Akon, the multi platinum hip hop recording artist, has set his sights on a brighter future for Africa, with his Akon Lighting Africaprogram. The initiative, in partnership with Give1Projectand ADS Global Corporation SA, is on track to bring clean electricity to one million African homes by the end of 2014.
The pop star wants to give back to the continent he grew up on by alleviating the crisis situation for millions of families in Africa living without electricity. About 550 million people live without access to electricity in Africa, and 25 African countries are experiencing an energy crisis, according to the World Bank. Just 1 percent of private-sector energy investment currently flows into the continent. Akon is stepping in to help Africa harness some of its vast natural resources by creating clean energy for homes and communities.
The American music star was raised in the West African country of Senegal without electricity, so he understands the hardship of not having access to power. After coming to the U.S. with his father and making a name for himself in the music industry, Akon has decided to give back to Africa something it direly needs: clean energy for homes.
The Akon Lighting Africa project will harness one of Africa’s greatest resources – the sun – to power houses with efficient, clean energy. The initiative includes installing solar-powered street lights and residential solar systems in African villages, as well as solar equipment in African households. The clean energy provided to homes will allow millions of children to have access to electricity and improve their education through extended study hours.
Akon is touring nine African countries – Senegal, Mali, Guinea Conakry, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo and the Ivory Coast – in nine days to meet with leaders about the solar-powered project. In partnership with the movement to bring clean energy to African homes, an alliance was signed between the private entities: Akon Corp, SOLEKTRA International – BYD Solar, Azuri Technologies UK, NARI (Member of China Grid Group), CJI, the non-governmental organization Give1Project and the governments of different African nations to support the initiative.
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Friday, 10 October 2014
Akon ft OG Boo Dirty - Problems lyrics
Akon and Boo Dirty Still taking it easy (Hook) Tell me Lord why is hard to help anybody? I’ve been over back but I was tryin’ to help anybody Nobody gave a shit but now they keep their head down I just gotta thank God I got the banz now Damn I got so many problems I’m like damn, got so many problems Dear Lord, got so many problems I just wanna ask you, why so many problems? All I even wanna do is make my mama proud All I ever want to do is see my family smile All I ever wanted was my niggas to be happy I’ll go to hell and back just to make it happen (Verse 1 Boo Dirty) Damn, they say a pinch say a thousand words Cuz every chick is nothing like a thousand ? I had to switch a word, niggas got their hand down Accord for me and their eyes , just for me they stayin’ down Will you shit? I wish havin’ ? on VIP so I can pop on road and I can pop an OG This street shit ain;t for me, for all niggas I’ll give it in ? take my life I won’t give a fuck Damn, bust so many problems My nigga use to trade it all but none of wrong Stop say I left ‘em , I say I let ‘em down You crazy nigga how’s in charger, they gave him the crown The truth hurt, don’t it? You was suppose to beat it out Well I run bust this on natural ? But is all good you forever be my nigga Just remember when I left the hood I left a million (Hook : Akon+Boo Dirty ) Tell me Lord why is hard to help anybody? I’ve been over back but I was tryin’ to help anybody Nobody gave a shit but now they keep their head down I just gotta thank God I got the banz now Damn I got so many problems I’m like damn, got so many problems Dear Lord, got so many problems I just wanna ask you, why so many problems? All I even wanna do is make my mama proud All I ever want to do is see my family smile All I ever wanted was my niggas to be happy I’ll go to hell and back just to make it happen Verse 2 Akon Lord, please not a word, it’s a life style I remember light and cameras when the lights on Struggle make me hustle, the pain make me grin All in lonely night, we ain’t have a damn Me and O. use to share the same clothes for school Darkest niggas in the class, we were far from cool E had to pay our dudes, we pay away with boots Convict for life, for crime we make it to Mama cry cuz I’m standing on the streets Try to knock us but everything is alright We had to grine on ‘em just to shine on ‘em And everything we push for we will ride on ‘em Hook : Akon+Boo Dirty Tell me Lord why is hard to help anybody? I’ve been over back but I was tryin’ to help anybody Nobody gave a shit but now they keep their head down I just gotta thank God I got the banz now Damn I got so many problems I’m like damn, got so many problems Dear Lord, got so many problems I just wanna ask you, why so many problems? All I even wanna do is make my mama proud All I ever want to do is see my family smile All I ever wanted was my niggas to be happy I’ll go to hell and back just to make it happen Yeah
Friday, 12 September 2014
Akon good bye to yesterday
Let this be the night that you will want to last forever
Let this be the moment in your life you will always treasure
Just say goodbye to yesterday
Say goodbye to yesterday yesterday
Oooo oooo ooooo ooooo
We came to rock we came to rock
We came to rock we came to rock
Let me hear you ooo ooooo oooo
Now break it down
let this be the night that you will want to last forever
Let this be the moment in your life you will always treasure
Just say goodbye to yesterday
Say goodbye to yesterday yesterday
Oooo oooo ooooo ooooo
We came to rock we came to rock
We came to rock we came to rock
Oo oo put your hands up
Said put your hands up
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Everybody let this be the night that you will want to last forever
Let this be the moment in your life you will always treasure
Just say goodbye to yesterday
Say goodbye to yesterday yesterday
Oooo oooo ooooo ooooo
We came to rock we came to rock
We came to rock we came to rock
Oo oo put your hands up
Now break it down
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
trouble nobody
Ok, Akon, Stay outta trouble now son, Akon, Stay outta trouble now son
[verse one]
Let me tell you what hurts the most, I'm a convicted felon and I can't work. No matter where I
Go I try to get paid, they never give me good job cause they are afraid-that-I'ma stick 'em up,
Oh yes, stick it, rob the manager and everybody in it. That's the everyday life of a
Convict-tryin to make it.Why their saying to me -
[chorus 2x]
The judges said dont trouble nobody.
Probation said dont trouble nobody.
Stay outta trouble dont trouble nobody.
And i'ma try not to trouble nobody.
[verse two]
Me an' my niggas on the block all day - blocking dimes - lookin out for police. Cause this the
Type of shit that we go through up in the ghetto just to make some cheese. The street type got me
Gettin locked up about 5-6 times a week. And then i make mon'- take it from the profit of the
Weed. All this just to feed my seeds (yeah.)
I gotta stop this livin. I witness one too many killings. I don seen the hardest nigga street
Talk to the clown that was never ever found. Sooo
[chorus 2x]
The judges said dont trouble nobody.
Probation said dont trouble nobody.
Stay outta trouble dont trouble nobody.
And i'ma try not to trouble nobody.
[Verse three]
I'm trying to stay away from trouble everyday, but its hard when the things you need. Picture
Lookin at your babies in the face when they hungry and they need to eat. I'm tryin not to do
Wrong - But they wont let me do right. Even tho I done changed my life criminal records' what
They judging me by. -thats why
[chorus]
The judges said dont trouble nobody.
Probation said dont trouble nobody.
Stay outta trouble dont trouble nobody.
And i'ma try not to trouble nobody.
My mamma said dont trouble nobody.
My Pappa said dont trouble nobody.
Stay outta trouble dont trouble nobody.
And i'ma try not to trouble nobody (so i wont trouble nobody)
The judges said dont trouble nobody (can't trouble nobody.)
Probation said dont trouble nobody (wont trouble nobody.)
Stay outta trouble dont trouble nobody (wont trouble nobody.)
And I'ma try not to trouble nobody (So I wont trouble nobody.)
My mamma said dont trouble nobody (can't trouble nobody.)
My Pappa said dont trouble nobody (won't trouble nobody.)
Stay outta trouble dont trouble nobody (wont trouble nobody.)
And i'ma try not to trouble nobody (yeah.)
