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Post by Wave. on Sept 22, 2010 10:45:03 GMT -5
 www.rap-up.com/2010/09/22/album-preview-akon-akonic/#more-58585After a couple years off from the music scene, Senegalese singer-songwriter Akon hits the club on his fourth album, Akonic. Devyne Stephens, vice president of Akon’s Konvict Muzik imprint and credited with discovering the entertainer, introduced the album at the exclusive MPD club located in New York City’s Meatpacking District, where patrons including Shontelle, Maino, DJ Envy, and Universal Motown President Sylvia Rhone sipped complementary cocktails and grooved to the Euro-tinged sounds of the new offering. Akon made a guest appearance only near the end of the event, hopping on the mic to thank everyone for coming. Rap-Up.com was invited to get a sneak peek of the dance floor-tailored album, with only six tracks from the LP booming through the sound system. Check below to see what you can expect when the project, formerly titled Stadium Music, drops November 23. |
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Post by Wave. on Sept 22, 2010 10:45:18 GMT -5
1. “Give It to ‘Em”
An ominous chorus makes way for rapid handclaps and epic instrumentation on this heavily Auto-Tuned track. Akon robotically coos “na na na” on the chorus as a gruff male chants the song’s title. “200 percent, I’m on my job,” Akon sings on the fast-paced jam.
2. “Time Is Money” featuring Big Meech
Black Mafia member Big Meech, popularized on Rick Ross’ anthem “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” introduces this Timbaland-esque jam with a stern speech on how you’ve only got “time or money.” Soon, double-time snares kick in on the bass-heavy joint, where Akon plays with a fast delivery against a slow-rolling rhythm. “I’m on my grind, money on my mind,” he sings.
3. “Be Me”
Akonic hits its dance floor stride on this tune, where Akon lays out the difficulties that come with being a superstar over effervescent percussion. “Know what it’s like to be me,” he yearns on the chorus as drums rattle beneath his deadpan vocals.
4. “Drop Down Low”
The Konvict boss flips the switch to Euro-house music on this aerobically-paced tune. Over snapping handclaps and sliding synthesizers, Akon commands the listener to “break it on down” on the brooding tune.
5. “Angel”
Akon’s first single, “Angel” is a fast-paced romp that fits in nicely with the other house-friendly tracks on the album. “Way above the clouds in the sky singin’,” croons the performer. A surefire club banger.
6. “Hold You”
The dance party continues on this gradually building song, with Akon singing in a lower tenor as the track grows into a ’90s-influenced thumper. The hitmaker asks his lady to take his hand after realizing he’s unable to shake off his girl’s spell. Unapologetically fervent, “Hold You” epitomizes the athletic, club-geared tone of the album.
–Steven Horowitz
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Post by Wave. on Sept 22, 2010 10:46:41 GMT -5
Sounds like a continuation from Freedom,Ill take it.
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Post by circadian on Sept 22, 2010 15:39:40 GMT -5
I hope they include Party Animal and Nosy Neighbor
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Post by twilight on Sept 22, 2010 16:44:04 GMT -5
Hope he does well for some reason.
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Post by outrageous on Sept 22, 2010 17:18:57 GMT -5
I can't wait for this! And I'm not even an Akon fan!
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Post by Wave. on Sept 22, 2010 22:44:23 GMT -5
He's been consistent ever since his debut so I can see a 100k+ opening.
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Post by twilight on Sept 26, 2010 4:11:15 GMT -5
With hit singles he could do really well, i think he'll atleast get another gold album. I think he could push a 100k his first week out.
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Post by Mike on Oct 4, 2010 11:04:34 GMT -5
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Post by d.t.m on Oct 4, 2010 12:23:55 GMT -5
I like Akon, hope he does well.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Oct 4, 2010 17:45:13 GMT -5
He was never "off the scene".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2011 12:51:04 GMT -5
One More Time
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2011 10:37:49 GMT -5
Love Handles
LOL. This is hilariously bad!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2011 8:26:24 GMT -5
Chasin' You
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Post by Purple Dreams on Mar 1, 2011 11:12:34 GMT -5
I used to love his solo songs but WTF is that
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Post by Musiq on Mar 2, 2011 23:01:03 GMT -5
What is going on with this project?
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Post by DJ General on Mar 4, 2011 12:41:36 GMT -5
Yeah,where is this?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2011 5:30:39 GMT -5
Famous
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 9:58:28 GMT -5
The album release date is now September 13.
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Post by Wave. on Apr 14, 2011 13:45:45 GMT -5
Same as Drake's. Thanks Jazzy.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2011 10:09:00 GMT -5
The album has been pushed back a week to September 20.
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 16, 2011 18:03:40 GMT -5
After being in India for 3 weeks and having a driver who is OBSESSED with him (we hear at least 20 songs of his a day, on repeat), I actually am kinda looking forward to this.  |
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Post by Modern Myth on May 18, 2011 22:37:02 GMT -5
So Angel flopped, why wasn't there another single?
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Post by jamrock16 on Jun 5, 2011 22:47:24 GMT -5
I'm a little confused. I noticed "Stadium" leaked a couple of weeks ago, is that a side project or of his or something?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2011 12:06:12 GMT -5
Stadium is the album title. The thread title is wrong. The version that leaked is probably not the final version seeing as the album is not being released for 3 and a half months.
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Post by jamrock16 on Jun 6, 2011 22:34:39 GMT -5
^Oh ok, thanks. He should definitely include Nosy Neighbour, #smash!
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Post by jgizzle89 on Jun 8, 2011 19:53:47 GMT -5
^YES!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 10:13:09 GMT -5
Koncrete mixtape leaked.
01. Keep Up
02. Time Is Money featuring Big Meech
03. Give It To Em featuring Rick Ross
04. Top Chef featuring Gucci Mane and French Montana
05. So High
06. Do It
07. Searching For Love
08. Still A Survivor
09. Long Gone featuring R. City
10. Make It In The City
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2011 15:32:02 GMT -5
The album has been pushed back a week to September 20. November 15. Can the thread starter change the date and the title of this thread? The album title is Stadium, not Akonic. I wonder if he and Akon will ever be able to get their albums out. People seem to be over them. |
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