Freedom (Akon album)

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Freedom (Akon album)

Freedom is the third studio album by singer, Akon

Akon

Aliaune Thiam , better known by his stage name Akon , is a Wolof peopleSenegalese-American hip hop music singer-songwriter and record producer....
. The album was originally named Acquitted. It was released on December 2, 2008, and as a digital download on December 1.

It is the first album by Akon not to carry the Parental Advisory

Parental Advisory

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sticker, although there is still some profanity in the album.

uction on the album began in late 2007 and ended in late summer 2008.

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Freedom is the third studio album by singer, Akon

Akon

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Recording

Production on the album began in late 2007 and ended in late summer 2008. Originally the album was to be called Acquitted, but was later confirmed to be Freedom by Akon's label, Universal Music. In July, a leaked recording of Akon's duet with Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group....
titled "Hold My Hand" was released to the internet

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and at first showings of the song was supposedly taken out by Akon's music label. The song was originally posted as an Akon demo with only Akon performing the song. The leaked song was rumored to be featured on both his and Michael's own upcoming album. In an interview with MTV

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, Akon was hopeful to include the song on the album. However, on October 17, Akon's label released information on the tracklisting and the album does not feature the duet with Jackson.

The UK Bonus Track, "Clap Again" samples "Click Click Click" by New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block is an USA pop group that enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a boy band which went on to sell 80 million records world-wide....
.

Sales

The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, selling 110,000 copies its first week. It currently sold about 512,276 copies so far and has reached Gold status.

Singles

The first single released from the album, "Right Now (Na Na Na)

Right Now (Na Na Na)

"Right Now " is the first single from Akon's third studio album Freedom .The song also contains elements from "Wouldn't It Be Good" by Nik Kershaw....
," which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard Single popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on airplay and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday; while the airplay tracking-week runs from Wednesday to Tuesday....
was his 12th top 10 hit on the chart.

The second single is "I'm So Paid

I'm So Paid

"I'm So Paid" is the second single from Akon's third studio album Freedom . It features Lil Wayne on the radio edit, which is a bonus track on the iTunes version of the album, and Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy on the album version and video version....
", featuring Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an United States Rapping. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager....
and Young Jeezy

Young Jeezy

Jay Jenkins better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an United States rapper....
. The single made a "Hot Shot Debut" at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and fell off the charts after a few weeks, but then re-entered and peaked at #31.

The album's third single, "Beautiful

Beautiful (Akon song)

"Beautiful" is the third single from Akon's third studio album Freedom . The single was originally released with only Akon on the track, however the version on the album features Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall....
" debuted and peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Beautiful" has been getting much radio airplay since it debuted on the Billboard 100.

The songs "Troublemaker

Troublemaker (Akon song)

"Troublemaker" is a digital download promo single from Akon's third studio album Freedom . It features Sweet Rush. It was released as a digital download on iTunes on November 11, 2008....
" featuring Sweet Rush and "Keep You Much Longer" peaked at #97 and #123 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100 based solely on iTunes downloads following the album's release without single releases.

Track listing

The track listing is confirmed by Universal Music. Updated track listing and Production credits confirmed by Rap-Up from Universal Music.

Chart positions

Chart (2008)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling Albums and extended play in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine....	7
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop music albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan....	3
Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canadian Online Explorer, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems Airplay...	4
Greek Albums Chart Greek Albums Chart The Greek Albums Chart, officially the Top 50 Ellinikon Album Chart , is the official albums chart of Greece. It is published by the Greek branch of the IFPI and is compiled together with Deloitte & Touche....	27
Belgian Albums Charts Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 is the chart of best selling singles in Flanders. The charts have existed since March 31, 1995.There are 10 different charts under the name "Ultratop":... (Flanders)	44
UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website ; the full Top 200 is published exclusively in ChartsPlus....	21
Australian Urban Albums Chart ARIA Charts File:ARIA Charts Logo.pngThe ARIA charts are the main Australia record charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling single and albums in various genres in Australia....	3
Australian Albums Chart ARIA Charts File:ARIA Charts Logo.pngThe ARIA charts are the main Australia record charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling single and albums in various genres in Australia....	20