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Clap again lyrics
Clap[2x]
Clap[2x]
Clap[3x]
Clap[2x]
Clap[3x]
Clap[2x]
[Verse 1]
I'm like a bird and I am so high
In my lair looking at the blue sky
Can't let another day pass by
Without you knowing what I feel inside
Cause it's embedded in my soul
The day I stop will be the day I turn cold
Let you know I'm breaking out of that hole
And let go
[Chorus]
So I can be free
To do what means most to me
And you can look back one day and
know I shared with you my gift
I hope you wouldn't think I just leave
Pack up and roll up my sleeve
Give it all up and live for nothing to take with me all I got to give
That's why
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
[Verse 2]
So if your life is twisted and ain't going right
Let's forget about it tonight
I just want to make you happy baby
Dancing and clapping (dancin' and clappin')
Cause we plan to be here till the morning light
Can you feel the change in your life
And it feeling like magic baby
I'm the one that make it happen baby
[Chorus]
So you can be free
To do what's what meant to be
And you can look back one day and know I shared with you my gift
I hope you wouldn't think I just leave
Pack up and roll up my sleeve
Give it all up and live for nothing to take
with me all I got to give
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
Clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
Monday, 18 August 2014
Bananza (belly dancer) lyrics
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza (hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Yo, excuse me, beg your pardon girl
Do you have any idea what you starting girl
You got me tingiling, come to me mingiling
Steppin off lookin bootylicious and jingiling
When you walk, I see you baby girl
When you talk, I believe it baby girl
I like that, thick-petite n' pretty
Little touch is a ditty
Love to work the kitty like purrrrrrr
She loves to stirr it up purrrrrr
I can hear her purring up
Cause shes the type that'll get arousy of
Get you excited and call her boyfriend up (ohh)
What's the man without the plan B
We can meet up at the hutter house for the tiki
So stand by like a butty pass
While I watch this beautiful thing shake that ass
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Girl I must say you the flyest thang in here
So hot I gon' need some rain in here
Type to make ex-gangstas bang in here
Girl you could do anything you want in here
Clown if you want to, frown if you want to
You ain't even gotta drop down if you want to
Cause I'd rather see you shake it standin
Either way you do it girl you look outstandin (uhhuuuhh)
And now you got me spending
(uhhuuhhh)
The way you got that body bendin (uhhhuhh)
Ass like that girl you gotta be kickin
Got me goin to church next day repentin
Lap dancing for my FA crew
Slide it ova to boo cause he want some too
Up in the VIP with no fee
Blessing you with the G even tho we gettin it free so
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Girl shake ya body body
With somebody body
Whatever you do don't break your body body
After the party party
Grab a hottie hottie
In the back seat of your Maserati-ratti
Jiggle jiggle it to the left (ah ah ah)
Jiggle jiggle it to the right (ah ah ah)
Jiggle it to the front then jiggle it to the back
And jiggle jiggle it all all night (ah ah ah)
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Hey ladies drop it down
Just want to see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Akon rush lyrics
[Akon]
Hey-Aye!
Upfront, Konvict
Hey-Aye, OoO Yeaa!
[Akon]
I gotta find a way to get outta here[x2]
This ain’t the way that I wanna live, no
This ain’t the way somethin’ gotta give
In a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)
I’m in a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)[x3]
[Akon]
Cause I find myself on the fast track side to life, drivin’ me crazy
In the hood daylight to night and you can find me grindin’ daily
And it ain’t gon’ change as long as we getting money keep the same mind frame
Same hood, betta pop that thang, same big whip on the block same fly dame
Wit my lady just rollin’, with the
sunshine and the wind blowin’
Gotta keep my mind cleared from all this crime hopefully one day learn from it, but
[Akon]
I gotta find a way to get outta here[x2]
This ain’t the way that I wanna live, no
This ain’t the way somethin’ gotta give
In a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)
I’m in a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)[x3]
[Kardinal Offishall]
Girl, it’s like I can’t see the sun, six in the mornin’ I’m still on the run
Day to the night rushin’ around town tryin’ to get this done for the case come down
Gotta feed my fate, face to face with no place to race except straight
I can feel them close on my heels, gotta keep goin’ so I’m takin’ the wheel
Tryin’ to outrun my fears, outrun my peers, outrun the killers and escape them years
Yet again, so I take out my pen and say “If you find this letter please pray for me”
[Akon]
I gotta find a way to get outta here[x2]
This ain’t the way that I wanna live, no
This ain’t the way somethin’ gotta give
In a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)
I’m in a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)[x3]
[Akon]
Now can you picture me growin’ up on the bad side of town
Where them outlaws are hangin’ out all the women get down
Where cash moneys the only answer to problems around
And if ya missin’ your people most likely they underground
This cruel world, this cruel world
Leave this town forever, break away and just start err
[Akon]
I gotta find a way to get outta here[x2]
This ain’t the way that I wanna live, no
This ain’t the way somethin’ gotta give
In a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)
I’m in a rush, rush (gotta keep on movin’)[x3]
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Akon smack that lyrics
[Akon:]
Shady
Convict
Upfront
Akon
Slim Shady
I see the one, because she be that lady! Hey!
I feel you creeping, I can see it from my shadow
Wanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo
Maybe go to my place and just kick it like TaeBo
And possibly bend you over look back and watch me
[Chorus (2X):]
Smack that all on the floor
Smack that give me some more
Smack that 'till you get sore
Smack that oh-oh!
Upfront style ready to attack now
Pull in the parking lot slow with the lac down
Convicts got the whole thing packed now
Step in the club now and wardrobe intact now!
I feel it down and cracked now (ooh)
I see it dull and backed now
I'm gonna call her, than I pull the mack down
Money no problem, pocket full of that now!
I feel you creeping, I can see it from my shadow
Wanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo
Maybe go to my place and just kick it like TaeBo
And possibly bend you over look back and watch me
[Chorus (2x)]
[Eminem:]
Ooh...Looks like another club banger
They better hang on when they throw this thing on
Get a little drink on
They gonna flip for this Akon shit
You can bank on it!
Pedicure, manicure kitty-cat claws
The way she climbs up and down them poles
Looking like one of them putty-cat dolls
Trying to hold my woodie back through
my draws
Steps upstage didn't think I saw
Creeps up behind me and she's like "You're!"
I'm like ya I know lets cut to the chase
No time to waste back to my place
Plus from the club to the crib it's like a mile away
Or more like a palace, shall I say
Plus I got pal if your gal is game
In fact he's the one singing the song that's playing
"Akon!"
[Akon:]
I feel you creeping, I can see it from my shadow
Wanna jump up in my Lamborghini
Gallardo
Maybe go to my place and just kick it like TaeBo
And possibly bend you over look back and watch me
[Chorus]
Eminem is rollin', d and em rollin' bo
And all marvelous them rolling
Women just holding big booty rolling'
Soon I'll be on Eminem throwing "D!"
Hitting no less than "Three!"
Block wheel style like "Whee!"
Girl I can tell you want me 'cause lately
I feel you creeping, I can see it from my shadow
Wanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo
Maybe go to my place and just kick it like TaeBo
And possibly bend you over look back and watch me
[Chorus]
Akon troublemaker lyrics
All steady up in the club, just swagging doing my thang
Popping bottles with models and just watching them drank
Partying so hard, the ladies don't want
it to end
They looked at me and said, "I heard that you're a heartbraker"
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker
See, I'm that type of guy you won't love
I'm that type of guy you won't cuff
I'm that type of guy you daddy won't let go out, cause he thinks I sell drugs
I'm that type of guy that will save ya
I'm that type that will call you later
Won't be around to give you that time
Gotta get on the grind and get to that paper
That I can do
Gotta keep my baby girl laced in the latest and the fliest suits
Never one for none, let's get cake up, hold it down, that's all you gotta do
Then I walk up in the place, with a pocket full of money, my brother like ??
Stepping out with the finest suits, look at me now
All steady up in the club, just swagging doing my thang
Popping bottles with models and just watching them drank
Partying so hard, the ladies don't want it to end
They looked at me and said, "I heard that you're a heartbraker"
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker
See I'm that type guy that likes kissing
I'm that type that will pop the clip and
I'm that type of guy that put you in your place
If you ?? just start tripping
I'm that type that will let you go
I'm that type that will let you know
That everywhere I go, I can find a pretty
hoe
But there ain't too many know how to get that dough
That's the type of girl I want around me
Even though I'm a with her, make a man feel free
Roll with the fellas, even hold my cheese
Look like something you would see on TV
She don't mind climbing up that ladder
Similar to the words, it don't matter
But this time they wanna see us together
Look at us now
All steady up in the club, just swagging doing my thang
Popping bottles with models and just watching them drank
Partying so hard, the ladies don't want it to end
They looked at me and said, "I heard that you're a heartbraker"
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker
You're not for sure
Even though I wanna take you everywhere I go
Because of you, all the girls is staring,
taking notes
And I realize between with you girl brings more girls
And that's just what I'm attracted to
And I'd rather go all the way
Love her long time, till the break of day
I won't let her leave my bed
Till she sees the colorful feather like Annie Mae
Now she wants to start holding on me, like whatever she's smoking on
I'll be long gone before you can say, "look at me now"
All steady up in the club, just swagging doing my thang
Popping bottles with models and just watching them drank
Partying so hard, the ladies don't want it to end
They looked at me and said, "I heard that you're a heartbraker"
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker, I heard that you're a heartbraker
Baby I'm a troublemaker
Akon journey lyrics
[Interlude]
Akon (akon)
C'mon
[Verse 1]
This is the ultimate journey of your life
Where the weak die and the strong
survive
Prepare to suffer 40 days and 40 nights
Strap on your boots because you got a long hike
[Chorus]
Just another journey, another journey into time
C'mon now
Just another journey, who ever thought I'd cross this line
Ohohohohoh
[Verse 2]
Walking through the dirty streets of Jersey (Jersey)
A dollar to my name searchin for that key
I'm tryin not to reincorinate my past
I'm tired from the game, took another path
Destination 95 Dirty South
Where the devil tried to realter my route
Creator took me by the hand and led the way-ay
to make the story short thats why I'm here today
[Chorus]
What about that day you said I wouldn't amount to shit
And about that day you kicked me out onto the bricks
What about that time you said I wouldnt make a dime
And about that time you said I couldn't
make you mine
Destination to the bank overseas
Where Akons treated like royalty
Cause there's so much in this world i have to see-e
The wagon's rolling so jump in a follow me-e
[Breakdown]
Born and raised in Africa trying to make a scene
(trying to make a scene)
The best way to get to you is by this music thing
And you might believe
[Outro]
Akon (Akon)
C'mon (c'mon)
Lets take it to the streets
I traveled through the ghettos of America
Lets take it to the streets
I traveled through the ghettos of Africa
Lets take it to the streets
I traveled through the ghettos of Asia
Lets take it to the streets
I traveled through the ghettos all over
[Chorus]
In my journey yea (yea, yea)
Monday, 11 August 2014
Akon wanna rock lyrics
Put your .. rock up now, put your ... rock up now, put your .. rock up now
Now is new york in here, now is l.a. in here, now is the south in here
We gonna stay in here, girl check your ass in here, ..spend a passion here
Let's make last in here, and toast your glass in here
And we're gonna party, yeah, we're gonna party, yeah
We're gonna party yeah, we're gonna party, yeah
Got money, wassup? this .. so what
My lady's breaking up, top it down and shake it up, yeah, we gonna tear this fucking club up so crazy
Put your .. rock up now, put your ... rock up now, put your .. rock up now
Now is .. now is d.c. in here, now is the
bay in here?
