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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Showing his roots, June 2, 2005
Like most people, I got my first Akon experience with Bananza (Belly Dancer), a fresh, original dance track with an infectious beat. The next track that grabbed my attention was the unusual sampling of Bobby Vinton's hit on "Lonely".
Originally from Senegal, Akon (formerly Aliaune Thiam) blends his heritage, his inherited musical talent and the experiences of a troubled youth, into an exciting debut album of hip hop and R&B.
His strength is in the soulful R&B songs, his unique accent giving the lyrics an extra edge, but his rapping isn't too bad either.
Despite the x-rated lyrics on Gangsta (featuring Daddy T. Picklehead and Devyne), it has a compelling driving beat, and is one of the better songs on the album. Other picks are "Locked Up", "Ghetto", "Pot of Gold", "Show Out" and "Trouble Nobody".
The version I have has 15 tracks, corresponding to the listing on the UK album. There are two extra versions of "Locked Up" and the bonus song "Gunshot", which has a catchy Caribbean style chorus.
An excellent debut album from a young man finally on the right side of the tracks.
Amanda Richards, June 2, 2005
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Akon: Trouble, April 2, 2005
A Kid's Review
I heard Locked Up on the radio and i hated it! It wasn't until i heard the song Bananza (Belly Dancer) when i decided to check his cd out... I listened to it in the mall an downloaded all 12 tracks as soon as i got home... Heres my thoughts on the album*
1. Locked Up- 8/10 It took some time for me to like it, but Akons voice really saves this song...
2. Trouble Nodody- 10/10 I liked this song the first time i heard it, great track!
3. Bananza (Belly Dancer)- 10/10 One of my favorite songs on the cd!!!
4. Gangsta- 5/10 It's the worst song on the album, the verses are terrible...
5. Ghetto- 10/10 Amazing song, the course is great!!!
6. Pot Of Gold- 6/10 Not sure about this song...
7. Show Out- 9/10 Fun song, ...show ouT!!
8. Lonely- 10/10 I listen to this song every day... "Cus ain't nowhere in the globe i'd rather be, an ain't nowone in the globe i'd rather see, then the girl of my dreams that makes me be, so happy but now i'm so lonely"!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!
9. When The Time's Right- 7/10 ..ok, but the lyrics suck!
10. Journy- 10/10 Just another great song on the album...
11. Don't Let Up- 10/10 Tight beat, great vocals, even better lyrics!!!
12. Easy Road- 10/10 cool way to end the album...
AKON's ON TOP!!!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gangsta R&B with a West-Indian accent, August 8, 2004
Akon's cd "Trouble" was awesome from beginnin to the end. I really cannot stand todays r&b.. but Akon bring's it fresh with a different and unique singing style complimented by that nerve-calming West Indian accent.. and at the same time, the cd comes off gangsta to you.. it almost doesn't seem possible, but for once there is actually a hard r&b cat, whose music is worthwhile. particularly, "Ghetto" stood out as a heartfelt gangsta ballad.. while tracks like "Journey" can undoubtedly get it crunked. All in all, Akon's cd "Trouble" is not a con. it is worth your money.. At least now i know what im gonna be bumpin at the start of this school year. Hell yeah!
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