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Our BoA working hand in hand with Akon

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rukiddenmeh?! in Music | 15 Jul 2009 - 12:32 AM

 
BoA and Akon

It has been made known that Korea's sweetheart BoA is working work hand in hand with world-renowned popstar Akon on a track off his Japanese album titled "Freedom+2".

Akon's upcoming album "Freedom+2" will consist of the 13 tracks off his 3rd album "Freedom" which was released in the states on November 2008, but will have an additional track, a remixed version of "Beautiful" featuring BoA.

Akon had specifically requested for Asia's best, BoA, to participate in his upcoming Japanese album. Akon expressed, "I met BoA for the first time on April 4th at the 'Spring Groove 09' concert. If ever in the future I have a chance to perform on stage with BoA again, it would be nice."

Additionally, BoA expressed, "I was very happy to work together with world popstar Akon. And because I personally like the song "Beautiful", the recording was enjoyable. In the future, I will work hard to show my good side."

The album is expected to release on August 5th, so Akon fans and BoA fans, unite and make sure to get a hold of that album!

Akon's 3rd album "Freedom" from 2008.
Akon Freedom CD

Akon Freedom CD



  
 

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getlazy's avatar

i really don’t like akon, but i guess it’s cool

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 09:49 AM

102. clint (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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akon just using boa’s popularity for his japan release album,and,thats a fact.boa still consider invincible in us market.

 
pinayrevolution's avatar

goodd for them. its probably a great colab.sincce it’s akon

 
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looking forward to seeing the results

 
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duh, he chose her because he knows that she’s popular in japan; not because she’s becoming a big name in the us

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 10:05 AM

106. lazyazian (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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BoA will probably work with Akon on her 2nd American album ^^!

Mark my words guys: BoA ain’t giving up USA with one album.

 
gurlfriend's avatar

i love how Akon is working with different Asian artist. like Boa and 潘瑋伯. He should go ahead and work with se7en too.

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 10:17 AM

108. clint (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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be with akon’s japan release album doesnt boost boa’s popularity in america,its clear akon just riding boas popularity here in asia.boa needs total makeover enable to compete with daring western singers.americans arent interesting boa.

 
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congrats ~
I’m happy she’s taking things slowly and not rushing her career in the U.S.

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 10:24 AM

110. kyun5J (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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boa still consider unknown by american majority.working with akon’s japan release single wouldnt propell here american carreer,unless it is us release single.shes lucky akon pick here up,lots of japanese or koreans has more beautiful voice than boa

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 10:36 AM

112. ShinAimee (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Aw, man. I don’t like Akon. :S

 
jooolaybullay's avatar

Boa and AKON ? that be a hit !

 
Bothering_One's avatar

siickkk!! boa and akon!

 
kawairemon's avatar

go BOA!! go BOA!!
love her!!

 
ai_says's avatar

Is BoA even a KPOP artist anymore?

 
foxrider's avatar

sound good..BOA and AKON<333

 
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^ Uh yeah, an absence from the market doesn’t mean you’re not considered an artist anymore.
Only Asian artists do the “one album per year” thing. Tons of Americans take long breaks in between each album. They’re still considered IN the US music scene.
With that said, SM probably pulled her out of K-pop considering that she makes more money in Japan easily and that K-pop is full of girl/boygroups now.
I wished this was for some American song. -_- It’s better than nothing, I suppose. At least she’s getting to work with a big name, even if it’s for Japan… = _ =

 
sweetheart18*'s avatar

yeah! Thats great BoA is being recognized for her work and is being asked to collaborate with other artist.

 
humorFool's avatar

:D Yay for BoA! She has good connections with a lot of celebrities!

 
baby_89757's avatar

good for her! ^^

 
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wow ! goodluckk to her :D

 
vietnerdx3's avatar

i agree with everyone that says it`s not really benefiting her . it would definitely make a bigger impact if it was a US release , but even so , boa getting picked is pretty good . i`m not a fan of akon , but i`ll definitely listen to that remix for boa .

 
AznKido13's avatar

I like Akon & BoA so , I’m really excited!!!!!!!!!!! And this is good for BoA!!!!!!!!

 
OSungSu's avatar

I LOVE the song Beautiful!! I can’t wait to hear the new version!! AHH!

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 02:30 PM

127. LOL (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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@99 dramaddict93: Ever hear of JERO? Are you racist or just stupid?

 
Marieee ;;'s avatar

that albums really good. i have the whole thing in my ipod but i wish akon and boa were to make a NEW song.

 
Yori's avatar

awesome ! collaboration :D

 
yayy's avatar

that is so awesomeee! i love boa (:

 
sassy_girl's avatar

omg i cant wait

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 04:05 PM

133. nanana (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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akon scares me…

 
baubrey1001's avatar

Yay! BoA goodluck! Hope all goes well! Now Akon has sung with her and Wilber Pan Haha!

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 05:04 PM

135. Jay (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Cooool. I can’t wait to hear the song.

 
kanaaa#'s avatar

HE HAS A JAPANESE ALBUM?! O_O. Not a big fan of them, but possible fame for asians! smile

 
Em!Ly's avatar

He’s having a Japanese album??? Will it be sung in Japanese?

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 07:04 PM

138. jolly (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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I hate Beautiful now, if BoA’s gonna remix it. Bleh! That’s not a big deal if BoA’s singing with Akon for the Asian Ver. Only Asians will listen to it, not Americans. This does nothing!

 
harman101's avatar

that’s awesome
:D

 
DIvaStar's avatar

Sounds like it will be a hot track

 
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15 Jul 2009 - 09:30 PM

141. one day (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Beautiful is a good song.  I can’t wait for BoA&Akon; collab version.

 
MaVivienne's avatar

nice!!! looks like boa willgain more popularity

 
Yumii's avatar

thats awesome!!

 
pumpernickles ツ's avatar

feel AKON’s Halo BoA
Good luck!

 
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16 Jul 2009 - 01:08 AM

145. Nah (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Well one thing is for sure if she get him to sing her hooks in her songs it will go platinum.

 
x3LeeTeuk's avatar

nice collarboration! cant wait

 
noura's avatar

omg so cool!!!!

 
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16 Jul 2009 - 04:31 AM

149. Erica (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Hey BOA has to pay her dues…do more collabs get her voice and face out their for people to work with her that is how it’s done. Coming to America she is starting from scratch.

 
chewables_91's avatar

wowowo~ akon
goodluck BoA~!

 


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