We gonna stay in here, cause we're too fine in here, we're skipping lines in here
There be no crimes in here, don't bring your 9 in here
And we're gonna party, yeah, we're gonna party, yeah
We're gonna party yeah, we're gonna party, yeah
Got money, wassup? this .. so what
My lady's breaking up, top it down and shake it up, yeah, we gonna tear this fucking club up so crazy, crazy, baby
After while, after while, after while, on the floor, on the floor, on the floor
To the bar, to the bar, to the bar, we go hard, we go hard, we go hard
Put your .. rock up now, put your ... rock up now, put your .. rock up now
Down over seas in here, the west .. in here, we got Korea, China and my Philippines in here
All freaking ladies in here, they going crazy in here,
My single ladies you should all have my babies in here
And we're gonna party, yeah, we're gonna party, yeah
We're gonna party yeah, we're gonna party, yeah
Got money, wassup? this .. so what
My lady's breaking up, top it down and shake it up, yeah, we gonna tear this fucking club up so crazy, crazy, baby
Got money, wassup? this .. so what
My lady's breaking up, top it down and shake it up, yeah, we gonna tear this fucking club up so crazy, crazy, baby.
Akon the rain lyrics
Yeah
Oh diddy oh diddy oh
Ahhhh
Ahhhh
Konvict
Ahhhh
Ahhhh
Konvict music
Yeah
The pressure's buildin' up
I feel like givin' up
How in the fuck am I gonna back my first album up
Well everything has changed
It'll never be the same
Nobody know me
Then everybody knows my name
And I feel so ashamed
I never been the kinda nigga that would complain
But it's so crazy man
It's no different
Everyday it's just the same thing
Now it's been months out on the road
On tour doin' so many different shows
Head spinnin' feelin' like it's gonna explode
And I just wanna know
If anybody out there's feelin' me
I'm losin' my mind
And I can't believe
I let this shit get the best of me
And now I gotta let ya know
One's got me insane
Cause I can't stand the rain
It's hitting my window pane
A little too much
And now I gotta let ya know
One's got my face in a frown
Aye
Cause I can't stand the sound
Of the thunder that's crashing down
Upon my house
Now I gotta let ya know
Now I got no more worries now
My pocket's fatter now
Look in the mirrow my reflection looks different now
You're gettin' bigger
Akon you need to settle down
Why do I feel this way
Should I be happy
Should I just ignore
Everything I've been given
Please help me lord
It's all over
But I can't escape the rain
Now it's been months out on the road
On tour doin' so many different shows
Head spinnin' feelin' like it's gonna explode
And I just wanna know
If anybody out there's feelin' me
I'm losin' my mind
And I can't believe
I let this shit get the best of me
And now I gotta let ya know
One's got me insane
Cause I can't stand the rain
It's hitting my window pane
A little too much
And now I gotta let ya know
One's got my face in a frown
Aye
Cause I can't stand the sound
Of the thunder that's crashing down
Upon my house
Now I gotta let ya know
Singin' woe diddy woe diddy woe
Sunday, 10 August 2014
Don't matter lyrics
Konvict Konvict
Oh
Ohoohwooe
Oooh
Ooohhwooe
[Chorus:]
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you babe babe
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you babe
'Cause we gonna fight
Oh yes we gonna fight
Believe we gonna fight
We gonna fight
Fight for our right to love yeah
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you
Nobody wanna see us together
Nobody thought we'd last forever
I feel 'em hopin' and prayin'
Things between us don't get better
Men steady comin' after you
Women steady comin' after me
Seem like everybody wanna go for self
And don't wanna respect boundaries
Tellin' you all those lies
Just to get on your side
But I must admit there was a couple secrets
I held inside
But just know that I tried
To always apologize
And I'ma have you first always in my heart
To keep you satisfied
[Chorus]
Got every right to wanna leave
Got every right to wanna go
Got every right to hit the road
And never talk to me no more
You don't even have to call
Even check for me at all
Because the way I been actin' lately
Has been off the wall
Especially towards you
Puttin' girls before you
And they watchin' everything I been doin'
Just to hurt you
Most of it just ain't true
Ain't true
And they won't show you
How much of a queen you are to me
And why I love you baby
[Chorus]
Oh oh oh oh oh
'Cause I got you
'Cause I got you
Oh
'Cause I got you babe
'Cause I got you
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you babe
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you babe
'Cause we gonna fight
Oh yes we gonna fight
Believe we gonna fight
We gonna fight
Fight for our right to love yeah
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you babe
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you babe
'Cause we gonna fight
Oh yes we gonna fight
Believe we gonna fight
We gonna fight
Fight for our right to love yeah
Nobody wanna see us together
But it don't matter no
'Cause I got you
Keep,you much longer lyrics
Wish I could keep you much longer
I know you gotta go cuz you got things to do
Wish I could keep you much longer
Now you to busy for me girl like I was
to you
Wish I could stop by
And maybe say hi
Wish I could jus stop by
And lay by your side
The tables have turned
And I've finally learned
That this is makin up for every day I was gone
And that's why I'm concerned
But now it's confirmed
That you spread your wings and learned to fly all alone
Darkness in the night
I'll find that light for you
As long as I got eyes
I'll have a sight for you
Long as I am alive baby I'd die for you
I wanna be with you
Wish I could keep you much longer
I know you gotta go cuz you got things to do
Wish I could keep you much longer
Now you to busy for me girl like I was to you
Wish I could stop by
And maybe say hi
Wish I could jus stop by
And lay by your side
You're always on my mind
While I'm racin
While I'm paper chasin
You were there when I said one day I'd get up out that basement
Playin as my agent
For you, there's no replacement
You will always be my girl
And you can hold me on that statement
Darkness in the night
I'll find that light for you
As long as I got eyes
I'll have a sight for you
Long as I am alive baby I'd die for you
Wanna be with you
Wish I could keep you much longer
I know you gotta go cuz you got things to do
Wish I could keep you much longer
Now you to busy for me girl like I was to you
Wish I could stop by
And maybe say hi
Wish I could jus stop by
And lay by your side
Baby I know you
And how we do
Doin exactly what I taught you
Gotta get that money first
Before you come spend that precious time with your boo
And I know I gotta just take it
Even though it's drivin me crazy
Always wanted to see my girl make it
Wish I could keep you much longer
I know you gotta go cuz you got things to do
Wish I could keep you much longer
Now you to busy for me girl like I was
to you
Wish I could keep you so much longer
Wish I could stop by
And maybe say "hi"
Wish I could jus stop by
And lay by your side
Wish I could keep you much longer
I know you gotta go cuz you got things to do
Wish I could keep you much longer
Now you to busy for me girl like I was to you
Wish I could keep you baby
I just wanna keep you longer
Saturday, 9 August 2014
Lonely lyrics
Lonely I'm Mr Lonely,
I have nobody,
For my own
I'm so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody,
For my own
I'm so lonely,
Yo this one here goes out to all my players out there ya know got that one good girl who's always been there like ya
Know took all the bullshit then one day she can't take it no more and decides to leave
I woke up in the middle of the night and I noticed my girl wasn't by my side, coulda sworn I was dreaming, for her I was
Feenin, so I had to take a little ride, back tracking over these few years, tryna figure out what I do to make it go
bad, cause
Ever since my girl left me, my whole life came crashing
I'm so lonely (so lonely),
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Can't believe I had a girl like you and I just let you walk right outta my life, after all I put you through you still stuck
Around and stayed by my side, what really hurt me is I broke your heart, baby you were a good girl and I had no
right, I
Really wanna make things right, cause without you in my life girl
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Been all about the world ain't never met a girl that can take the things that you been through
Never thought the day would come where you would get up and run and I would be out chasing you
Cause ain't nowhere in the globe I'd rather be, ain't no-one in the globe I'd rather see then the girl of my dreams that made me
Be so happy but now so lonely
So lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own)
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Never thought that I'd be alone, I didn't think you'd be gone this long, I just want you to call my phone, so stop playing girl and
Come on home (come on home), baby girl I didn't mean to shout, I want me and you to work it out, I never wished I'd ever
Hurt my baby, and it's driving me crazy cuz...
