He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
Locked Up f. Styles P
Akon Lyrics
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Locked up they won't let me out
and i had a long day in court shit stressed me out
wont give me a bail can't get me out
now i'm headin to the county gotta do a bit here
used to livin luxurious, i dont wanna live here
the walls is gray the clothes is orange
the phones is broke the food is garbage
SP's the same, I still murk yo manses
drug money to rap money work advances
niggas ran and told i should of murk the cantas
got popped for a murder attempt
knocked me on d-block when i was burning the hymph
had a brick in the stash hope they dont take it to
a furbent extent
locked up and they wont let me out
when i hit my cell block
niggas know the threat be out
(Verse 2-Akon)
Im steady tryna find a motive,
Why do what i do?,
Freedom aint gettin no closer,
No matter how far i go,
My car is stolen, no registration,
Cops patrolin, and now they done stop me,
And i get locked up,
[Chorus-Akon]
They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (im locked up)
They won't let me out no, they wont let me out, (im locked up)
They won't let me out, they won't let me out, (im locked up)
They won't let me out no, they won't let me out
(Verse 3-Akon)
Headin up town to re-up,
Back with a couple keys,
Corner blocks on fire,
Under covers dressed as fiends,
Makin so much money,
products movin fast,
Put away the stash,
And as i sold the last bag fucked around and got locked up
[Chorus]
(Verse 4- Styles P)
Now that im locked up
i rep two sets so
ima ride and die
and stay D blocked up
two toothbrushes up
who ever wanted with P
when i walk by nigga get up
cuz im locked up they can't get me out
i smoke a stick of haze when they stress me out
go and hit the bar when the rex be out
can't wait for the day that they let me out
(Verse 5- Akon)
Cuz visitation no longer comes by,
Seems like they forgot about me,
Commissary is getting empty,
My cell mates getting food without me,
Can't wait to get out and move forward with my life,
Got a family that loves me and wants me to do right
But instead I'm here locked up
[Chorus]
Cuz im locked up, locked up, locked up
In Akon's song Locked Up ft. Styles P, the lyrics depict the experiences of two men who are locked up in prison. In the first verse, Styles P talks about his frustration with being stuck in jail, not being able to get bailed out, and having to wear orange clothes and live in a grey-walled cell with bad food and broken phones. However, despite the difficulties he is facing, he remains tough and resilient, continuing to stand up for himself and even threatening his enemies.
Akon's first verse comes in stark contrast to Styles P's. He is unclear about the reason that he is in prison. However, he experiences the troubles of prison life - cops are "patrolling," his car is stolen, and he is "locked up." His frustration is palpable, and it is clear that he wants to be released.
In the second half of the song, both artists' lyrics use their experiences in prison to express their desire to get out and be reunited with their families. Styles P raps about how much he misses his kids and wants to get back to them, while Akon expresses similar desires to reconnect with his family and get back to his life outside of jail.
Overall, the song offers a clear sense of the pain, confusion, and sense of abandonment that comes with being incarcerated, as well as the hope and determination that people who are locked up can sometimes find in the midst of that.
Line by Line Meaning
Locked up they won't let me out
I am currently imprisoned and unable to leave
And I had a long day in court shit stressed me out
I had a difficult time in court and it has caused me stress
Won't give me a bail can't get me out
I am not allowed bail and must stay in jail
Now I'm headin to the county gotta do a bit here
I will be serving time in this county jail
Used to livin luxurious, I dont wanna live here
I am used to living a luxurious lifestyle and do not want to be in this jail
The walls is gray the clothes is orange
The walls are gray and the clothes given to me are orange
The phones is broke the food is garbage
The phones don't work and the food is terrible
Lotta niggas is livin with these circumstances
Many people are living in these same circumstances
SP's the same, I still murk yo manses
Even in jail, I am still capable of taking out your associates
Drug money to rap money work advances
I have been advancing in business from drug profits to rap music profits
Niggas ran and told I should of murk the cantas
Someone told on me, I should have taken care of them
Got popped for a murder attempt
I was arrested for attempted murder
Knocked me on d-block when I was burning the hymph
I was caught selling drugs on D-block and arrested
Had a brick in the stash hope they don't take it to a furbent extent
I had drugs in my possession and hope they don't charge me with a more serious crime
Locked up and they won't let me out
I remain imprisoned and cannot leave
When I hit my cell block niggas know the threat be out
Others know that I am a threat when I am in my cell block
I'm steady tryna find a motive,
I am trying to understand why I am in this situation
Why do what I do?,
I am questioning my actions and decisions
Freedom ain't gettin no closer,
I do not see a near future where I will regain my freedom
No matter how far I go,
Even when I try to distance myself from my past, I am still in this situation
My car is stolen, no registration,
My car was stolen and I did not have it registered
Cops patrolin, and now they done stopped me,
The police are patrolling and stopped me
And I get locked up
I was arrested and imprisoned
Heading up town to re-up,
I am going to resupply my drugs
Back with a couple keys,
I have a few kilograms of drugs
Corner blocks on fire,
The drug market is hot and active
Under covers dressed as fiends,
Police undercover dressed as drug users
Makin so much money,
I am earning a lot of money
Products movin fast,
My drugs are selling quickly
Put away the stash,
I stored away my supply of drugs
And as I sold the last bag, fucked around and got locked up
I was arrested after selling my last bag of drugs
Cuz visitation no longer comes by,
My loved ones no longer visit me
Seems like they forgot about me,
It seems like my loved ones have forgotten about me
Commissary is getting empty,
I am running out of money to buy goods from the commissary
My cell mate's getting food without me,
My cell mate is receiving food without me
Can't wait to get out and move forward with my life,
I am looking forward to getting out of prison and starting over
Got a family that loves me and wants me to do right
My family loves me and wants me to make positive changes in my life and actions
But instead I'm here locked up
Despite my family's love and support, I am imprisoned
Ima ride and die and stay D blocked up
I am committed to my gang and will always be loyal
Two toothbrushes up, who ever wanted with P
I am holding two toothbrushes, indicating I am ready to fight anyone who crosses me in jail
When I walk by nigga get up
Others take notice and are intimidated by my presence
Cuz I'm locked up they can't get me out
My situation of imprisonment is currently unchangeable
I smoke a stick of haze when they stress me out
I use drugs to cope with the stress of my imprisonment
Go and hit the bar when the rex be out
When the outside recreation time happens, I go to the jail's bar area
Can't wait for the day that they let me out
I am eagerly waiting for the day of my release from prison
Cuz I'm locked up, locked up, locked up
I am imprisoned and unable to leave
Contributed by Chloe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-bn9es1vo6e
12 years later, if you're watching this, you're a legend.
@jamilgarnett9539
Bro your everywhere
@sander5457
I have this song and made you from eminem in my playlist. Funny i see your comment on top on both songs. Maybe we have more common songs haha. Much love brother. Greetings from Amsterdam. My next 1 is The Beatnuts, No escapin this. 1 of my all time favourites. And then Wu Tang, Gravvel pit. See ya.
@damiondelacruz1799
Everywhere I go... I see his comment.
@jamilgarnett9539
@@damiondelacruz1799 fr
@spencerkelly8154
I'm never going back to jail.
@niknana1
I swear Youtube is really the closest thing we will ever get to a time machine
@hard_candy
This is a God-Tier comment.
@ivodemo3108
Facts
@dariusnelson9415
Yea!!! Shit they even got Soulja boy crank that lol but YouTube ol him for that