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Colby O'Donis Set to Issue Debut Album Colby O; Collaboration With Akon Features Hit 'What You Got' and Second Single 'Don't Turn Back' (PR News Wire )

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

... on September 16, 2008. "Don't Turn Back" is the album's second single and video. Signed to Akon's KonLive label through Geffen Records, O'Donis is "my secret weapon" says the multi-platinum star. For Colby O, Akon executive produced, co-wrote 10 of the tracks with O'Donis (Colby wrote or co-wrote 14 of the 15), and produced eight of the songs. O'Donis produced another four and together...

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Listen To New Kids On The Block “Put It On My Tab” (Featuring Akon) (The PopCrunch Show)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:59:49 GMT

Blockheads are in for a treat. A pair of tracks from New Kids On The Block made an impromptu appearance on the Web on Tuesday. Show your love for NKOTB’s “Put It On My Tab.” New Kids On The Block “Put It On My Tab” Audio Rock It or Drop It?

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KANYE, T-PAIN, AKON SUPPORT NEGRO LEAGUES: Rappers part of compilation CD to benefit museum in Kansas City (On The record Magazine)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:26:42 GMT

Rappers Kanye West, T-Pain and Akon are helping to raise money for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by appearing on “True to the Game,” a CD of hip hop and R&B songs due Oct. 21 from Pyramid/Fontana/Universal. The museum in Kansas City, Missouri will use a portion of the proceeds to help fund a $15 [...]

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FOOTBALL - CHAMPION'S LEAGUE: Atletico, Arsenal and Marseille reach group stages (France24)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:46:43 GMT

... found Tayo Taiwo on the left, who unleashed a blistering drive which thundered off a relieved Akon Opdal's post. Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa showed his class in the first quarter with probing runs and neat interchanges, as the 1993 European champions turned the screw. The home side monopolised possession but couldn't make it count as the first half ebbed away, the scoring touch which has...

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Kardinal Offishal Interview with FunkMaster Flex (Hip Hop Ruckus)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:17:27 GMT

In this interview, the two talk about Flex not giving Kardi enough attention earlier in his career, working with Akon, Toronto rappers, upcoming album and more

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The Game - Ain’t Fuckin With You (Nah Right)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:46:41 GMT

An LAX leftover. Produced by Trackmasters. Early tracklists said it was supposed to feature Busta. The Game - Ain’t Fuckin With You Props to David Previously: The Game ft. Akon - Gangsta Party

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The Game - Ain’t Fuckin With You (Gossip Thug - GossipThug.com)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:46:41 GMT

An LAX leftover. Produced by Trackmasters. Early tracklists said it was supposed to feature Busta. The Game - Ain’t Fuckin With You Props to David Previously: The Game ft. Akon - Gangsta Party

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New Kids on the Block: Put It On My Tab (leak) (We Are Pop Slags)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:26:08 GMT

The buzz around NKOTB’s comeback has been building for a while now. As is customary these days, one of their new tracks - a RedOne (index.php/tag/RedOne.html) /Akon (index.php/tag/Akon.html) collaboration - has found its way on to the internet.If you were hoping for some reflective, wise lyrics and sensible acoustic guitars (a la Take That), well - keep moving, people, nothing to see...

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Hip Hop’s Ruling Elite (Upset The Setup)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:42:56 GMT

... - $13 million 12. Lil Wayne - $13 million 13. Eminem - $12 million 14. Common - $12 million 15. Akon - $12 million 16. Jermaine Dupri - $11 million 17. Lil Jon - $11 million 18. OutKast - $10 million 19. Chamillionaire - $10 million 20. The Game - $10 million Double bonus if you can name which artist is now a spokesmodel for a multi-level marketing home business selling organic juices.

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Lil Wayne Almost Didn't Get 'Got Money' -- Pitbull Had It First (VH1)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:58:00 GMT

... on top of the couch and was going crazy," Play added. "He was like, 'Man, I'mma get T-Pain or Akon on the record.' " Obviously it didn't work out for Pit, but "Got Money" went through a few more MCs on its way to Wayne."We played it for Slim Thug; Slim didn't record it," Play explained. "Plies passed up on it. Rick Ross passed on it. Tum Tum recorded on it, but it didn't work out. Pain's...

