05/04/07 - Akon says tour with 50 Cent in the works

LostAngel · 05-04-2007, 07:04 PM

When reggae-inspired singer/rapper Akon (music) wraps up his dates with Gwen Stefani (music), he plans to team up with powerhouse rapper 50 Cent (music) for a US tour, the Senegalese musician/producer told LiveDaily.

"Domestically, I'm gong to co-headline with 50 Cent," Akon said. "We definitely are looking to drop some heads on that tour."

Dates have yet to be announced, but he said the worldwide tour will feature different openers in various parts of the globe.

Akon currently is touring in support of his Top 10 album "Konvicted," which spawned the hit "Smack That," featuring Eminem. Working with Eminem was a dream come true for Akon, who grew up in Senegal and the United States.

"Oh, man, that was an honor--that was, like, one of the heights of my career," Akon said. "I think me hooking up with Eminem definitely helped me to advance in my career in a big way. I always feel he's one of the best rappers out there.

"He always made records that capture every genre. He always made different types of records--a party record, a club record, a story record, a comedy record. He always had all types of records on his album. I always admired how he switched up his style."

But don't expect Akon to take many tips from Slim Shady; he's already defined his own style.

"That's just me admiring what he does. But it would never affect what I do. I felt like, as an artist, I always had my own identity, and I plan to keep it that way. There's always going to be artists that I admire, but it won't influence me to jump on that particular bandwagon of any sort. It allows me to be better at what it is I do."

Instead, Akon looks up to his father, Mor Thiam, a jazz percussionist, and his work ethic. His father's vast music library opened Akon's eyes to other sorts of music.

"I listen to everything from hip-hop and R&B to country to you name it--all the way down to calypso, reggae and alternative. I listen to everything."

He is also inspired by his own works, he admitted.

"Musically, I was always influenced by my last record. Whatever last record I made, it only made me want to make a bigger record than that particular record. I definitely have more drive and more energy to do better than what I've already accomplished," he said.

Akon, who will be the subject of a biopic starring "ER" and "8 Mile's" Mekhi Phifer, said he knew when he wrote "Smack That" that it was going to be nothing short of a hit. Same with his collaboration with Gwen Stefani, the Akon-produced "The Sweet Escape."

"Every time I make a record, I always make it with the intention with thinking and hoping it reaches for the top. We always prepare for the best, rather than the worst. That's why I keep dropping records after records after records--even with schedules. We make sure we're at every appearance and everything. It was definitely something we hoped that would happen that way. And we're just blessed that it did," he said.

Besides being a prolific songwriter, Akon is a successful producer, having turned the knobs for Chamillionaire and Young Jeezy, among others. Currently, he's writing songs for a new Whitney Houston project.

"I have a studio bus and my personal bus. Even while I'm on the road I'm creating some records. Right now, I'm working on the Whitney Houston project. It's going great. Right now, it's me doing more on the creative side of things. We're coming up with songs that I feel are relevant to come out now. It's always good to be a part of something that's creative that stems from music itself. Whenever I get pioneer-like projects like that, I always want to be a part of it."

GWest · 05-04-2007, 07:05 PM

damn i hope they come to Cali

Rascit · 05-04-2007, 07:06 PM

damn good combination...would be a great concert

Ciya · 05-04-2007, 07:09 PM

props girl

Hakaroodi · 05-04-2007, 07:16 PM

propz man sounds sick...

MJJJM · 05-04-2007, 07:40 PM

props I was about to post his

pDASH · 05-04-2007, 07:52 PM

thats the a good look

robby84 · 05-04-2007, 08:08 PM

props girl.......

Otis Beats · 05-04-2007, 08:09 PM

good look

braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

ThaMassacre · 05-04-2007, 08:17 PM

fuck yea!!! this shit will be a classic. get ready for Up In Smoke tour Part 2 nigga.

G-Unit Bear · 05-04-2007, 08:24 PM

^fuck yea thats goona be the shit.

MC B STREETZ · 05-04-2007, 08:29 PM

that would be sick

Smitty Pt3 · 05-04-2007, 08:46 PM

shit, thats whats up, they better come to tampa.

TeamChronic · 05-04-2007, 09:05 PM

im goin for sure

G-uNiiT iiS HiiP HoP · 05-04-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-unit West

damn i hope they come to Cali

ii KNoW, HuH

GMNRecordsCT3 · 05-04-2007, 09:26 PM

I doubt Akon got time to do all that...

gunitfan · 05-04-2007, 09:31 PM

They should do just a Shady/Aftermath/G-unit tour that would be enough for me. Have 50,Em and Dre alternate headlining duties.

unitymama · 05-04-2007, 09:47 PM

I'm glad for them both!!!!........props yeah!!!!!!......

kei122 · 05-04-2007, 09:49 PM

That's one of the main reasons not to diss 50. While most rapper can only dream of doing major dates in major cities in major venues. 50 can now take who he wants on tour....Dip set would've have been a nice opening act...but oh well...Cam fuck that up. But regardless how many records Banks, Buck, Mobb Deep and Yayo sold.....they will all be on the tour making money. Too bad for Game, after selling 900K records he still can't tour.

unitymama · 05-04-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kei122

That's one of the main reasons not to diss 50. While most rapper can only dream of doing major dates in major cities in major ven. 50 can now take who he wants on tour....Dip set would've have been a nice opening act...but oh well...Cam fuck that up. But regardless how many records Banks, Buck, Mobb Deep and Yayo sold.....they will all be on the tour making money. Too bad for Game, after selling 900K records he still can't tour.

