The later duo were actually given their short at fame by Akon.īorn in St. Louis Missouri, Akon is the son of a Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam and grew up in and around music and plays several instruments including the djembe. He spent much of his early life and childhood split between American and Senegal until he was in high school, when he settled permanent in Newark New Jersey.Īkon’s alleged three years in prison helped him discover his music abilities and develop a deeper appreciation for his skills. Music mogul Devyne Stephens and Akon were friendly and developed gradually in to a mentorship. When the young artist lost his deal with Elektra, Stephens signed him to his own company and began grooming him professionally. The first songs recorded by Akon included Lonely, which caught the attention or SRC A&R Jerome Foster.
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