Listen to the song and read the Spanish Lyrics and English Translation of “Uchi Wala” interpreted by Maffio, Nicky Jam & Akon. Akon has announced his new record label Akonik Label Group and will release four studio albums in different genres. Video of the incident was reviewed by Fishkill police. [Chorus: Bobby Vinton & Akon] The song was included in the deluxe reissue of the album Konvicted. He produced and recorded "Oh Africa" for the 2010 World Cup with Pepsi. ", He later founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution. Akon has stated that he was part of an auto-theft ring and spent four years in prison from 1999 to 2002. Akon has claimed that people have mistaken his brothers for him many times in Atlanta, which is what the show is based on. Musically, it headed in a more distinctly club-oriented direction. Could've sworn I was dreamin' Baby girl, I didn't mean to shout That could take the things that you been through It will be called My Brother's Keeper, and the point is that Akon's two nearly identical brothers will go around in Atlanta posing as him fooling people into thinking that it is in fact Akon. Eminem also served as producer and co-songwriter for the recording. The singer then tossed the attendee back into the crowd from his shoulders. The album spawned four top-ten hits in the US, "Smack That," "I Wanna Love You," "Don't Matter," and "Sorry, Blame It on Me." Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Been all about the world Akon was then featured on two other singles, P-Money's "Keep on Callin'" off the album Magic City, and the other with New Zealand rapper Savage with the single "Moonshine", which had become a success in both New Zealand and Australia, reaching number one in the New Zealand charts. So happy, but now so lonely "I Wanna Love You" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. During an interview with Tavis Smiley, Akon said that Jackson had planned on a high-profile release including a music video until the track had leaked. [24] He also co-wrote and produced Leona Lewis' single "Forgive Me" and worked with X Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke on her debut album. Its singles, "Locked Up," "Lonely," "Bananza (Belly Dancer)," "Ghetto" and "Pot of Gold," were all huge hits, and combined West African-style vocals with East Coast and Southern beats. After just six weeks, it was certified platinum, and has since gone triple platinum. "Don't Matter" followed suit. Akon – New Song", "Akon in Jamaica hanging with the Marley brothers - Damien Marley", "iTunes - Music - So Blue - Single by Akon", "Akon Announces New Quintuple Album 'Stadium'; Releases Five Songs - Fashionably-Early", "Akon Signs With Atlantic Records; Drops New Single 'Want Some' – Fashionably Early", "Akon Opens Up About His Comeback, Ozuna Collab and Special Connection With Latin Urban Music", "Premiere: Akon a.k.a. "[15] Foster and SRC CEO Steve Rifkind immediately boarded a private plane to Atlanta to meet the young artist. This song was the lead single from Akon's third album Freedom. So I had to take a little ride I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely) His record label wanted to break Akon as an artist on the street first and then work back toward the mainstream. Bill Lamb is a music and arts writer with two decades of experience covering the world of entertainment and culture. Freedom was certified platinum in the US. We have 9 albums and 311 song lyrics in our database. Akon often provides vocals as a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 Billboard Hot 100 songs, resulting in five Grammy Awards nominations. Rap singer Nelly suggested that Akon, Pharrell, and T-Pain had talked about forming a rap supergroup in 2009. In 2014 he founded Akon Lighting Africa, a solar power initiative that provides electricity in 14 African countries, and he established the Konfidence Foundation to support underprivileged Senegalese children. [57], Akon has confirmed that a reality television show is in the works. [Intro: Akon] Yo, this one here goes out To all my players out there, man You know, that got that one good girl, dawg That's always been there, man Like, took all the bullshit 2. On September 6, 2019, Akon released "Cómo No" featuring Mexican-American singer Becky G, as the lead single from El Negreeto. [Hook: Bobby Vinton] And I would be out chasin' you Oh, I'm so lonely For my own (to call my own, girl) Akon asked the crowd to identify who threw the object and that he be brought on stage. For Colby O'Donis, it followed both his appearance on Lady Gaga's first hit "Just Dance" and his own #14 charting single "What You Got" fetauring Akon. In February 2007, Akon launched his clothing line Konvict Clothing. Political commentators Michelle Malkin, Laura Ingraham, and Bill O'Reilly criticized Akon for "degrading women". sales+streaming figures based on certification alone, Offiziellecharts.de – Young Jeezy feat. Yo, this one here goes out He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. [Intro: Akon] Beanie Sigel, Cam'ron, Fabolous, DJ Clue, and Big Meech all make cameo appearances. It was his first solo No. [Chorus: Bobby Vinton & (Akon)] They will try to get VIP treatment and freebies. [68][69][70] Akon responded