Senegal-born, New Jersey-raised multi-talented artist, Akon, is on a run of performances across parts of the world with his illuminating new single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day”, that promotes his deep commitment to leaving the world in a happier place than he found it.
Having just wrapped up a series of shows in the western United States, Akon will be performing at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday, November 19, according to a press release issued by ThatEricAlper.com.
On Wednesday, November 20, the singer will be performing at Expo Hall 7, Singapore, while on Friday, November 22, he will be at Rolling Loud 2024, เมืองพัทยา, Thailand.
Akon will take his performance to MOA Arena, Pasay, Philippines, on Tuesday, December 3, and MDLBEAST Soundstorm, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, December 12.
Furthermore, Akon will perform at Eitihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, December 21, and close the year with a performance on Tuesday, December 31, at Atlas Beach Club, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia.
According to ThatEricAlper.com, the single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day”, offers a monumentally uplifting meditation on gratitude that proves you can be a thankful optimist without being naïve.
“With almost Zen-like equanimity, our streetwise mentor thanks the Lord above for everything that makes life genuine and complete—the sunshine and the rain, the joy and the pain. Because while it’s easy to dwell on your grief over the homies you’ve lost or bitterly count the enemies you’ve made, he’s decided it’s better just to thank your lucky stars that you’re still in the game—and to resolve to spend each and every day “10 toes down like you’re digging for gold,” the press release says.
The song, recorded at Miami’s OG East Studio under the expert guidance of producer J.R. Rotem and co-producer Phillip Phever, is more than just an instant pick-me-up with the potential to lift the mood of the playas and the played alike. It’s the flagship anthem of “Akon Lighting Africa”, the star’s humanitarian passion project that’s bringing solar-powered electricity to the continent, an initiative that has thus far touched 14 African countries, making a literal night-and-day difference in the lives of millions.
Since exploding onto the charts with his debut single, 2004’s “Locked Up”, Akon has sold 35 million albums, logged 45 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, received four diamond retail certifications and been nominated for five Grammys.
Akon’s plaintive melodies and mellifluous vocals, exemplified in hits like “Lonely” and “I Wanna Love You” (his chart-topping duet with Snoop Dogg), have helped him carve out a sound that effortlessly blends pop, R&B, hip-hop and EDM—an eclectic mélange that’s nonetheless instantly recognizable to his massive online following of over 130 million fans.
As far as firsts go, Akon was the first artist in history to register 1 billion views on YouTube, and also the first to have simultaneously occupied the #1 and #2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 on two separate occasions. He also happens to hold the Guinness World Record as the top-selling artist for ringtones.
Over the course of his career, Akon has recorded and performed with more than 300 of the industry’s finest, including David Guetta, Gwen Stefani, Lil Wayne, Eminem, and the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, on Jackson’s last known recording, “Hold My Hand”.
Akon’s KONVICT entertainment conglomerate, which encompasses both record-label and artist-management imprints, has introduced the world to the likes of T-Pain and Lady Gaga, generating over $2.5 billion in revenue in the process. His signature apparel line, Konvict Clothing, features everything from casual urban streetwear to more upscale, high-end fashions.