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own)
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Lonely, so lonely
So lonely, (so lonely),
Mr. Lonely, so lonely
So lonely, so lonely, (so lonely), Mr. Lonely
Akon struggle everyday lyrics
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
[Verse 1:]
I need to take it slow
My heart is growing cold
I'm trying to hide my feelings
From the people that I know
and everywhere I go I'm trying to lay low
Can't afford to get in no trouble because I'm on parole
I'm trying to live life right
God knows with all my might
But I'm just barely getting by
Cuz money's way too tight
And I can say this right
The struggle and the fight
It's weakin' all the muscles in my body like kryptonite
Making me feel like there is no other way
But the different streets get that dough
Living and praying for a better day...So!
[Chorus: x2]
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
[Verse 2:]
Streets, I ain't no longer on it
Don't need feds all upon it
I done left that life alone
Cuz all I did was impress, my homie!
And then my conscience told me
"Careful you tendarone!"
Always complaining after I ain't never did
She always lonely. So what am I to do
Gotta get money for food, cuz if she starves to death
Then I gotta deal with her attitude
And I in that type of mood cuz I ain't type of dude
It's bad enough, I gotta deal with all this I'm going thru
It's making me feel like there is no other way
But the different streets get that dough
Living and praying for a better day...So!
[Chorus: x4]
Face a trouble everyday
Trying to walk away from a life of sorrow
It's a struggle everyday
Trying not to rob G's, still I borrow
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Make it in City lyrics
[Verse 1:]
I'm just a thug, on the other side of the law
Raised in the hood, never thought I'd make it this far
I went from standing on the block
Dealing, toting my glock, weighing product on a triple-beam
I even got hassled a lot
Mainly by crooked cops
Life wasn't as easy as it seems
[Chorus:]
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on
the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
[Verse 2:]
Gets harder everyday
To come up with the rent and ain't got a job
Trying to keep the bills paid
But don't wanna get locked up no more
See, my parole officer almost caught me with that stuff
Tossed it so he wouldn't find a trace
Not to mention my baby momma, the bitch is greedy as fuck
Got child support steady on my case
[Chorus:]
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
[Verse 3:]
Got a little personal, but let me break it down
I'm not the only one out here going through it now
It's international, recessions all around
We gotta be here for each other when it hit the ground
I know you heard it, and work it
Don't give up it'll all work out
Can't never stop hoping, for certain
I be grinding until the day that I die
[Chorus:]
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind[x3])
Akon love you no more lyrics
You don't get dressed up for me no more
Don't do your make up for me no more
Don't clean the place up for me no more
We sleep and wake up
Make love no more
No late night movies with me no more
Play fighting jacuzzis with me no more
Don't shake your booty for me no more
Look what you done to me
Can't speak no more
Yeah, girl
I just wanna be a better man
I'm far from an angel or reverend
The streets tryna make a brother sell again
But I just wanna hold hands with you again
Why why would you think I don't love
you no more
No more no more no more no more
Why why would you think I don't love you no more
No more no more no more no more
No dirty dancing 'tween us no more
And no romancing 'tween us no more
There's no affection 'tween us no more
There's no direction where do I go
They wanna see us let go but I'm sure you know
That I will never walk out that door
And I'm sure you know
That I will be there to fight for you and will look out for you
Even though you were letting go
You will always be my only
No I'll never leave you loney
You're my friend, you're my homie
I'm coming home-y
I just wanna be a better man
I'm far from an angel or reverend
The streets tryna make a brother sell again
But I just wanna hold hands with you again
Why why would you think I don't love you no more
No more no more no more no more
Why why would you think I don't love you no more
No more no more no more no more
Wanna let you know that I'm like your shadow
And no matter where you go my heart will follow
Even though you've seen a lot, heard a lot
One thing's for sure is we're all we've got
Hope to ease the pain by telling you just one thing
That I'll always love you
I just wanna be a better man
The streets tryna make a brother sell again
But I just wanna hold hands with you again
Why why would you think I don't love you no more
No more no more no more no more
Why why would you think I don't love you no more
No more no more no more no more
Akon lonely lyrics
Lonely I'm Mr Lonely,
I have nobody,
For my own
I'm so lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely
I have nobody,
For my own
I'm so lonely,
Yo this one here goes out to all my players out there ya know got that one good girl who's always been there like ya
Know took all the bullshit then one day she can't take it no more and decides to leave
I woke up in the middle of the night and I noticed my girl wasn't by my side, coulda sworn I was dreaming, for her I was
Feenin, so I had to take a little ride, back tracking over these few years, tryna figure out what I do to make it go
bad, cause
Ever since my girl left me, my whole life came crashing
I'm so lonely (so lonely),
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Can't believe I had a girl like you and I just let you walk right outta my life, after all I put you through you still stuck
Around and stayed by my side, what really hurt me is I broke your heart, baby you were a good girl and I had no
right, I
Really wanna make things right, cause without you in my life girl
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Been all about the world ain't never met a girl that can take the things that you been through
Never thought the day would come where you would get up and run and I would be out chasing you
Cause ain't nowhere in the globe I'd rather be, ain't no-one in the globe I'd rather see then the girl of my dreams that made me
Be so happy but now so lonely
So lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own)
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Never thought that I'd be alone, I didn't think you'd be gone this long, I just want you to call my phone, so stop playing girl and
Come on home (come on home), baby girl I didn't mean to shout, I want me and you to work it out, I never wished I'd ever
Hurt my baby, and it's driving me crazy cuz...
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own)
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
For my own (to call my own) girl
Lonely, so lonely
So lonely, (so lonely),
Mr. Lonely, so lonely
So lonely, so lonely, (so lonely), Mr. Lonely
Monday, 4 August 2014
Crack it up lyrics
"Crank It Up"
(feat. Akon)
She's the keys to my starter in my automatic car
Yeah she make me wanna go harder and she always lift the bar
When she keep that spotlight glowing 'cause she is a superstar
Everybody knows this girl when she step up in the place whether near or far
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
She might not be the one you see in a magazine
She might not be the one you fantasize
in your dream
She's the only girl left in the world that can guarantee
What you need tonight
With my Gs and we riding in a magnificent car
And we rolling with the baddest chicks and you won't see a flaw
Booty riding up so perfect, badder than my Audemars
Gonna pound it up so perfect that can get until tomorrow
Watch her crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
She might not be the one you see in a magazine
She might not be the one you fantasize in your dream
She's the only girl left in the world that can guarantee
What you need tonight
With my Gs and we riding in a magnificent car
And we rolling with the baddest chicks and you won't see a flaw
Booty riding up so perfect, badder than my Audemars
Gonna pound it up so perfect that can
get until tomorrow
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
She's trying to make me fall in love again, yeah
The way she moving I can tell you she's almost there, yeah
She might not be the one you see in a magazine
She might not be the one you fantasize in your dream
She's the only girl left in the world that can guarantee
What you need tonight
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she crank it up
The way she cranks it up
Akon "Come Back To Me"lyrics
"Come Back To Me"
Going crazy my heart is breaking
I can't sleep at all
Trying to get through this
Don't know how I'll do this
I know that I only got my self to blame (only got myself to blame)
But that doesn't help to ease the pain (doesn't help to ease the pain)
I'll just die if I can't see your face
[Chorus:]
Until you come back
I can't breathe
Until you come back
I got no reason
Got my heart, my heart down on it's knees
I still need you beside me
[Verse 1:]
Now it's morning
Your still gone and
I still reach for you (still reach for you)
Don't know how to
Live without you
I wish I can take back all the hurt I've caused
(Take back all the hurt I've caused)
If I could give back all the love I lost
(Give back all the love I lost)
The price I pay is just too high of a cost yea
[Chorus:]
Until you come back
I can't breathe
Until you come back
I got no reason
Got my heart, my heart down on it's
knees
I still need you beside me
[Verse 2:]
Please forgive me (forgive me)
Let me have one more chance in your life (one more chance in your life)
Till your with me
I'll be half alive until you come back (back back)
[Chorus:]
Until you come back
I can't breathe
Until you come back
I got no reason
Got my heart, my heart down on it's knees
Cause I need you beside me
[Chorus:]
Until you come back
I can't breathe
Until you come back
I got no reason
Got my heart, my heart down on it's knees
I still need you beside beside beside beside me
Akon -bigger lyrics:)
chorus:
i wanna be bigger, bigger than the fame,
bigger than the lights, bigger than the money
out on the stage
i wanna be bigger, bigger than it all,
bigger than the glory, so i could never fall,
bigger than the sky, bigger than the clouds,
we never coming down
i'ma, bit bigger like david taking goliath
just trying to get my voice steady screaming out through the silence
this industry makes me resort to violence
'cause i've been kicked around too long, stuck these vice grips
plus, when nobody supports you, they pirate
so there's no money left to make the next of my hits
other rappers ignoring me, now on my list
'cause i've been keeping track of the dust left on my kicks
ugh, and ya'll are bound to see
i'm out to be much bigger than all those surrounding me
while you're dreaming of stars, i reach for galaxies
if you're doubting me, keep on, i'm bound to be
chorus:
ii wanna be bigger, bigger than the fame,
bigger than the lights, bigger than the money
out on the stage
i wanna be bigger, bigger than it all,
bigger than the glory, so i could never fall,
bigger than the sky, bigger than the clouds,
we never coming down
(i'mma be bigger, yeah
say i'mma be bigger, cool!)
