At birth, popular r'n'b and hip-hop artist Akon so given a long name, remember that it probably has only his parents (Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam). But a musician, obviously had no problems with the choice of stage name. Father Akon - known jazz percussionist Mor Thiam childhood instilled in her son a love of music. Having moved from Senegal to New Jersey, Akon met with hip-hop culture, and began recording their first job. Like most rappers Akon was zameshen in several criminal histories. So, after charges of armed robbery and drug possession musician was sentenced to prison. Senses and went out to freedom, Akon began working on his debut album.

1. Shake Down (G. Tuinfort, A.Thiam) 3:52
2. Blown Away (Feat. Styles P) (G. Tuinfort, A.Thiam) 3:29
3. Smack That (Feat. Eminem) (M. Mathers, A.Thiam)3:32
4. I Wanna Love You (feat. Snoop Dogg) (A.Thiam, C. Baracus) 4:07
5. The Rain (A.Thiam, T. Thomas) 3:27
6. Never Took the Time (A.Thiam, T. Brice) 3:58
7. Mama Africa (A.Thiam, D. Browne) 4:26
8. I Can't Wait (A.Thiam, T. Najm) 3:47
9. Gangsta Bop (A.Thiam, R. Rask) 4:06
10. Tired of Runnin' (A.Thiam, H. Banks) 4:33
11. Once in A While (A.Thiam, B. Boulai) 3:58
12. Don't Matter (A.Thiam, A. Lawson) 4:53