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.
Akon
akon Lyrics
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Mark, Set, Go
Call me Mr. Me-Chanic.
Let me work your transmission ay ya.
Let me turn your engine baby yeah.
I wanna rev you up.
I wanna rev you up.
Oh ohh! pedal to the floor.
Oh ohh! watch my baby go.
I wanna rev you up.
Mr. Me-Chanic.
Lemme fiX you up
when I get through I'ma kiss u up (Ayy hay)
See it's up to us and if you ever do fall I'ma pick u up (Uhhh Huh)
Hmmm baby you got it you hot, hot
I wanna get it so why not
Tell me you wit it is none stop
Love to pull up and just work on your drop top (drop top!)
Come take a ride girl (yeah!)
if you go long I'ma bring you to my world (yeah!)
I love them wild girls (yeah!)
don't get me wrong also into them shy girls
We working for hours (yeah!)
All in your motor and we getting louder (yeah!)
I got the power (yeah!)
Cuz I'm....
Mr. Mechanic (Mark, Set, Go)
Mr. Mechanic ay ya (Mark, Set, Go)
Mr. Mechanic (Mark, Set, Go)
Mr. Mechanic ay ya (Mark, Set, Go)
Call me Mr. Me-Chanic.
Let me work your transmission ay ya.
Let me turn your engine baby yeah.
I wanna rev you up.
I wanna rev you up.
Oh ohh! watch my baby go.
Oh ohh! pedal to the floor.
Oh ohh! watch my baby go.
I wanna rev you up.
Mr. Me-Chanic.
See you caught my eyes you looking kinda fly
How bout you make me your mechanic guy
Tell 'em other guys they can step aside
Your inside feels good you make me fantasize
Speed dial me, when you vibing
Watch how quick I pull out my audi
I'm daddy, you mami
girl lemme work on your maserati
Just pull up and move up
Working so hard aint no putting my tools up
Lemme open your hood up
Doing over time is all that I'm known for
I'm not tryna screw up
Focusing hard just to make sure you fill up
Now I bet you feel newer
I am.....
Mr. Mechanic (Ayyy!)
Mr. Mechanic (Oh O Oh!)
Mr. Mechanic (Ayyy!)
Mr. Mechanic (Oh O Oh!)
Call me Mr. Me-Chanic.
Let me work your transmission ay yah.
Let me turn your engine baby yeah.
I wanna rev you up.
I wanna rev you up.
Oh ohh! watch my baby go.
Oh ohh! pedal to the floor.
Oh ohh! watch my baby go.
I wanna rev you up.
Mr. Me-Chanic.
The lyrics of Akon's song "Akon" are all about interpreting nonverbal communication. Akon sings about how a woman's body and eyes are telling him that she is interested in him. He encourages the woman to make him work a little harder to win her over, saying "don't give it to me easy." He also admires her physical appearance, calling her a "Coca Cola bottle shape." However, he emphasizes that he won't get in her way or pressure her to say anything with words, because her body is already telling him what he needs to know.
The lyrics of "Akon" convey a lot of tension and ambiguity. The woman is clearly interested in Akon, but she is also playing hard to get. Akon both wants to pursue her and respect her boundaries, and this tension is reflected in the song's grooving rhythms and syncopated melodies. Overall, the song encourages listeners to pay attention to the complex emotions that can be conveyed through body language and nonverbal communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Your body's tellin' me yes, tellin' me yes
You are physically attracted to me
Your eyes are tellin' me yes, tellin' me yes
Your eyes indicate your desire for me
Don't give it to me easy, make me work a little (oh woah woah woah woah)
I want to pursue you and win you over, not have it be too easy
We move aside, aside and you work the middle (oh woah woah woah woah)
We'll go to a more private place and you can show off your dancing skills
That was one word to describe your ways
You have a unique and alluring personality
It's a Coca Cola bottle shape
Your body shape resembles that of a Coca Cola bottle, which is very attractive
I'm a teapot, come on, blow the kettle
I am ready and waiting for you to make a move on me
If you say you can't do it then you better do it (oh woah woah woah woah)
If you say you can't handle the physical aspects of our relationship, then you better prove that you can
'Cause I'ma take your word, I'ma hold you to it (oh woah woah woah woah)
I will hold you accountable for your words and actions
Soon as you start steppin' in the place
Once you arrive at our destination
You put all of 'em other girls to shame
You outshine all the other women in the room
Now I already know who I'm leavin' with
I have already decided that I will be leaving with you
I see the trouble that you're trying to make
I notice that you are trying to create a physical/intimate situation with me
I see you're doing what your lips won't say
You are using your body to communicate your desires instead of verbalizing them
Baby, I ain't gettin' in your way, in your way
I am not hindering your advances toward me
So you don't have to say words to me
You don't need to verbally express your desire for me, as your body language speaks volumes
Tellin' me yes, tellin' me yes
You are giving me a very clear indication of your interest in me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AUSTIN AJAVON, CHARLES DUNBAR, ROMEO MULBAH
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