Freedom is the third studio album by singer, Akon. The album was originally named Acquitted. It was released on December 2, 2008, and as a digital download on December 1. 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 titled “Hold My Hand” was released to the internet 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, 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.
Sales
The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, selling 110,000 copies its first week.
Track listing
# Title Producer(s) Length
1. “Right Now (Na Na Na)” Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort 4:01
2. “Beautiful” (featuring Colby O’Donis & Kardinal Offishall) Akon, Jaylien 2010 5:13
3. “Keep You Much Longer” Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort 4:18
4. “Troublemaker” (featuring Sweet Rush) Akon, Timothy Walls 3:57
5. “We Don’t Care” Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort 3:34
6. “I’m So Paid” (featuring Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne) Akon, Detail 3:26
7. “Holla Holla” (featuring T-Pain) Akon, T-Pain 3:00
8. “Against the Grain” (featuring Ray Lavender) Akon, RedOne 3:46
9. “Be with You” Akon, Hakim 3:49
10. “Sunny Day” (featuring Wyclef Jean) Akon, RedOne 3:15
11. “Birthmark” Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort, Detail 3:59
12. “Over the Edge” Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort 4:20
13. “Freedom” Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort 4:12
[show]UK Bonus Tracks
# Title Producer(s) Length
14. “Clap Again” Akon, Hakim 5:11
The track listing is confirmed by Universal Music. Updated track listing and Production credits confirmed by Rap-Up from Universal Music.
Akon is a very popular singer and his album is amazing and Akon style is very nice and everyone like it!