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Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known professionally as Akon ( AY-kawn), is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P). Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio album Trouble (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely",... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Akon first charted in 2004 with Locked Up.The artist placed 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 14 of which reached the Top‑10, including 3 number‑ones.The artist scored 35 UK Top‑75 entries, including 14 Top‑10 placements, including 4 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.