oh, ah oh, oh ah oh
so big, these haters here must stop
'cause you talk a big game, but i learn to trust not
been doing it long enough and i've had enough stops
so i'll do it 'till i make it or until my lungs pop
here so watch out, until i grow old and i'm a wash out
i'mma be the biggest thing shining, so pull your watch out
forget a platinum record, i'm bigger than first or second
i'm larger than premadonna's, all you snakes and anaconda's
not finished with my sentence, no period, put a comma
this thing is running on, my message just getting longer
there's a sauna burning up, with this world against me
i'mma be the biggest thing that you ever did see
Sunday, 3 August 2014
Sorry blame it on me
As life goes on I’m starting to learn more and more about responsibility
And I realize everything I do is affecting
the people around me
So I want to take this time out to apologize for things that I've done
And things that haven't occurred yet
And the things they don’t want to take responsibility for
I’m sorry for the times that I left you home
I was on the road and you were alone
I’m sorry for the times that I had to go
I’m sorry for the fact that I did not know
That you were sitting home just wishing we
Could go back to when it was just you and me
I’m sorry for the times I would neglect
I’m sorry for the times I disrespect
I’m sorry for the wrong things that I’ve done
I’m sorry I’m not always there for my sons
I’m sorry for the fact that I'm not aware
That you can’t sleep at night when I am not there
Because I'm in the streets like everyday
Sorry for the things that I did not say
Like how you are the best thing in my world
And how I'm so proud to call you my girl
[Bridge:]
I understand that there are some problems
And I am not too blind to know
All the pain you kept inside you
Even though you might not show
If I can apologize for being wrong
Then it’s just a shame on me
I’ll be the reason for your pain and you can put the blame on me
[Chorus:]
You can put the blame on me[4x]
Said you can put the blame on me[3x]
You can put the blame on me
I'm sorry for the things that he put you through
And all the times you didn’t know what to do
Sorry that you had to go and sell those packs
Just trying to stay busy till you heard
from Dad
And you would rather be home with all your kids
As one big family with love and bliss
And even though Pops treated us like kings
He got a second wife and you didn’t agree
He got up and left you there all alone
I’m sorry that you had to do it on your own
I’m sorry that I went and added to your grief
I’m sorry that your son was once a thief
I’m sorry that I grew up way too fast
I wish I would’ve listened and not be so bad
I’m sorry that your life turned out this way
I’m sorry that the FEDS came and took me away
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
I’m sorry that it took so long to see
They were dead wrong trying to put it on me
I’m sorry that it took so long to speak
But I was on tour with Gwen Stefani
I’m sorry for the hand that she was dealt
For the embarrassment that she felt
Just a little young girl trying to have fun
Her daddy should've never let her out that young
I’m sorry for Club Zen getting shut down
I hope they manage better next time around
How was I to know she was underage
In a 21 and older club they say
Why doesn’t anybody wanna take blame
Verizon backed out disgracing my name
I’m just a singer trying to entertain
Because I love my fans I’ll take that blame
Even though the blame’s on you[3x]
I’ll take that blame from you
And you can put that blame on me[2x]
You can put that blame on me
And you can put that blame on me
And you can put that blame on me[2x]
Akon - getto :)
Ghetto, Ghetto, Ghetto, Ghetto livin
[Verse one]
These streets remind me of quicksand (quicksand)
When your on it you'll keep goin down (goin down)
And there's noone to hold on too
And there's noone to pull you out
You keep on fallin (falling)
And noone can here you callin
So you end up self destructing
On the corner with the tuli on the waist line just got outta the bing doin state time
Teeth marks on my back from the canine
Dark Memories of when there was no sunshine
Cause they said that I wouldn't make it
(I remember like yesterday)
Holdin on to what god gave me
[Chorus]
Cause thats the life when ur
Living in the (ghetto)and
Eating in the (ghetto)or
Sleeping in the (ghetto) (ghetto)
Cause thats the life when ur
Living in the (ghetto)and
Eating in the (ghetto)or
Sleeping in the (ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
[Verse two]
No need to cherish luxuries (cause everythin' come and go)
Even the life that you have is borrowed
(Cause your not promised tomorrow)
So live your life as if everydays' gon be your last
Once you move forward can't go back
Best prepare to remove your past
Cause ya gotta be willin to pray
Yea There gotta be (there gotta be) a better way oh
Yea ya gotta be willing to pray
Cause there gotta be (there gotta be) a better day (ay)
Whoever said that this struggle would stop today
A lot of niggas dead or locked away
Teenage Women growing up with aids
[Chorus]
Cause thats the life when your
Living in the (ghetto) oh
Eating in the (ghetto) or
Sleeping in the (ghetto, ghetto)
Thats the life when ur
Living in the (ghetto)oh
Eating in the (ghetto) or
Sleeping in the (ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
[Bridge]
Gun shots every night in the (ghetto)
Crooked cops on sight in the (ghetto)
Every day is a fight in the (ghetto)
(oh oh oh oh oh) (ghetto)
Got kids to feed in the (ghetto)
Selling coke and weed in the (ghetto)
Every day somebody bleed in the (ghetto)
(oh oh oh oh oh) (ghetto)
[Chorus]
Thats the life when your
Living in the (ghetto)oh
Living by the (ghetto)oh
Eating in the (ghetto, ghetto)
Thats the life when your
Living in the (ghetto)oh
Sleeping in the (ghetto)
Living in the (ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
(wooohhoohh)
Akon- I'm so paid
(feat. Lil Wayne)
[Intro]
Rubbing' on that Italian leather
Dem' Konvict jeans on!
Ay yo Weezy! You Ready?
Yeah!
[Chorus:]
I get it in 'til sunrise
Doing 90 in a 65
Windows rolled down screaming Ah!!!
Hey-ey-ey... I'm so paid
Number one hustler get money
Why do you wanna count my money?
I'm a hustler don't need them! One of them you all see!
I'm so paid
[Verse 1]
I see police on the crooked I
Doing a 100 on the Interstate 95
My shawty leanin' blasting that Do or Die
Pushin' that motherfuckin' wood cause
we certified
Got a system that ll beat and knock your wall off
Got a pump under my seat, the sawed-off
Got a bunch of goons, hoping they never call off
I'm a sniper sitting on the roof already saw you all
It ain't too much to put a strain on me
That's the reason why I had to put the blame on me
I rather have them dollar bills rain on me
Then let them haters come and make the name of me
That's why...
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
I am the boss it only takes one call
For a driver to hit you up and drop you off that's all
Guess what I won't be taking that fall
Homie I got cake that's what I'm paying them for (aha!)
Ain't that funny?
'cause niggas want war but ain't got money
'cause I've seen them all talking 'til they start gunning
Quicker than Usain Bolt the fastest thing running
Yeah! Akon! Weezy!
Block oil holdin' down Jersey
Divine making sure we gettin' it up front
My little brother Boo got that vision bake it!
[Chorus]
[Lil Wayne Verse 3]
Oh-oh,
Big money Weezy
White wife beater with the sig underneath it
How do I feel bitch I feel undefeated
Snap my fingers disappear from the precinct
Yea!
I'm ballin' we ball out
Thoughts of before until the ball bounce
I send some niggas with guns to you all house
Only to find out you live in a doll house
Damn!
But I thought you was tough don't
We carry choppers on our necks
Call it cut throat
We, bury powers on the set that they come from
We, know magic turn
Weed smoke to gun smoke
We, bomb first when we ride
You, in a hearse when you ride
Ay-yay
I put my shoes on baby
And I'm holding down Young Mula baby!
That's why...
