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.
041 Holla Holla
akon Lyrics
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At you girl
At you girl
At you girl
Ey, Akon (holla holla)
And T-pain (holla holla)
And I know your a sexmachine and I wanna do sumthin new to you
The way you roll them thighs, and ya girl doin it too
If you want we can mix it up, I can set it up she can get it too
We got plenty of drink, plenty plenty of water
We got plenty of thing comin from cali-ifornia
And we all got that bank so believe we can afford it
So stop playin and show me what you can do
Now dont be actin like that, I know you wanna ride
'Cause my lamborghini doors go up and down
Got all these gorilla's here, all these women here
Somebody here gon
That's why I'm trynna
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Let me holla at you girl
I gotta big truck outside, and it sittin' on twenty sixes
I'm a bout to step out my ride, with about twenty bitches
And they all like girls, so they all be kissin'
That's why I'm tryna put you in this girl
Im up in this club, gotta get my groove on
If you wanna roll with, got with it, gotta get her move on
And I hope you like girls, cuz I wanna see you kissin
And now im trynna put you in my world
So don't be actin' like that, I know you wanna ride
'Cause my Lamborghini doors go up and down
Got all these gorilla's here, all these women here
Somebody here goin'
That's why I'm tryna
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Let me holla at you girl
Shawty, said you wanna player with money
So why you actin' funny with me
I ain't tryna prove nothin' to you
Shawty I'm tryna do somthing to you
Shawty, I'm tryna holla holla
He just a roll of penny's im a stack of dollars
I'm tryna see what you goin' do
'Cause baby I'm tryna leave here with you
Now don't be actin' like that, I know you wanna ride
'Cause my Lamborghini doors go up and down
Got all these gorilla's and all these women here
Somebody here goin'
That's why I'm tryna
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Holla holla
Let me holla at you girl
The song "Holla Holla" by Akon and T-Pain is about going out to a club and trying to pick up girls. The lyrics describe a party atmosphere with lots of girls around, and the singers are trying to convince one particular girl to go home with them. The men describe the things they have to offer, including a big truck, plenty of drinks and money, and the women they're with who are also interested in other women. They repeatedly ask the girl to holla holla at them, meaning to come over and talk to them or show interest.
However, the lyrics are also somewhat predatory and objectifying of women. The men talk about wanting to see the girl kiss other women, and describe her as a "sex machine." They are focused on their own desires and needs, and don't seem to care much about the woman's feelings or consent. The chorus repeats the phrase "holla holla," almost like a chant, which contributes to a sense of pressure and urgency.
Overall, the song portrays a typical night out at a club trying to pick up women but is problematic in its objectification of women and lack of concern for their agency and consent.
Line by Line Meaning
Holla, holla
Calling out to you with enthusiasm
At you girl
Specifically addressing a female
Ey, Akon (holla holla)
An acknowledgement of Akon's presence
And T-pain (holla holla)
An acknowledgement of T-Pain's presence
So many girls outside, and I wanna go take a cruise
There are numerous women present, and the singer desires to go out for a ride with them
And I know your a sexmachine and I wanna do sumthin new to you
The singer is aware of the woman's reputation and desires to try something new with her
The way you roll them thighs, and ya girl doin it too
The movement of the woman's thighs is attractive, and her friend is doing the same
If you want we can mix it up, I can set it up she can get it too
The singer proposes they can experiment with each other and even bring in a friend if desired
We got plenty of drink, plenty plenty of water
There is an abundance of beverages available
We got plenty of thing comin from cali-ifornia
There are various items from California present
And we all got that bank so believe we can afford it
The group has sufficient financial resources to cover any expenses
So stop playin and show me what you can do
The singer urges the woman to stop playing coy and demonstrate her skills
Now dont be actin like that, I know you wanna ride
The singer believes the woman is interested in joining them
'Cause my lamborghini doors go up and down
The attraction of the singer's car is mentioned
Got all these gorilla's here, all these women here
There are many men and women present
Somebody here gon
Someone is going to make a move
That's why I'm trynna holla holla
The singer is calling out for attention and engagement
Let me holla at you girl
The singer requests to speak with the woman privately
I gotta big truck outside, and it sittin' on twenty sixes
The singer owns a large vehicle with expensive rims
I'm a bout to step out my ride, with about twenty bitches
The singer is preparing to exit with twenty attractive women
And they all like girls, so they all be kissin'
The women are bisexual and will engage in kissing with each other
That's why I'm tryna put you in this girl
The singer wants the woman to join them, likely for both her and her friend's pleasure
Im up in this club, gotta get my groove on
The singer is in the club to have a good time
If you wanna roll with, got with it, gotta get her move on
The woman is invited to join in and move to the beat
And I hope you like girls, cuz I wanna see you kissin
The singer is attracted to the woman's potential interest in other women
And now im trynna put you in my world
The singer desires to bring the woman into his circle
Shawty, said you wanna player with money
The woman has previously expressed interest in a man with wealth
So why you actin' funny with me
The singer questions the woman's behavior towards him
I ain't tryna prove nothin' to you
The singer is not interested in winning the woman's affection
Shawty I'm tryna do somthin to you
The singer wants to engage in sexual activity with the woman
He just a roll of penny's im a stack of dollars
The singer portrays himself as wealthy compared to other men
I'm tryna see what you goin' do
The singer wants to find out if the woman is interested in him or not
'Cause baby I'm tryna leave here with you
The singer wishes to leave the club with the woman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK ROMANO, DAVID BALFOUR, NAJM FAHEEM, ALIAUNE THIAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@assohserge7252
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
@soldiernew5187
Chain me on this too. Gotta stay conscious with questions!
@assohserge7252
@@soldiernew5187 We're in this shit 2geda
@Emmydonglobal
Is an ever green 💚 play it again
@apple123470
Thats right
@demonicmaleficentviciously140
In High school she was that girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
@richa6chewe384
We still listening to it even in 2024 big ups "Wyclef" ✊🏽
@Platinum-yj5ui
Factsss
@JackPhiri-kv2mf
It's a hit ❤
@zyiex8618
19 today still reminding my all childhood ❤