Akon - Don't Matter

Akon is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter,
and record producer. Akon rose to fame in 2004
following the release of his single "Locked Up" from
his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted,
earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single
"Smack That". He is the founder of Konvict Muzik and
Kon Live Distribution.

He is the son of jazz percussionist, Mor Thiam. He was born
in St. Louis, Missouri but grew up in Senegal until he was seven.
He split time between Senegal and the U.S. until he was fifteen,
then his family permanently moved to Jersey City, New Jersey
and as such he speaks English, French, and Wolof.

In Jersey City he attended Snyder High School, where
he discovered hip hop music. His first song was entitled
"Operations of Nature," which he recorded at age 15.

However, he was jailed for armed robbery and drug distribution
charges, and used his time in prison to work on his music. Upon
release, Akon began writing and recording tracks in his home studio.
The tapes found their way to SRC/Universal, which released Akon's
debut LP Trouble in June 2004. The album is a hybrid of Akon's silky,
West African-styled vocals mixed with East Coast and Southern
beats.

Update: How sad that AKON after being
featured on this site is being investigated for
the assault of a 15-year-old girl during a
concert in Trinidad.Michelle Malkin has
a new post up about Akon, his “music”
and his corporate enablers.

Al Sharpton is holding a march for decency in
hip hop today. He plans to banish the n-word,
sexism and other vulgarities from hip hop.

How about criticizing assault, Reverend?

Here’s is Michelle Malkins view on the issue http://hotair.com/archives/2007/05/03/akon-story-gaining-steam/