Akon's best songs from his storied career that are perfect for every emotion

Akon is amongst most popular names of music industry. He has received numerous accoles for his contribution to global music industry, including five Grammy Awards nominations. Apart from his epic journey as an artist, star has recently launched his own Akon city in Senegal. 

Being such a celebrated international star, Akon has given some of greatest songs which are still binged by many music lovers. Every song of singer tells a story of eir love, pleasure or sness. Here are best songs of Akon that are perfect for every mood.

Lonely - 2005

song says more than one can feel. It explains story of heartbreak, separation and loneliness. This single is a perfect song for telling your partner how you feel. Apart from lyrics that can send chills down your spine, beats and melody will leave any listener awestruck.

It became Akon's first major worldwide hit and quickly reached  Top in list of 10 best songs in at least 10 countries around world. Lonely sold more than two million copies in US.

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Smack That feat Eminem - 2006

Smack That featuring Eminem was Akon's first track from his second album Konvicted. A featured rap from Eminem helped turn song into Akon's one of biggest hits.

Eminem also served as producer and co-songwriter for recording. Smack That was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Smack That became song without which every party is empty. 

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I Wanna Love You feat Snoop Dogg - 2006

I Wanna Love You featuring Snoop Dogg is Akon's first pop single. Initially, Plies was supposed to rap in song but due to his arrest for illegal gun possession, Akon chose to use a rap by Snoop Dogg.

I Wanna Love You was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. pop song became a love anm for many couples across world.

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Don't Matter - 2007

Akon gently presented tale of forbidden love fighting against all odds to stay toger. Considered to be Akon's best creations, it still marks his hold on industry. Don't Matter has a mesmerizing melody and intriguing beats perfect enough to steal all hearts.

song includes a sample from Bob Marley's 1979 recording Zimbabwe. single became top 10 track of 2007 all across globe. song sold more than three million copies in US alone.

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