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'''Konvict Muzik ''' is a [[record label]] founded by Melvin Brown and R&B singer [[Akon]].<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/features/2007/09/3137/ Melvin Brown: Konvict Business]{{dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref> Other than Akon, popular artists such as [[T-Pain]], [http://Www.5050konlive.com Qwes Kross] [[Ya Boy]], [[Kat DeLuna]], [[American Yard]] and [[French Montana]] have signed in the past or are still present on the label. At the beginning of most Konvict Muzik artists' songs there is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". Akon started his own label after the success of his debut album. T-Pain released three albums under the label, two of them achieving gold status.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} Akon recently{{When|date=June 2011}} signed a deal with [[Columbia Records]] and [[Epic Records]] for new artists signed to Konvict.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
'''Konvict Muzik ''' is a [[record label]] founded by Melvin Brown and R&B singer [[Akon]].<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/features/2007/09/3137/ Melvin Brown: Konvict Business]{{dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref> Other than Akon, popular artists such as [[T-Pain]], [[Ya Boy]], [[Kat DeLuna]], [[American Yard]] and [[French Montana]] have signed in the past or are still present on the label. At the beginning of most Konvict Muzik artists' songs there is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". Akon started his own label after the success of his debut album. T-Pain released three albums under the label, two of them achieving gold status.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} Akon recently{{When|date=June 2011}} signed a deal with [[Columbia Records]] and [[Epic Records]] for new artists signed to Konvict.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}


Akon recently{{when?|date=June 2012}} signed Nigerian artistes: [[P-Square]], [[Tuface]], and [[Wizkid]] as representatives of his record label Konvict Muzik in Africa. He revealed this in December 2011 in Lagos at the unveiling of Citron energy drink which took place in footballer Jay Jay Okocha's club Number 10.<ref name="africanartists">[http://www.cp-africa.com/2011/12/19/akon-signs-2face-wizkid-and-psquare-to-konvict-musik Akon signs 2face, Wizkid and P-Square as Konvict Musik Representatives]</ref>
Akon recently{{when?|date=June 2012}} signed Nigerian artistes: [[P-Square]], [[Tuface]], and [[Wizkid]] as representatives of his record label Konvict Muzik in Africa. He revealed this in December 2011 in Lagos at the unveiling of Citron energy drink which took place in footballer Jay Jay Okocha's club Number 10.<ref name="africanartists">[http://www.cp-africa.com/2011/12/19/akon-signs-2face-wizkid-and-psquare-to-konvict-musik Akon signs 2face, Wizkid and P-Square as Konvict Musik Representatives]</ref>

Revision as of 07:56, 17 July 2012

"Konvict" redirects here. For the album by Akon, see Konvicted
Konvict Muzik
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded2005
FounderMelvin Brown
Akon
Distributor(s)Columbia Records/Epic Records
GenreHip hop, contemporary R&B
Country of originUSA
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Official websiteKonvictOnline.com

Konvict Muzik is a record label founded by Melvin Brown and R&B singer Akon.[1] Other than Akon, popular artists such as T-Pain, Ya Boy, Kat DeLuna, American Yard and French Montana have signed in the past or are still present on the label. At the beginning of most Konvict Muzik artists' songs there is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". Akon started his own label after the success of his debut album. T-Pain released three albums under the label, two of them achieving gold status.[citation needed] Akon recently[when?] signed a deal with Columbia Records and Epic Records for new artists signed to Konvict.[citation needed]

Akon recently[when?] signed Nigerian artistes: P-Square, Tuface, and Wizkid as representatives of his record label Konvict Muzik in Africa. He revealed this in December 2011 in Lagos at the unveiling of Citron energy drink which took place in footballer Jay Jay Okocha's club Number 10.[2]

Artists

Discography

Artist Album Album details Singles
T-Pain Rappa Ternt Sanga
Akon Konvicted
  • Released: November 14, 2006
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 3x Platinum
T-Pain Epiphany
  • Released: June 05, 2007
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Platinum
Sway The Signature LP
  • Released: October 06, 2008
  • Chart position: 51 U.K.
  • RIAA certification: —
T-Pain Thr33 Ringz
  • Released: November 11, 2008
  • Chart position: 4 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Akon Freedom
  • Released: December 02, 2008
  • Chart position: 7 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
T-Pain Revolver
  • Released: December 06, 2011
  • Chart position: 28 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Akon Stadium
  • Released: September 11, 2012
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —
  • Angel
  • America's Most Wanted
Sway The Deliverance
  • Released: TBA
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —

Kon Live Distribution

Kon Live Distribution
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded2007
FounderAkon
Distributor(s)Interscope-Geffen-A&M[4]
GenrePop, dance, contemporary R&B, hip hop
Country of originUSA
Official websiteKonLiveDistribution.com

Kon Live Distribution is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon. It is his alternate R&B/Hip hop label.

Artists

Discography

Artist Album Album details Singles
Brick & Lace Love Is Wicked
  • Never Never
  • Love Is Wicked
  • Get That Clear (Hold Up)
  • Take Me Back
  • Bad To Di Bone
Kardinal Offishall Not 4 Sale
Colby O'Donis Colby O
  • Released: September 16, 2008
  • Chart position: 41 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady Gaga The Fame
  • Released: August 19, 2008
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 3× Platinum
Lady Gaga The Fame Monster
  • Released: November 18, 2009
  • Chart position: 5 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Platinum
Natalia Kills Perfectionist
  • Released: March 15, 2011
  • Chart position: 134 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady Gaga Born This Way
  • Released: May 23, 2011
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 2× Platinum
Kardinal Offishall Mr. International
  • Released: TBA
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —
Jeffree Star Virginity
  • Released: TBA
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —
  • Prom Night

References

  1. ^ Melvin Brown: Konvict Business[dead link]
  2. ^ a b c d Akon signs 2face, Wizkid and P-Square as Konvict Musik Representatives
  3. ^ a b c d e "Konvict Muzik Artists". Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  4. ^ Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Not 4 Sale[dead link]
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