Akon

Over the first decade of the 21st Century, Atlanta-based hip hop musician Akon has managed to prove himself as one of the more interesting talents on the modern music scene who's able to create songs with memorable hooks and astute production value. Emerging on the scene with his 2003 album, Trouble, helped introduce listeners to the unique musician's style that blends elements of rap, dance hall and pop to create an easily accessible form of music that tends to go over well with the general listening public.