[Chorus]
I can't wait
"I Can't Wait"
I can't wait
I can't wait
[Verse 1]
I think of you
When the morning comes and the
nighttime goes away (all day)
Don't you ever think that we won't be okay (no way)
There is nothing stopping me from loving you
Touching and rubbing and kissing and hugging you
What's this feeling taking over me
Baby that's love and it ain't no stopping it
I don't know as far as the eyes can see
Pick up the pace and it aint no dropping it
Always forever I'll be by your side
You're my Bonnie I'm your Clyde
That's the way that its gonna be
I'm in love with you and you in love
with me
[Chorus]
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute
It's you and me
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute
It's you and me
[Verse 2]
(I can't wait)
I can't believe
That someone like you will love me endlessly (forever)
If this goes our way my love will always be (eternally)
You have set my mind my love my heart so free
Together forever however just you and me
What's this feeling taking over me
Baby that's love and it aint no stopping it
I don't know as far as the eyes can see
Pick up the pace and it aint no dropping it
Always forever I'll be by your side
You're my Bonnie I'm your Clyde
Cause that's the way that it's gonna be
I'm in love with you and you're in love with me
[Chorus]
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute
It's you and me
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute
It's you and me
[Bridge]
(I can't wait)
To have you right next to me
Here by my side
(I can't wait)
To kiss and caress you girl
While holding you tight
(I can't wait)
Can't imagine life without you
It just ain't right
(I can't wait)
I got a whole lot of loving
And you gonna get it tonight
[Chorus]
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute
It's you and me
(I can't wait)
Sit down and talk for a minute
Go outside and take a walk for a minute
It's you and me
I can't wait
I can't wait
I can't wait
Saturday, 2 August 2014
Make it in the city lyrics
"Make It In The City"
[Verse 1:]
I'm just a thug, on the other side of the law
Raised in the hood, never thought I'd make it this far
I went from standing on theblock
Dealing, toting my glock, weighing product on a triple-beam
I even got hassled a lot
Mainly by crooked cops
Life wasn't as easy as it seems
[Chorus:]
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
[Verse 2:]
Gets harder everyday
To come up with the rent and ain't got a job
Trying to keep the bills paid
But don't wanna get locked up no more
See, my parole officer almost caught me with that stuff
Tossed it so he wouldn't find a trace
Not to mention my baby momma, the bitch is greedy as fuck
Got child support steady on my case
[Chorus:]
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
[Verse 3:]
Got a little personal, but let me break it down
I'm not the only one out here going through it now
It's international, recessionsall around
We gotta be here for each other when it hit the ground
I know you heard it, and work it
Don't give up it'll all work out
Can't never stop hoping, forcertain
I be grinding until the day that I die
[Chorus:]
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Just trying to make it in the city
Where we stay on the grind (stay on the grind [x3] )
Friday, 1 August 2014
Pot of gold lyrics
Ohhh yeah, dada, dodo, dada, dodo, dada, dodo, Akon
Life come and go
So let the history be told
We're all out here
Hustlin' to make our way
And while you're stumblin' and fallin' (stumblin' and fallin')
Why don't you pick yourself up now (pick yourself up now)
You see we all out here
Working day by day
So tell me
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the gold at the end of the rainbow
How can we work it out
When good and evil meet
The day you kiss his feet
Cause it will soon come
You soon lose track of which way is up when your always being put down (being put down)
You gotta be strong and do what you feel in your heart
Regardless of who's around (regardless of who's around)
I know it might seem bold
But thats all we have (all we have)
Many centuries and we're steady getting old
Clutchin' on to what we never had
Sooo
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the gold at the end of the rainbow
(how can we) How can we work it out (how can we)
When good and evil meet
The day you kiss his feet
Cause it will soon come
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the gold at the end of the rainbow (share the gold)
How can we work it out
When good and evil meet
The day you kiss his feet
Cause it will soon come
How can we work it out (dada)
Dodo (how can we work it out)
How can we work it out (dada)
Dodo ohhhh (dada)
How can we work it out (dodo)
Da da How can we work it out (dodo)
(everybody sing along with me)
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the gold at the end of the rainbow (that pot
of gold)
How can we work it out
When good and evil meet
The day you kiss his feet
Cause it will soon come (yeah)
How can we work it out
On that day when its time to share the gold at the end of the rainbow (that pot of gold)
How can we work it out
When good and evil meet
The day you kiss his feet
Cause it will soon come (soon come)
How can we work it out (work it out, work it out, work it out...)
AKON RELY ON lyrics
If your eyes could speak
They would tell me
What you see when you're looking at me
And if your hands can talk
They would tell me
What you feel when you're touching on me
And if your feet could see
They would show me how far you've come just to kick it with me
And these are tall tale signs
That shows that you are mine
It's how your body translates to me
I wanna be the one that you can rely on
I wanna be the one that you can rely on
And give you everything
Give you everything
You need to set you free
And give you everything
Give you everything
You need to set you free
Cause if you didn't want me
You would tell me
Face to face that I'm just not your type
And if you didn't love me
You would tell me
To pack my bags and get out of your life
But instead she told me
Not to worry
I'm the one man worth her sacrifice
And these are tall tale signs
That shows that you are mine
It's how your body translates to me
I wanna be the one that you can rely on (can rely on me girl)
I wanna be the one that you can rely on (you can rely on me girl)
And give you everything (everything)
Give you everything (everything)
You need to set you free (oh yes I'll set you free)
And give you everything
Give you everything (everything)
You need to set you free
Cause I wanna be there when you're lonely and stressed
Wanna be there when your car goes bad
Wanna be there just to show you I care for you
You know I care for you
Said I wanna be there when you're lonely stressed
Wanna be there when your car goes bad
Wanna be there just to show you I care for you
I wanna be the one that you can rely on (rely on me girl)
I wanna be the one that you can rely on (you can rely on me babe)
And give you everything (everything)
Give you everything (everything)
You need to set you free (cause I will set you free)
And give you everything
Give you everything (everything)
You need to set you free
AKON CLAP AGAIN lyrics
Clap[2x]
Clap[2x]
Clap[3x]
Clap[2x]
Clap[3x]
Clap[2x]
[Verse 1]
I'm like a bird and I am so high
In my lair looking at the blue sky
Can't let another day pass by
Without you knowing what I feel inside
Cause it's embedded in my soul
The day I stop will be the day I turn cold
Let you know I'm breaking out of that hole
And let go
[Chorus]
So I can be free
To do what means most to me
And you can look back one day and
know I shared with you my gift
I hope you wouldn't think I just leave
Pack up and roll up my sleeve
Give it all up and live for nothing to take with me all I got to give
That's why
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
[Verse 2]
So if your life is twisted and ain't going right
Let's forget about it tonight
I just want to make you happy baby
Dancing and clapping (dancin' and clappin')
Cause we plan to be here till the morning light
Can you feel the change in your life
And it feeling like magic baby
I'm the one that make it happen baby
[Chorus]
So you can be free
To do what's what meant to be
And you can look back one day and know I shared with you my gift
I hope you wouldn't think I just leave
Pack up and roll up my sleeve
Give it all up and live for nothing to take
with me all I got to give
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
Clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
I just want to make you clap again
Just clap again
Akon sorry blame it on me
As life goes on I’m starting to learn more and more about responsibility
And I realize everything I do is affecting
the people around me
So I want to take this time out to apologize for things that I've done
And things that haven't occurred yet
And the things they don’t want to take responsibility for
I’m sorry for the times that I left you home
I was on the road and you were alone
I’m sorry for the times that I had to go
I’m sorry for the fact that I did not know
That you were sitting home just wishing we
Could go back to when it was just you and me
I’m sorry for the times I would neglect
I’m sorry for the times I disrespect
I’m sorry for the wrong things that I’ve done
I’m sorry I’m not always there for my sons
I’m sorry for the fact that I'm not aware
That you can’t sleep at night when I am not there
Because I'm in the streets like everyday
Sorry for the things that I did not say
Like how you are the best thing in my world
And how I'm so proud to call you my girl
[Bridge:]
I understand that there are some problems
And I am not too blind to know
All the pain you kept inside you
Even though you might not show
If I can apologize for being wrong
Then it’s just a shame on me
I’ll be the reason for your pain and you can put the blame on me
[Chorus:]
You can put the blame on me[4x]
Said you can put the blame on me[3x]
You can put the blame on me
I'm sorry for the things that he put you through
And all the times you didn’t know what to do
Sorry that you had to go and sell those packs
Just trying to stay busy till you heard
from Dad
And you would rather be home with all your kids
As one big family with love and bliss
And even though Pops treated us like kings
He got a second wife and you didn’t agree
He got up and left you there all alone
I’m sorry that you had to do it on your own
I’m sorry that I went and added to your grief
I’m sorry that your son was once a thief
I’m sorry that I grew up way too fast
I wish I would’ve listened and not be so bad
I’m sorry that your life turned out this way
I’m sorry that the FEDS came and took me away
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
I’m sorry that it took so long to see
They were dead wrong trying to put it on me
I’m sorry that it took so long to speak
But I was on tour with Gwen Stefani
I’m sorry for the hand that she was dealt
For the embarrassment that she felt
Just a little young girl trying to have fun
Her daddy should've never let her out that young
I’m sorry for Club Zen getting shut down
I hope they manage better next time around
How was I to know she was underage
In a 21 and older club they say
Why doesn’t anybody wanna take blame
Verizon backed out disgracing my name
I’m just a singer trying to entertain
Because I love my fans I’ll take that blame
Even though the blame’s on you[3x]
I’ll take that blame from you
And you can put that blame on me[2x]
You can put that blame on me
And you can put that blame on me
And you can put that blame on me[2x]
AKON YOU NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO KNOW ME lyrics
A moment ago it seemed
It was yesterday
You were here with me
And everything seems to be the same
What am I supposed to do
With all these empty rooms?
