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Akon - Time Is Money
Artist: Akon
Producer: Akon
Album: Untitled LP
Label: Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown
Akon’s Time is Money leaked a little over a year ago, but today we finally get the final, mastered version, which finds the Konvict CEO replacing former guest feature Caribbean duo Rock City with Big Meech (yes, that Big Meech). Speaking of which, the Black Mafia Family represneter opens the song by dropping a gem about the difference between broke dudes and paid dudes that’ll make you question which category you fit into. From there it’s into producer Akon’s self-made production, which manages to be both eerie and clean, haunting and a banger at the same time. It’s the perfect backdrop for ‘Kon to unleash his trademark half-sung, half-rapped style as he vents about the trials and tribulations he’s faced, even while experiencing dizzying heights of success. Akon hasn’t decided whether or not Time Is Money will appear on his still untitled and unscheduled upcoming album, so I’m guessing that depends on how the track’s received. So how about it Booth? Does this song have what it takes to bring Akon back into the spotlight as a solo artist? We’ll find out soon in the comments below.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on May 16, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11662 |
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I remember hearing the leaked/unmastered version last year and thinking it wasn't worth a release. Since then the Rock City boys were removed for the song and the production got a few tweaks. Is it much better? No, but its pretty usual affair if you like Akon's more street, less pop side.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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It seems like just days ago when Akon was all over the airwaves. Will he ever match that level of success again? I don't think so. Is this the next hit he's been waiting for? Probably not. But the fact that he's still trying and still putting out solid tracks (not chart toppers) solid tracks is something I respect. Hope I'm wrong but only time will tell.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 254 |
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Someone tell Akon to either quit while he's ahead or give Weezy a shout
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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i aint broke so i aint got time for this trash
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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I think still better than his leaks with Guetta; those are so generic...
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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I think this is decent, a more street Akon sound.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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If Akon keeps on dropping wack songs like this, his album will never get a release date.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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This must be what happens when you get rich and forget about what made you popular...
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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Thank god he is still decent on other people stuff like that Ya Boy song that dropped recently.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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I think Akon does best when he's producing pop music. This song is nothing special.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 14 |
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I wonder what happened to the hit-making Akon that gave us 'Trouble', 'Konvicted', 'Freedom' and countless hit records back in the day... It's a real shame to see him struggling like this to drop the single that will finally secure his album a solid release date.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 700 |
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Akon has fallen off. He used to crank out hit after hit, but this is not very good and its actually sort of boring and lacking energy. I don't even think this will get radio plays, which used to be his specialty.
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| Posted on May 10, 2011 |
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akon youse to have hit after hit ,now we fast forward a few years and it seems he can't pull off a big smash again why? who no's maybe it's just his time or that he's more into helping building his record label and the artists in it , it seem's like he not trying like holding back livin off lady gaga money
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| Posted on May 11, 2011 |
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i like this song ackon comein out with good stuff
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| Posted on May 11, 2011 |
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The beginning sounded like Akon has been hanging out with Lil Wayne for too long.
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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ok
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 676 |
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Not bad....
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| Posted on May 14, 2011 |
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This doesn't do it for me. I want to hear the Akon that knows how to make hits.
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| Posted on May 17, 2011 |
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it doesnt help that the song takes over a minute to actually start...
and "money on my mind"? how many more times will akon be allowed to use that line?? |
| Posted on May 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2011 |
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What made ppl's opinion magically change?
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2011 |
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This song is a banger
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 14 |
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Definitely not the best I heard, chorus gets a lil boring. But its Akons usual flow.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2011 |
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Why don't we expect the unexpected. AKON is releasing such singles on purpose. He won't put such an album. This shows that AKON is preparing something for us. As mentioned by AKON "expect the unexpected". Now you're expecting an ordinary album so something unecpexted will be released later. So we just wait.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2012 |
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