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Ashanti is back (Daily Star)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:35:24 GMT

The R&B lass, 27, is in our Top 40 through featuring on Body On Me, the latest release by 33-year-old rapper Nelly and Akon, 35. And Ashanti also pumped out a selection of her own songs at a gig in New York.

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McCain endorser blends reggaeton with gangsta rap (Raw Story)

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:44:58 GMT

... is a universal language" in his duet "Bring it On" with the Senegalese-American hip hop artist Akon who adds, "I got my nigga and my gun we open fire, You better get out of my way coz I'm a rider." Yankee has also released songs with other harder edged rappers like Lil Jon, Paul Wall and members of 50 Cent's G-Unit.Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama has been hit with...

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Akon and Lady Gaga: Let's Go for Grope (TMZ)

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Akon -- who infamously tossed a kid off stage last year -- showed Lady Gaga his fine-tuned technique while they performed at Rehab in Las Vegas this weekend. ... Permalink

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VH1.com Launches Ticket Give-Away for Upcoming New Kids on the Block Concerts (PR News Wire )

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21:00 GMT

... (with The Pussycat Dolls and uber-producer Teddy Riley), "Put It on My Tab" (with the ubiquitous Akon), "Big Girl Now" (with NY dance-pop diva Lady GaGa) and the much-buzzed about "Full Service" (with fellow supergroup New Edition). NKOTB are also gearing up for an exclusive 90-minute live event, "New Kids on the Block: A Behind The Music Special Event" premiering on VH1, September 28...

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'it' Girl Public Relations Signs Multi-Talented Konvict Musik/Interscope Superstar Colby O'Donis (PR News Wire )

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:31:00 GMT

... and are determined to help him realize his dream. Today, at the age of 19, Colby is signed to Akon's KonLive label. After meeting and hearing Colby, Akon immediately signed him and collaborated on his first single, What You Got which was an instant success. Akon describes Colby as his "secret weapon" who brings elements of R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop and a bit of Latin guitar flavor...

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Hip-hop CD goes to bat for Negro Leagues museum (Reuters) (Music News)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:24:38 GMT

Reuters - Kanye West, T-Pain and Akon are among the performers on “True to the Game,” a compilation CD of R&B and hip-hop songs that will benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Original post by Reuters

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Game’s Droppin’ Names! (Kevin Nottingham: This Is Hip Hop)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:43:41 GMT

Beyoncé, Young Jeezy, Scarface, Outkast, Big Boi, Mack 10, Beanie Sigel, Shabba Ranks, Spice 1, Pharrell, Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, Do Or Die, Eazy-E, Birdman, Tommy Lee, Akon, LL Cool J, MC Ren, Irv Gotti, Young Buck, T-Pain, Mobb Deep, M.O.P., Ghostface Killah, Shock G, Shyne, OJ Simpson, Ronald Reagan, Lil’ Kim, Lil’ Cease, Naughty By Nature, Shawnna, Will Smith, Nas,...

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Video Preview: E40 Feat. Akon “Wake It Up” (The Smoking Section)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:28:57 GMT

Wake It Up Video preview for “Wake It Up,” Forty Water’s new Akon-laced single. Off The Ball Street Journal, due three days before Halloween. Good promo push. E-Feezy wasn’t lying about growin’ out the mop either. ShareThis

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Apple 3G iPhone - 22. Dangerous (feat. Akon) - Kardinal Offishall (iPhone Apps, Hacks & Reviews)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:27:08 GMT

22. Dangerous (feat. Akon) - Kardinal Offishall Dangerous (feat. Akon) by Kardinal Offishall from the album Dangerous (feat. Akon) - Single. 54. Out 6 Vote(s)

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Video: E-40 ft. Akon - Wake It Up (Preview) (Nah Right)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:31:55 GMT

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