Sit here in solitude
With the smell of your perfume
Ya never took the time to know me
Ya never took the time to understand
Ya never took the time to know me
Yeah
Cause lovin' you is all I ever had
Still lovin' you is all I ever have
This wasn't what I wanted to be
A man in misery
Girl I look back a thousand times
And can't believe that you left me
Why you leave me baby
Why can't you understand my pain
How can I explain
Girl I don't know what I'm doin' wrong
I can't believe that your love is gone
Cause you never took the time to know me
Said you never took the time to know me
You never took the time to understand
Oh
Oh yeah
Said you never took the time to know me
Said you never took the time to know me
See lovin' you is all I ever had
Baby lovin' you is all I ever had
Ooh yeah
You're all I need
You're all I see
And I wish that we could do it again
Cause you never took the time to know
Baby you never took the time to know me
You never took the time to understand
Oh oh
Yeah
Said you never took the time to know me
Yeah
Because of you now I'm just a lonely man
Oh
Because of you now I'm just a lonely man
AKON RIGHT NOW NA NA NA lyrics
[Verse 1]
it's been so long (long, long)
That I haven't seen your face
I'm trying be strong (strong)
But the strength I have is washing away (way)
It won't be long (long)
Before I get you by my side
And just hold you, tease you, squeeze you
Tell you what's been on my mind
[Chorus:]
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
Wish we never broke up right now (na
na)
We need to link up right now (na na)
[Verse 2]
Girl I know (know, know)
Mistakes were made between us two
And we show (show)
Ourselves that night, even said some things weren't true.
Why'd you go? (go)
I haven't seen my girl since then (then)
Why can't it be that way it was?
Cause you were my homie, lover, and friend
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
I can't lie (I miss you much)
Watching everyday that goes by (I miss
you much)
'til I get you back I'm gonna try (yes, I miss you much)
Cause you are the apple of my eye (girl, I miss you much, I miss you much)
I can't lie (I miss you much)
Watching everyday that goes by (I miss you much)
'til I get you back I'm gonna try (yes, I miss you much)
Cause you are the apple of my eye (girl, I miss you much, I miss you much)
[Chorus]
[Verse 4]
I want you to fly with me (want you to fly)
I miss how you lie with me (miss how
you lie)
Just wish you could dine with me (wish you could dine with me)
The one that'll grind with me (said, one that'll grind with me)
I want you to fly with me (want you to fly)
I miss how you lie with me (Oh, miss how you lie)
Just wish you could dine with me (wish you could dine)
The one that'll grind with me (Oh, one that'll grind)
Yeah!
[Chorus:]
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
(make up) (Oh)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na) (live up, baby)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na) (make up)
AKON BREAKDOWN lyrics
You found a soujla
But I'm a man of piece
I'll fight for your love
They train to take it from me
Then protect your heart so you never be hurt again
But it's a sacrifice cause I'm an old fashion working man
Which means I won't be home like I use to
On the phone like I use to
Won't be long for see you too, yeah
We live life with no fears
And you never disappear, you showed me how much you care
And was never insecure, I love the fact you let me live and you
Then you held me down for years,
The hardest part for me out here it's when you cry
I'm not there to wipe your tears
So baby don't breakdown, hold me now, I need your love too
Make it back all, I don't know how I'll do with out you
So baby don't breakdown hold me now, I need your love too
Make it back all, I don't know how I'll do with out you
With out you, I'll do with out you [x4]
Can't do with out your love, your love, your love
Can't do with out your love
I know you hear the rumors, I know you hear the lies
I know you hear than I'm no different for all this others guys
I wanna come home sooner
To make you realize that life's just a contest and you happen to be my prize
We live life with no fears
And you never disappear, you showed me how much you care
You was never insecure, I love the fact you let me live and you
Then you help me down for years,
The hardest part for me out here it's when you cry
I'm not there to wipe your tears
So baby don't breakdown, hold me now, I need your love too
Make it back all, I don't know how I'll do with out you
So baby don't breakdown hold me now, I need your love too
Make it back all, I don't know how I'll do with out you
With out you, I'll do with out you [x4]
Can't do with out your love [x3]
AKON SEARCHING FOR LOVE lyrics
"Searching For Love"
[Chorus:]
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Every night, every night, I'm on a mood
With a super model, you might seen her from youtube
She's got that good love waiting I got it too
Making either one us waking up next to you, right next to you
See I may be rich, and I may have money
There's something missing in my life I always wanted
Had a 1000 chicks, only few I called my honeys
I need to fall in love and I can see it coming
[Chorus:]
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
True gentleman, super star,
You see me rolling in, aha, my fancy car
Sitting ride beside me is a beautiful girl I saw
Take her to the boom boom boom and another one to mark
I got an addiction, that's hard to cure
You got an affliction that keeps me wanting more
Changing my direction so I can fall in love
So hard cause my collection is so out of this world
See I may be rich, and I may have money
There's something missing in my life I always wanted
Had a 1000 chicks, only few I called my honeys
I need to fall in love and I can see it coming
[Chorus:]
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
I know that you would want to
Have someone in your lifetime love you
If you can show that you really want to
There'll be no limit to what your heart will allow you
When it comes to love, when it comes to love, when it comes to love
I feel empty, still searching
When it comes to love, when it comes to love, when it comes to love
I feel empty, still searching
[Chorus:]
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
I got everything in this world a man could ever want
If you search deeper inside me all I really need is love from you
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
Searching for love, I'm just searching for love
AK😃N OVER THE EDGE lyrics
"Over The Edge"
[Verse 1]
I'm here at the crossroad
Where my life is heading? Man, I don't know
Should I stay or should I go?
Coz anything's better than what I've been through
What I would give to get a sign from up above?
Letting me know that everything would be OK
I wish someone would pull me off from out of the mud
Will anyone out there say to me
[Chorus:]
I'm here, for you
Don't worry coz I got you (I got you baby)
Don't trip (don't trip)
Don't stress (don't stress)
My life seems to be hell
Over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
[Verse 2]
Now everyday that goes by
I see things that'll make another man cry
I'm sitting wondering why
I can't find that someone to fit in my life
see I was searching, but am I worth it?
And did they ever think I'm good enough for them?
Despite my suffering I felt the loving (felt the loving)
The blessing came when I needed it the most
And that's the sign that I received from up above
Letting me know that everything would be OK
And that was that something that pulled me out of the mud
And also was the one that said to me
[Chorus:]
I'm here, for you
Don't worry coz I got you (I got you baby)
Don't trip (don't trip)
Don't stress (don't stress)
My life seems to be hell
Over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
No matter, no matter how far you fall down
You gotta, you gotta be ready to stand up
I've been through the same things you going through now (Been through the same things)
But you gotta believe in you
No matter, no matter how far you fall down
You gotta, you gotta be ready to stand up (Gotta be ready)
I've been through the same things you going through now (Stand up)
But you gotta believe in you (Coz I got you)
[Chorus:]
I'm here, for you
Don't worry coz I got you (I got you baby)
Don't trip (don't trip)
Don't stress (don't stress)
My life seems to be hell
Over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
[Chorus:]
I'm here (I'm here for you), for you (I need you too)
Don't worry (Stand Up) because I got you (Stand Up)
Don't trip (I'm here for you)
Don't stress (I need you too)
My life (Stand Up) seems to be hell (Stand Up)
Over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Feels like I'm heading over the edge
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Akon American heists
all Akon fans are waiting...
AKON BIO
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam [ 1 ](born April 16, 1973), known asAkon(pronounced / ˈ eɪ k ɒ n /), is an American R&Band hip hop recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. [ 2 ]He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
He has since founded two successful
record labels, Konvict Muzikand Kon Live Distribution. His second album, Konvictedreceived three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best Contemporary R&B Albumfor Konvictedalbum and Best Rap/Sung Collaborationfor " Smack That" and " I Wanna Love You".
He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on theBillboardHot 100 charts twice. [ 3 ]Akon has had four songs certified as 3x platinum, three songs certified as 2x platinum, more than
ten songs certified as 1x platinum and more than ten songs certified as gold in digital sales. Akon has sung songs in other languages including Tamil, Hindiand Spanish. He was listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the #1 selling artist for master ringtones in the world.
Akon often provides vocalsas a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 Billboard Hot 100songs. He has worked with numerous performers such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Whitney Houston, Bone Thugs- N-Harmony, Gwen Stefaniand many
more artists. He has had five Grammy Awardsnominations and has produced many hits for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis, Kardinal Offishall, Leona Lewisand T-Pain.
