been itching to feature a collaborative record with …
In the summer of ‘06, he got the whole nation to Listennn! The following year, he boldly declared We The Best and then backed that up …
Regardless of whether or not Akon’s criminal history is true or false, when it comes to his music credentials there is no doubt he is a …
To make up for the disappointing sales of her debut album, 9 Lives, Kat DeLuna and her staff at RedOne Productions and Epic Records have decided …
With all the hoopla surrounding the forthcoming release of Grand Theft Auto IV, it is easy to forget that each of the successful video games in …
Singer and songwriter Tami Chynn released her Universal Records debut, Out of Many…One, in August of ’06. While the album didn’t make much noise in the …
For those who were old enough to watch MTV in ’91, you might remember a female by the name of Rita. Known all across the country …
When Mike Jones released his debut album, Who Is Mike Jones?, in April of ’05, the record industry hadn’t yet suffered the massive drop-off in revenue …
Just when you thought Akon was done scooping up talented artists for his Konvict Muzik label, another one of his signees unleashes a radio-ready song. Following …
On his first official single, Watts native Glasses Malone (with help from Akon and DJ Toomp) showed the rap world exactly how Certified he is in …
Rapper/Singer Kaye Styles has released two albums, recorded a theme song for a major television show and won numerous awards on MTV. The reason why you …
Straight off DJ Whiteowl’s brand new RNB Pt. 53, Akon offers up the vulnerable, yet powerful new ballad, Come Back 2 Me. One of two new …
Corey Miller’s stage name, “C-Murder,” was given a new meaning when the Louisiana-born rapper was convicted of second-degree murder in 2003. Since then, however, the MC …
The “War for the West” between 50‘s G-Unit and The Game‘s Black Wall Street has been slowly playing out since 2005. After The Game left G-Unit, …
Punjabi-American MC, Kidd Skilly, is looking to bring his culture to the forefront of the hip-hop world. To help the Detroit resident achieve that goal, international …
Akon’s “Secret Weapon,” Colby O’Donis, has hit the club with his first official buzz single, What You Got. After spotting a female who is busy flirting …
The release of Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) marks the first album drop for New York rapper Styles P since he fled Interscope last year and inked …
As rumors begin to swirl about a new studio album from Michael Jackson in May of ‘08, a similar hit maker has done a cover of …
Over the past three years several new artists have tried to bring SoCal back into Hip Hop’s limelight. Yet, with the exception of The Game, none …
And just when you didn’t think it was time for a new single off Curtis, it is! 50 Cent, who might end up releasing every single …
It’s only fitting that since Wyclef ‘borrowed’ from the classic Wu-Tang song C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) for his new hit single, Sweetest Girl, the …
The multi-platinum success of Akon‘s sophomore album, Konvicted, led the bigwigs at SRC and Upfront to release a deluxe edition of the album. The deluxe edition’s …
On the heels of being sued for failure to appear at a contracted performance in Montgomery, Alabama, Florida rapper Plies unleashes his new single, Hypnotized. The …
Coming straight from Atlanta is Konvict Muzik‘s newest artist, Dolla, who looks to be the latest in a long line of hit makers from the ATL. …
Hailing from Toronto (a little-known hip hop scene-at least in the States), Kardinal Offishall is considered to be the Canada’s hip-hop ambassador. Recently signed to Konvict …
With all the guest appearances Wyclef Jean has made (e.g. Hips Don’t Lie, Dangerous, and You Know What It Is,) it was about time the Fugees …
In the United States, artists often break away from their groups to take on solo careers; and we’re not the only ones who don’t like sharing …
DJ Felli Fel, of Power 106 in L.A., decided that it was time a West Coast DJ jumped on the “massive collaboration track” train. Replicating what …
One Chance, the Chicago-based R&B group signed to Usher’s US Records, with a special appearance by Akon, gives us the single and album Private, produced by …
Hit maker Akon expresses his sympathies to both the underage girl he “danced with” on stage and her family on the apologetic song, Sorry, Blame It …
When Akon first jumped on the scene, back in 2004, he let it be known that he produced world music. Three years later you can officially …
Akon looks to score his fourth straight #1 single with the release of Mama Africa off his near triple platinum album, Konvicted. With a slightly tweaked …
After getting T.I., Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Baby, and Fat Joe for the original version of We Takin’ Ova, DJ Khaled would be hard pressed to …
Christening himself after comic book hero “The Hulk,” David Banner (AKA Levell Crump) has become a superhero of rap. Growing up in an impoverished and all-too-often …
Although T-Pain has been rapping for over 10 years, it was a parody song that gained him serious exposure. After releasing a reworked version of Akon’s …
BONE IS BACK! Tell the whole world Bone Thug N Harmony are back. In anticipation of their newest studio album, Strength & Loyalty, the Cleveland gangstas …
Like Marley Marl in a “Symphony” scenario Miami’s own DJ Khaled plays host to today’s hottest artists on his new club-banger, We Takin’ Over. This is …
After getting so much from his fans in 2006, Houston’s Chamillionaire decided to give back before the start of 2007. Available online, for free download, is …
Undoubtedly one of the most diverse artists out today, Akon has the ability to help you relax, remember a loved one, get ready to go out, …
Only Akon would release a second SMASH single, while his current single (Smack That featuring Eminem) sits on top of charts, play lists and rotations across …
After having spent the past year in the studio working on projects for Young Jeezy, T-Pain, Obie Trice, Styles P and others, Akon is finally back …
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First he got into trouble. Now he has been officially konvicted. Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/producer Akon is ready to embark on a second major voyage this November …
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It took five singles and more then twelve months for Akon‘s debut, Trouble, to finally become certified as a platinum selling …
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New York, NY -- DJ Felli Fel recently shot a video with Akon, Diddy, Lil' Jon and Ludacris for his current single, "Get Buck In Here." …
Atlanta , GA, Aug 29 – JF Media, a global multi media company, today announced the launch of Jack Da Juice Hip-Hop Music Conference in Atlanta, …
NEW YORK, NY -- The RIAA has certified SRC/Universal Motown’s global superstar Akon’s sophomore album Konvicted, double platinum. At the same time, the trailblazing Senegalese star …
New York, NY -- Upfront Konvict/SRC/Universal Motown multi-platinum recording star and much sought after producer and songwriter, Akon, makes history with his new single “Smack That” …
Akon "Konvicted" IN STORES NOVEMBER 21 SRC/UNIVERSAL www.myspace.com/akon New York, NY -- Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/producer Akon scores big with his new single, “Smack That,” featuring Eminem …
New York, NY -- SRC/Universal artist and world-wide phenomenon Akon is readying his much anticipated follow-up to his multi-platinum epic smash CD Trouble. The new disc …
BEENIE MAN "Undisputed" IN STORES AUGUST 29th Virgin Records www.beenieman.net Stream Beenie Man's new video "Girls" About Beenie Man: Beenie Man rightly proclaimed himself, King Of …
