Internationally acclaimed hip-hop superstar and singer, Akon looks to truly connect with fans of another popular genre as he plans to release an all-Reggae album in the near future.
Currently completing work on his fourth studio album, Stadium, the Senegalese-born artiste insists that he was inspired to work on an all-Reggae project after visiting Jamaica in January.
During his time in
the island, Akon visited Tuff Gong studios where he worked on projects with prominent Reggae megastars, Damian Marley and Stephen Marley as well as Julian Marley. Additionally, he toured the Bob Marley Museum and even tweeted pictures while on the legendary premises.
In a recent interview with Billboard.com, Akon spoke
of his admiration for the Marley’s, insisting that they motivated him
to achieve greater heights while in the creative process of music.
"It was such an honor to be in that environment and be inspired by it," he said.
"They had me writing three to four songs a day because I was so amped!"
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