to the report by saying that he never spent 3 years in prison, but had many shorter sentences that add up to three years. I never wished that I would ever hurt my baby Lonely (so lonely) [14], Music mogul Devyne Stephens, the president of Upfront Megatainment, first heard about Akon when the rapper Lil' Zane brought him along to Stephens' rehearsal hall, a place that at the time saw talents such as Usher and TLC being developed. Wanna more English Translations?You can find more English Translations of these artists coming back at “About This Song” section and clicking in the artist name, music genre or (in some cases) even in the album name. R&B-rooted Senegalese-American vocalist, songwriter, and producer who debuted with the Top Ten pop hit "Locked Up" and moved toward commercial dance-pop. Akon's first #1 pop single in the US originally incorporated rapping from Plies. Tryin' to figure out what I do to make it go bad It became Akon… The song features Akon.. Click on the artist name, music genre or album’s name to see more translations. This song peaked at #8 on the US pop chart and went to #6 in the UK. And I just let you walk right out of my life "I Wanna Love You," featuring Snoop Dogg , was the album's second single. But then one day she can't take it no more I have nobody (I have nobody) For my own (to call my own, girl) The Smoking Gun gave Akon a hard time – labeling him “Fakon” – based on the quasi-fictional ex-convict identity Akon built around this, his first hit song Meanwhile, countless At the time, he stated he had adopted the nickname "El Negreeto" and would be pursuing collaborations with other Spanish-language artists.[40]. Oh, I'm so lonely It reached #4 at mainstream pop radio and briefly broke into the Latin songs chart. The album included collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Styles P. The first single "Smack That" (featuring Eminem) was released in August 2006 and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks. Mr. Lonely (Lonely), so lonely (So lonely) A single, "Angel", produced by Guetta, was released in September 2010, which peaked at number 56 on the US Billboard charts, significantly lower than his previous outings. Conservative commentator and Parents Television Council founder Brent Bozell called this "corporate irresponsibility".[75]. [5] Billboard ranked Akon No. "[66] However, he has since stated that he does accept that blood diamonds exist, and that he is partial-owner of an African mine that is dedicated to avoiding use of blood diamonds while also donating profits to local communities.[67]. Ain't never met a girl [58], In 2006, it was announced that Akon is planning to work on a full-length movie titled Illegal Alien, which will be based on his life. Artists: Maffio, Nicky Jam & AkonSong: Uchi WalaGenres: popAlbum: Tumba GobiernoReleased Date: November 6, 2020. [28] Akon performed the song during the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. "Lonely" - 2005. It became Akon's first major worldwide hit going to #1 in at least 10 countries around the world and peaking at #4 in the US. [29] Akon travelled to Jamaica to work with Damian, Julian and Stephen Marley. [52], On January 13, 2020, Akon shared on Twitter that the agreements for his city in Senegal have been finalized and the project is underway. LiveAbout uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. His family moved back to the United States when he was seven, settling in Union City, N.J., where he discovered hip-hop. Akon included a shout out to Olympic track and field athlete Usain Bolt in the song after hearing that the runner likes Akon's music. Required fields are marked *. It spawned the singles "Locked Up", "Lonely", "Belly Dancer (Bananza)", "Pot of Gold" and "Ghetto". Oh, I'm so lonely The song reached number 1 in more than six countries and charted at 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. I have nobody (I have nobody) Never thought the day would come In 2008 he released his third studio album, Freedom. Goldsmith, Melissa Ursula Dawn; Fonseca, Anthony J.; List of awards and nominations received by Akon, List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones, List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, List of artists who have had number-one singles on the UK Official Download Chart, List of artists who reached number one in the United States, "Dix choses à savoir sur Akon, artiste multi-casquette", "Forbes releases "40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa" list | Channel O TV Online", "Billboard – Music Charts, Music News, Artist Photo Gallery & Free Video", "Akon – Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer – Biography.com", "12 Black Celebrities Whose Real Names Will Surprise You", "Akon went from Union City to building his own city, Akon City, in Senegal", "Akon, not 'Trouble,' is his middle name", "Akon stops by his Jersey City home away from home", Saga Of Young Jeezy, Akon Continues With Possible Duet LP, Young Jeezy Teams With Akon For Collabo CD, "Akon's "Smack That" receives Grammy nomination", "Pharrell, T-Pain, Nelly, Akon Unite for Supergroup", "Akon interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' December 2008", "Matisyahu, 'One Day' (Remix) Feat.