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.
Work it
Akon Lyrics
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uhh yeahhhh
KONVICT
wooo owww
AKON
wooo owww
L-Ray
Ray-L
I dont want it if it come to eazy
gotta make a nigga work
gotta make a nigga sweat
see im loving how you frontin Like
you aint gonne be the one that's gonna give me love tonight,
girl its on tonight
lights, Cameras relefction's, see you'r reaction
when i get you alone, You tottal satisfaction
garante baby anit no maybee's, it don't fase me
that youll be talking back, keep a nigga talking back
HOOK
PLEASE SHAWTY, make it hard for me if that's all right
PLEASE SHAWTY, stop what you doing kuz that's what i like
NO BOODY, don't run out the club the way that you do,
so come on make it do what it do
Choures
While i watch you WORK IT, Now let me see that booty bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
A While i watch you WORK IT, Let me see them tites bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
Let me see you WORK IT,while i watch that booty bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
A Let me see you WORK IT, A While i watch them tites bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
AKON
uh-huh
nah id a seen you sppining around doing you'r thang, Looking stunny
spin that boody downer, Taking everything form me
Got that jelly runnin, I can tell that she want it
In the corner pocket fulla do that dame thang money,
shaking your little kiddy, even though its forbiden
i no exaktualy what you doing going long with it
i know your fatty booty shaking as need to quit it
n let me hit it, if you wit it, ill show you how to get it
HOOK
PLEASE SHAWTY, make it hard for me if that's all right
PLEASE SHAWTY, Got me sayin dat at the end of the night
NO BOODY, don't run out the club the way that you do,
so come on make it do what it do
Choures
While i watch you WORK IT, Now let me see that booty bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
A While i watch you WORK IT, Let me see them tites bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
Let me see you WORK IT,while i watch that booty bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
A Let me see you WORK IT, A While i watch them tites bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
AKON, Ray-L
now to see the way that she works that flo-or
have them niggas tipping till they all run out the do-or
let me tell you it was well worth a sh-ow
i gotta have her when the club close
Now everytime she lean with it, then pop with it
can't take no more n i lose controll, then i gotta get it
i cant wait to get you in my back seat
then up and down like the kids in my jeep awww
HOOK
PLEASE SHAWTY, make it hard for me if that's all right
PLEASE SHAWTY, Got me sayin dat at the end of the night
NO BOODY, don't run out the club the way that you do,
so come on make it do what it do
Choures
While i watch you WORK IT, Now let me see that booty bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
A While i watch you WORK IT, Let me see them tites bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
Let me see you WORK IT,while i watch that booty bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
A Let me see you WORK IT, A While i watch them tites bouncing like
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
By. tRiM >?
Akon's "Work It" featuring Ray Lavender is a song about seduction and desire. The lyrics describe a man who wants a woman who makes him work for her love and attention. He is intrigued by her confidence and the way she presents herself, and he wants to prove himself worthy of her affection. The chorus repeats the phrase "let me see you work it" over and over, encouraging the woman to show off her body and moves while he watches with desire. The song is upbeat and sexy, with a catchy beat and fun lyrics that are perfect for dancing or sing-alongs.
The song was released in 2008 and quickly became a hit, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Akon is known for blending genres like R&B, pop, and hip-hop, and "Work It" is no exception. The song features a mix of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, with a heavy focus on drums and bass. Ray Lavender's vocals provide a smooth counterpoint to Akon's more stylized delivery, creating a dynamic and memorable duet. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, but never vulgar or offensive, making the song appropriate for a wide range of audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont want it if it come to eazy
I'm not interested if it's too simple or effortless
gotta make a nigga work
You have to make me put in effort
gotta make a nigga sweat
You have to make me work hard and put in physical effort
see im loving how you frontin Like
I like the way you're acting like you're not going to give me love tonight
you aint gonne be the one that's gonna give me love tonight,
You're pretending like you're not interested in me, but I know you are
girl its on tonight
We're going to hook up tonight
lights, Cameras relefction's, see you'r reaction
I want to see how you react in the spotlight
when i get you alone, You tottal satisfaction
When we're alone, you'll be completely satisfied
garante baby anit no maybee's, it don't fase me
I guarantee it won't be a maybe, and it doesn't scare me
that youll be talking back, keep a nigga talking back
I like when you argue with me, it keeps things interesting
PLEASE SHAWTY, make it hard for me if that's all right
Please make it difficult for me, if that's okay with you
PLEASE SHAWTY, stop what you doing kuz that's what i like
Please stop what you're doing because that's what I enjoy
NO BOODY, don't run out the club the way that you do,
Don't leave the club so quickly like you usually do
so come on make it do what it do
Let's keep things going and do what we came here to do
While i watch you WORK IT, Now let me see that booty bouncing like
I want to watch you dance and bounce that booty
DOING DOING DOING DOING DOING
Repetition of a dance or movement
Let me see you WORK IT,while i watch that booty bouncing like
I want to watch you dance and move that booty
A While i watch them tites bouncing like
I want to watch your breasts bouncing as well
now to see the way that she works that flo-or
I'm impressed with the way she dances
have them niggas tipping till they all run out the do-or
She's making all the guys in the club want to give her money
let me tell you it was well worth a sh-ow
Watching her dance was definitely worth it
i gotta have her when the club close
I want to be with her after the club closes
can't take no more n i lose controll, then i gotta get it
I can't resist anymore and have to have her
i cant wait to get you in my back seat
I want to have sex with you in the back seat of my car
then up and down like the kids in my jeep awww
Having sex will be like an amusement park ride
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tiagoabsolao8357
Bons tempos de Akon, faz falta.
@jaksonlima3592
2018 ainda escutando essa é pesada 😎✌️
@alexandregoncalves276
2022 ainda ouvindo essa pedrada
@talesvinicius7626
ce ta maluco, essa é pedrada demais 2023.
@wesleymaciel2381
2019 ainda escutando essa é pesada
@bismarcksantos8822
Caralho !!!!! Desde de 2009 que eu procurava essa musica vei
..puta que pariu...é muito som
@ToTo-vq4gc
Best rnb song ✨✨✨
@washingtonoliveira157
Achei a música que eu tanto queria
@davidswagger3948
I love it
@bond0o0o2
i love this Song really