Akon breaks music boundaries yet again

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This should come as no surprise to all the Akon fans who have seen him break musical and racial boundaries over and over again. He has collaborated with different artists or was featured on songs some critics never thought he could pull off because of his distinctive voice.

Akon ft the legendary Michael Jackson: “Hold My Hand”

Written by Prudence Chauke | July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

If there was one thing Michael Jackson was known for, it was his profound ability to use his artistry to bring people together. If there is one thing that Akon is known for, it is his love for music, and his record for creating hit songs.

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Lessons in K’sonology

Interview by Ameyaw Debrah | March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Music is a powerful tool that can be used to impact lives positively; and upcoming singer K’son hopes to use his ‘message songs’ to do just that. Born Kofi Hanson-Asiedu in Ghana, he relocated to the United Kingdom to live with his mother at the age of 8.

Blessed with a squeaky clean and sweet voice, music and singing came naturally to K’son. He began by singing chart songs in the playground and occasionally being asked to sing in front of class. However, he knew he had a future in music when he was once singing at his older sister’s house and heard the approving “ooh you can sing you know!” from his sister. Since then, he has never looked back since. » Read more…