Yeah egg head done fuck himself up with his stupid attitude.........

gUNiTkiDD 042 · 05-04-2007, 10:33 PM

that would be fuckin awesome. they gotta come to new york right?

*50*CENT*WIFE* · 05-04-2007, 11:50 PM

That'll Be The Biggest And Hottest Tour Of The Year Anyway I Hope It Goes Down. ;)

Speak · 05-04-2007, 11:51 PM

Nice............

Mail Man · 05-04-2007, 11:53 PM

dame i hope they come to toronto

KRYSIECENT · 05-05-2007, 12:38 AM

THAT SHYT GONNA BE HOTT!!

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LostAngel G-Unit Girl Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 2,966 Repped: 262 Repped 9,552 Times in 491 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	05/04/07 - Akon says tour with 50 Cent in the works 05/04/07 - Akon says tour with 50 Cent in the works When reggae-inspired singer/rapper Akon (music) wraps up his dates with Gwen Stefani (music), he plans to team up with powerhouse rapper 50 Cent (music) for a US tour, the Senegalese musician/producer told LiveDaily. "Domestically, I'm gong to co-headline with 50 Cent," Akon said. "We definitely are looking to drop some heads on that tour." Dates have yet to be announced, but he said the worldwide tour will feature different openers in various parts of the globe. Akon currently is touring in support of his Top 10 album "Konvicted," which spawned the hit "Smack That," featuring Eminem. Working with Eminem was a dream come true for Akon, who grew up in Senegal and the United States. "Oh, man, that was an honor--that was, like, one of the heights of my career," Akon said. "I think me hooking up with Eminem definitely helped me to advance in my career in a big way. I always feel he's one of the best rappers out there. "He always made records that capture every genre. He always made different types of records--a party record, a club record, a story record, a comedy record. He always had all types of records on his album. I always admired how he switched up his style." But don't expect Akon to take many tips from Slim Shady; he's already defined his own style. "That's just me admiring what he does. But it would never affect what I do. I felt like, as an artist, I always had my own identity, and I plan to keep it that way. There's always going to be artists that I admire, but it won't influence me to jump on that particular bandwagon of any sort. It allows me to be better at what it is I do." Instead, Akon looks up to his father, Mor Thiam, a jazz percussionist, and his work ethic. His father's vast music library opened Akon's eyes to other sorts of music. "I listen to everything from hip-hop and R&B to country to you name it--all the way down to calypso, reggae and alternative. I listen to everything." He is also inspired by his own works, he admitted. "Musically, I was always influenced by my last record. Whatever last record I made, it only made me want to make a bigger record than that particular record. I definitely have more drive and more energy to do better than what I've already accomplished," he said. Akon, who will be the subject of a biopic starring "ER" and "8 Mile's" Mekhi Phifer, said he knew when he wrote "Smack That" that it was going to be nothing short of a hit. Same with his collaboration with Gwen Stefani, the Akon-produced "The Sweet Escape." "Every time I make a record, I always make it with the intention with thinking and hoping it reaches for the top. We always prepare for the best, rather than the worst. That's why I keep dropping records after records after records--even with schedules. We make sure we're at every appearance and everything. It was definitely something we hoped that would happen that way. And we're just blessed that it did," he said. Besides being a prolific songwriter, Akon is a successful producer, having turned the knobs for Chamillionaire and Young Jeezy, among others. Currently, he's writing songs for a new Whitney Houston project. "I have a studio bus and my personal bus. Even while I'm on the road I'm creating some records. Right now, I'm working on the Whitney Houston project. It's going great. Right now, it's me doing more on the creative side of things. We're coming up with songs that I feel are relevant to come out now. It's always good to be a part of something that's creative that stems from music itself. Whenever I get pioneer-like projects like that, I always want to be a part of it." __________________

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GWest Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: D-Town (Delano, CA) Posts: 4,114 Repped: 982 Repped 2,962 Times in 334 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn i hope they come to Cali

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Rascit Philthy Rich Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,840 Repped: 744 Repped 42 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn good combination...would be a great concert

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gunitfan King Of The Grove Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,348 Repped: 249 Repped 1,555 Times in 162 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	They should do just a Shady/Aftermath/G-unit tour that would be enough for me. Have 50,Em and Dre alternate headlining duties.

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unitymama veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA. Posts: 6,445 Repped: 1,647 Repped 73 Times in 38 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 7 Posts	I'm glad for them both!!!!........props yeah!!!!!!......

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kei122 G-Unit Promoter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,624 Repped: 39 Repped 2,056 Times in 144 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's one of the main reasons not to diss 50. While most rapper can only dream of doing major dates in major cities in major venues. 50 can now take who he wants on tour....Dip set would've have been a nice opening act...but oh well...Cam fuck that up. But regardless how many records Banks, Buck, Mobb Deep and Yayo sold.....they will all be on the tour making money. Too bad for Game, after selling 900K records he still can't tour.

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gUNiTkiDD 042 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 589 Repped: 64 Repped 66 Times in 7 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	that would be fuckin awesome. they gotta come to new york right?

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