“Lonely” by Akon
The hook of Akon’s “Lonely” has to be a quintessential example of an actual earworm. In fact it’s so effective that even after only listening to this track only once, a listener would firmly get...
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“Bananza (Belly Dancer)” by Akon
By the looks of things, “bananza” is not an actual word but rather a term derived from bonanza and actually, as used in this song, alluding to the concept of ‘going bananas’. Telling someone to ‘go bananas’...
Akon
Akon has proven to be one of the most-influential musicians of the early-20th century. This is not only in terms of hits he has come out with but also as a record executive and founder...
“Letter to My Son” by Akon
Akon’s “Letter to My Son” typically describes a conversation targeted at the younger generation from a place of experience and remorse. Here, the narrator is a father who seems to be incarcerated as a...
“Smack That” by Akon (ft. Eminem)
The simplest way to describe Akon and Eminem’s “Smack That” is as it being set in a club. Thus the vocalists would be patrons of the establishment, and the female addressee(s) would be one of...
“Sorry, Blame It On Me” by Akon
As the title suggests the singer is in fact willing to take the blame – for a variety of instances at that. Or let’s say he is cool with the idea of being a...
“The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani (ft. Akon)
“The Sweet Escape” is centered on Gwen Stefani’s effort to restore the love in a shaky relationship. She appeals to her partner to give them a second chance while fantasizing about a place where...
