Konnect


Konnect is the upcoming sixth studio album by Senegalese-American singer Akon, expected to be released in 2020 via Akonik Label Group. It was originally planned to be released on October 25, 2019, but was delayed to November 22, 2019, in favor of the release of his fifth album Akonda. Its release date was delayed again to December 13, 2019, but it was not released on that date.

Background

Akon announced that he has founded his new independent record label Akonik Label Group, comprising four distinct labels Akonda, Akonik, Ke Lo Ke and Jamakon as well as releasing four albums later in the year. He would start off by releasing a Latin album El Negreeto, an Afrobeats album Akonda, and a hip hop and R&B album Konnect. He will finish this off by releasing the collaborative album The Konnection, which will include guest artists such as Nicki Minaj, Pitbull and Ty Dolla Sign, among others.

Singles

The album's lead single "Benjamin" was released on August 15, 2019. It was written by Akon himself and Try Bishop, with the production handled by the latter. It samples The Beatles' 1969 song "Golden Slumbers".
The album's second single "Can't Say No" was released on September 13, 2019. It was produced by Composer and Mally Mall.

Confirmed tracks

Adapted from Tidal
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