Weekend Buzz
Breast Cancer brought many Africans out to support research and information. Akon was spotted supporting research to cure breast cancer and Maimah Karmo was on Oprah to talk about her passion to educate women on breast cancer and her foundation, Tigerlily. You can watch her on September 30, 2008 at 4 p.m. Eastern, to hear what she had to say.
Save Africa’s Children had their first annual music festival which was well attended by some big-name celebrities. Suzanne Engo is still running for Africa and doing very well. Bill Clinton (somewhat of a celebrity) lent his support to Kids Gorilla Act Pact. » Read more…
And the 2008 MOBO Awards Nominees Are……….
The Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) awards have grown to be one of the biggest awards in the music industry today. This London-based ceremony is dedicated to music of black origin, from urban to hip hop, R&B, gospel, and reggae. These awards are also a way to acknowledge artsits for their work around the world through their music.
Since their first year, these awards have officially made their mark, bringing together artists from the American, European, and African industry all in one stage. This year Africa is highly represented with more artists nominated. Some have been nominated in several categories. » Read more…
Akon met le groupe des “New Kids On The Block” sur le bloc
Les “News Kids On The Block” sont revenues en force avec un nouvel album en collaboration avec Akon. Le titre de leur chanson “Put it on my Tab” serait déjà vu comme un énorme succès. La chanson ressemble beaucoup au style de T-Pain et cela montre le bon choix que les “New Kids On The Block” ont fait en travaillant avec l’un des meilleurs artiste de la musique du moment pour leur réapparition sur la scène musicale.
Akon Puts New Kids On the Block on “The Block”
The New Kids on the Block are back with a new album and Akon’s collaboration with them, ‘Put It On My Tab‘ is already being heralded as a smash hit-in-waiting. The song is very T-Pain in style and shows the smart choices the New Kids on the Block made in collaborating with some of the hottest names in music to create a comeback album.
The New Kids on the Block have definitely grown up. Their album is edgy, features Ne-Yo, Akon, Timbaland, the Pussycat Dolls, and Teddy Riley, to name a few. Not bad. ‘Single‘ is a collaboration with Ne-Yo, and showcases their vocal talent. ‘Grown Man‘ is a pretty hot dance piece in collaboration with Teddy Riley and the Pussycat Dolls. The album is in stores now. You can purchase their album here. » Read more…
Akon makes Forbes’ Hip Hop Cash King
Akon is having a good year! He made the Forbes list for hip hop’s 20 biggest earners in 2008, a list that celebrates the business savvy of the hip hop moguls. Akon came in at number 12 and tied with Eminem and Common at $12 million dollars.
50 Cent dethroned Jay-Z who was last year’s winner. P-Diddy was third, the same position he held last year. Tupac made the list post-humously, pulling in $15 million dollars. Now that is truly genius!
Akon Helps Whitney Sing Like She Never Left!
Akon is at it again…helping yet another former (using the term loosely) A-lister come back with a vengeance. Michael Jackson trusted him with a remake of his song and, now, Whitney Houston is working on some tracks and a duet with him titled “Like I Never Left“.
They might also be working on a song for Michael Jackson’s comeback album according to his interview with MTV News where he stated that “Right now that’s in the air. I can’t talk about it.” » Read more…
Weez gives us a Verbal Massacre
One of the best things about this job is being able to highlight talent that mainstream media seems to miss all the time. Weez, a hiphop rapper from South Africa, is one such talent. Despite being recognized by several notable producers on the continent, and in the diaspora, he is still a relative unknown. This despite the fact that one of his raps is part of a compilation that has done very well in the United States, and the fact that his upcoming collaboration is with a person who was part of the reason Weez got into rap in the first place. Always ready to put on a show, he had to freestyle at the American embassy to get his visa (they weren’t convinced that he was really a rapper). Jamati caught up with Weez to find out what makes him tick.
Akon performs at South Florida SummerFest 2008
Akon, Keyshia Cole, and L’il Wayne wowed the crowds at Summerfest 2008 in Sunrise, Florida. Konvict Records was well represented with T-Pain and DJ Khaled also performing.
Akon Helps Crooked I “Dream Big”
Akon’s label, Konvict Music, is blazing along as he helps yet another artist realize their dreams. This time it is Crooked I who benefits from a working relationship with Konvict Music. Detail from Konvict Music will be producing the debut single for his new album, “B.O.S.S. (Beginning Of Something Serious)”. Crooked I just completed his contract with Death Row Records and is now working on building his music up to what it can be. » Read more…
Akon and Peter Buffett Ask “Is There Something I Can Do?”
Akon and Peter Buffett announced the launch of a new collaboration to make a difference in social projects using music. The website, IstheresomethingIcando.com, is a social action and resource website they have launched to help people make a real difference.
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Nov. 3, 2008
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Nov. 1, 2008
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