Forbes ranked Akon 80th (Power Rank) in Forbes Celebrity 100in 2010 [ 4 ]and 5th in 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list, in 2011. [ 5 ]Billboard ranked Akon No. 6 on the list of Top Digital Songs Artists of the decade. [ 6 ]
Early life
Akon was born in St. Louis, and spent much of his childhood in the West African country Senegal, which he
describes as his "hometown". The child of a dancer mother and a percussionist father, Mor Thiam, Akon learned to play five instruments, including drums, guitar and djembe. [ 7 ]At age 7, he moved with his family to Union City, New Jersey, [ 8 ]splitting his time between the United States and Senegal until settling in Newark, New Jersey. [ 7 ]Growing up in New Jersey, Akon had difficulties getting along with other children. When he and his older brother reached high school, his parents left them on their own in Jersey Cityand moved the rest of the family to Atlanta, Georgia. [ 9 ]
Akon has stated in interviews that his full
name is Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam and that as a Muslim, he has never drunk alcohol or smoked. [ 10 ]although there is some ambiguity and debate about Akon's legal name and birth date. Akon is usually credited as Aliaune Thiam. [ 11 ] [ 12 ]In addition to the longer form, Akon's full name has been reported both as Aliaune Badara Thiam and Alioune Badara Thiam [ 13 ]and the former was used on an official document issues against the rapper by the county of Dutchess, New York. [ 14 ]
In regards to his birth date, Akon is very protective of it, which is the reason many media outlets have reported incorrect
dates. However, legal documents released by The Smoking Gunlist Akon's name as Aliaune Damala Thiam and his date of birth as April 16, 1973. [ 15 ]
Music career
2003–05: Discovery andTrouble
Akon's alleged three years in jail saw him begin to recognize his music abilities and develop an appreciation for his musical background. Music mogul Devyne Stephens, president of Upfront Megatainment first heard about Akon when the rapper Lil' Zanebrought him
along to Stephens' rehearsal hall, a place that at the time saw talents such as Usherand TLCbeing developed. The relationship between Stephens and Akon began as a friendship and mentorship, with the young artist regularly stopping by to ask for advice, but when Akon lost his deal with Elektra Stephens signed him to his production company and began grooming him professionally. [ 16 ]The songs Akon recorded with Stephens were brought to the attention of Universal's imprint SRC Records. [ 16 ]In an interview with HitQuartersSRC A&R Jerome Fostersaid, "What caught my attention right away was "Lonely", and I said, 'this kid is official – this is a
huge record." [ 16 ]Foster and SRC CEO Steve Rifkind immediately boarded a private plane to Atlanta to meet the young artist. [ 16 ]Akon knew of Foster's work as producer Knobodyand so there was a mutual respect for one another and the pair hit it off. [ 16 ]
Akon increased his exposure further by collaborating with overseas artists, including New Zealand's rapper Savage(" Moonshine" from album of the same name) and hip-hop producer P-Money("Keep on Callin'" from Magic City), performing choruses as a featured vocalist.
Akon's solo debut album, Troublewas
released on June 29, 2004. It spawned the singles " Locked Up" and " Lonely", " Belly Dancer (Bananza)", " Pot Of Gold", and " Ghetto." "Locked Up" reached 8th position in the U.S. and 5th in the UK. "Ghetto" became a radio hit when it was remixedby DJ Green Lanternto include verses from rappers 2Pacand The Notorious B.I.G. The album is a hybrid of Akon's silky, West African-styled vocals mixed with East Coast and Southern beats. Most of Akon's songs begin with the sound of the clank of a jail cell's door with him uttering the word "Konvict". [ 17 ]
In 2005, he released the single "Lonely"
(which samples Bobby Vinton's " Mr. Lonely"). The song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, the UK and Germany. His album also climbed to number one in the UK in April 2005. When music channel The Boxhad a top ten weekly chart, which was calculated by the amount of video requests, Akon's "Lonely" became the longest running single on the top of the chart, spanning over fifteen weeks. Akon then released another single featuring with a New Zealand rapper, Savagewith the single Moonshine, which had become a success in both New Zealand and Australia, becoming number one in the
New Zealand charts. In 2005, He made his first critically acclaimed guest appearance on Young Jeezy's debut album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, with the song " Soul Survivor." In December the same year his manager, Robert Montanez was killed in a shooting after a dispute in New Jersey.
In 2006, Akon and Young Jeezy suggested plans for a collaborative album.
He has since founded two successful
record labels, Konvict Muzikand Kon Live Distribution. His second album, Konvictedreceived three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best Contemporary R&B Albumfor Konvictedalbum and Best Rap/Sung Collaborationfor " Smack That" and " I Wanna Love You".
He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on theBillboardHot 100 charts twice. [ 3 ]Akon has had four songs certified as 3x platinum, three songs certified as 2x platinum, more than
ten songs certified as 1x platinum and more than ten songs certified as gold in digital sales. Akon has sung songs in other languages including Tamil, Hindiand Spanish. He was listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the #1 selling artist for master ringtones in the world.
Akon often provides vocalsas a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 Billboard Hot 100songs. He has worked with numerous performers such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Whitney Houston, Bone Thugs- N-Harmony, Gwen Stefaniand many
more artists. He has had five Grammy Awardsnominations and has produced many hits for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis, Kardinal Offishall, Leona Lewisand T-Pain.
Forbes ranked Akon 80th (Power Rank) in Forbes Celebrity 100in 2010 [ 4 ]and 5th in 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list, in 2011. [ 5 ]Billboard ranked Akon No. 6 on the list of Top Digital Songs Artists of the decade. [ 6 ]
Early life
Akon was born in St. Louis, and spent much of his childhood in the West African country Senegal, which he
describes as his "hometown". The child of a dancer mother and a percussionist father, Mor Thiam, Akon learned to play five instruments, including drums, guitar and djembe. [ 7 ]At age 7, he moved with his family to Union City, New Jersey, [ 8 ]splitting his time between the United States and Senegal until settling in Newark, New Jersey. [ 7 ]Growing up in New Jersey, Akon had difficulties getting along with other children. When he and his older brother reached high school, his parents left them on their own in Jersey Cityand moved the rest of the family to Atlanta, Georgia. [ 9 ]
Akon has stated in interviews that his full
name is Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam and that as a Muslim, he has never drunk alcohol or smoked. [ 10 ]although there is some ambiguity and debate about Akon's legal name and birth date. Akon is usually credited as Aliaune Thiam. [ 11 ] [ 12 ]In addition to the longer form, Akon's full name has been reported both as Aliaune Badara Thiam and Alioune Badara Thiam [ 13 ]and the former was used on an official document issues against the rapper by the county of Dutchess, New York. [ 14 ]
In regards to his birth date, Akon is very protective of it, which is the reason many media outlets have reported incorrect
dates. However, legal documents released by The Smoking Gunlist Akon's name as Aliaune Damala Thiam and his date of birth as April 16, 1973. [ 15 ]
Music career
2003–05: Discovery andTrouble
Akon's alleged three years in jail saw him begin to recognize his music abilities and develop an appreciation for his musical background. Music mogul Devyne Stephens, president of Upfront Megatainment first heard about Akon when the rapper Lil' Zanebrought him
along to Stephens' rehearsal hall, a place that at the time saw talents such as Usherand TLCbeing developed. The relationship between Stephens and Akon began as a friendship and mentorship, with the young artist regularly stopping by to ask for advice, but when Akon lost his deal with Elektra Stephens signed him to his production company and began grooming him professionally. [ 16 ]The songs Akon recorded with Stephens were brought to the attention of Universal's imprint SRC Records. [ 16 ]In an interview with HitQuartersSRC A&R Jerome Fostersaid, "What caught my attention right away was "Lonely", and I said, 'this kid is official – this is a
huge record." [ 16 ]Foster and SRC CEO Steve Rifkind immediately boarded a private plane to Atlanta to meet the young artist. [ 16 ]Akon knew of Foster's work as producer Knobodyand so there was a mutual respect for one another and the pair hit it off. [ 16 ]
Akon increased his exposure further by collaborating with overseas artists, including New Zealand's rapper Savage(" Moonshine" from album of the same name) and hip-hop producer P-Money("Keep on Callin'" from Magic City), performing choruses as a featured vocalist.
Akon's solo debut album, Troublewas
released on June 29, 2004. It spawned the singles " Locked Up" and " Lonely", " Belly Dancer (Bananza)", " Pot Of Gold", and " Ghetto." "Locked Up" reached 8th position in the U.S. and 5th in the UK. "Ghetto" became a radio hit when it was remixedby DJ Green Lanternto include verses from rappers 2Pacand The Notorious B.I.G. The album is a hybrid of Akon's silky, West African-styled vocals mixed with East Coast and Southern beats. Most of Akon's songs begin with the sound of the clank of a jail cell's door with him uttering the word "Konvict". [ 17 ]
In 2005, he released the single "Lonely"
(which samples Bobby Vinton's " Mr. Lonely"). The song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, the UK and Germany. His album also climbed to number one in the UK in April 2005. When music channel The Boxhad a top ten weekly chart, which was calculated by the amount of video requests, Akon's "Lonely" became the longest running single on the top of the chart, spanning over fifteen weeks. Akon then released another single featuring with a New Zealand rapper, Savagewith the single Moonshine, which had become a success in both New Zealand and Australia, becoming number one in the
New Zealand charts. In 2005, He made his first critically acclaimed guest appearance on Young Jeezy's debut album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, with the song " Soul Survivor." In December the same year his manager, Robert Montanez was killed in a shooting after a dispute in New Jersey.
In 2006, Akon and Young Jeezy suggested plans for a collaborative album.
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