Freedom is the third studio album by singer, Akon. The album was originally named Acquitted, however Akon changed it due to its negative connotation. It was released as a download on December 1, 2008, and in stores December 2, 2008. Freedom is the first album by Akon not to carry the Parental Advisory warning, although there is still profanity in the album. The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, selling 110,000 copies its first week. It currently sold about 600,000 copies so far and has reached Gold status.
Singles
The first single released from the album, "Right Now (Na Na Na)," which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 was Akon's 12th top 10 hit on the chart. The second single is "I'm So Paid", featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy. The single made a "Hot Shot Debut" at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and fell off the charts after a few weeks, but then re-entered and peaked at #31. "Beautiful", the third single, debuted and peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Beautiful" has been getting much radio airplay since it debuted on the Billboard 100.
The songs "Troublemaker" featuring Sweet Rush and "Keep You Much Longer" peaked at #97 and #123 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100 based solely on iTunes downloads following the album's release without single releases.
Freedom Track Listing
The Official Track Listing For Freedom :
- 1. Im So Paid.
- 2. Right Now (Na Na Na)
- 3. Troublemaker
- 4. We Don't Care
- 5. Holla Holla (Ft. T-Pain)
- 6. Against The Grain (Ft. Ray Lavender)
- 7. Be With You
- 8. I Love It
- 9. Where Would We Go
- 10. BirthMark
- 11. Freedom
- 12. Sunny Day (Ft. Wyclef Jean)
- 13. Clap Again (Bonus Track)
Overall, according to me this is Akon’s best album. Still not a perfect album, but its definitely his strongest performance yet.
Album Information
Released December 2, 2008
Recorded 2007 — 2008
Genre R&B, hip hop
Label Konvict Muzik / Universal Motown
Producer Akon (exec.) Giorgio Tuinfort
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