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    Konvicted - Wikipedia

    • Konvicted is the second studio album by Senegalese-American singer-songwriter Akon. It was released on November 14, 2006. The album features collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Styles P and T-Pain. Konvicted debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 284,000 copies in its first week. It was later certified 6× Platinum by the Re… See more

    Background

    The album's title refers to Akon supposedly spending three years in prison from 1999 to 2002 for being part of an
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    Music and lyrics

    Konvicted musically mixes R&B, hip hop and reggae. According to AllMusic, its lyrical production mostly "offers more ultra-macho R&B", while still delivering introspective content. The Guardian noted that Akon in the album … See more

    Release and singles

    The album was accompanied by several different bonus tracks depending on territory. In the UK, the track "Gringo" was issued. "Gringo" also became a bonus track for Target customers in the US. In Japan, the UK B-S… See more

    Critical reception

    The Guardian praised Akon's vocal performances on Konvicted: “His voice is wonderful, an instrument of silky versatility; it's arresting to hear tales of strippers, jail and drug dealing, interspersed with the occasional … See more

    Chart performance

    Konvicted debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 284,000 copies that week. The album was able to stay within the top twenty for 28 consecutive weeks, but eventually started to drop slo… See more

    Personnel

    Akon – production, executive producer
    • Devyne Stephens – executive producer, creative direction
    • Eddy Schreyer – mastering… See more