The title of Akon's new album tells us that the singer has a sense of chronology, which makes a repertoire always interesting. His debut album Trouble and successor Konvicted told about the conflicts the Senegalese had with the justice department. The fans loved it, because Akon was awarded three times platinum for his latest album. The title of his new record Freedom suggests some kind of improvement
… and / or progress, but that is not the case at all. In fact, it doesn't matter if he is about to go to jail, is already incarcerated or has just been released. The poppy choruses are back in full force and again the subjects of women and money are on the program. There is support from, among others, Wyclef Jean and Lil 'Wayne, but they cannot do more than make a typical Akon CD out of it. (GL)more