Wasn't it Joe Jackson that said, "Aww that Quancy ain't no damned producer", or something like that?

Can anyone explain to me how Akon became a success... I mean, has he written any decent songs? He seems to be an in demand 'producer' (these days that seems to mean song-writer). Does this dude just arrange simple vocals and program beats and synths on his keyboard or can he actually do something? He put 2pac on a remix of "Lonely" for christ's sake... that was enough for me to wanna stay well the fuck away from him or anything he touches forever.
Quincy went from producing Thriller to becoming a damn zombie... I thought Jook Joint had a lot of guest artists but this takes the cake, what are there gonna be like 50 sets of vocals on this album?

rainman1985 said:

Akon has his own label called Kon live distribution under Interscope Records. Akon co-produced Konvict Muzik artist Lady Gaga's first studio album The Fame and co-wrote & produced the worldwide smash-hit "Just Dance", which also featured Colby O'Donis and earned a Grammy nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards. He signed Lady Gaga on his label before she hit it big. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over 30 million dollars a year according to Forbes.Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs.

So that's how he became a success. So there

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Dude u ain't slick, you copy and pasted his Wikipedia entry.

Quincy went from producing Thriller to becoming a damn zombie... I thought Jook Joint had a lot of guest artists but this takes the cake, what are there gonna be like 50 sets of vocals on this album?

Can anyone explain to me how Akon became a success... I mean, has he written any decent songs? He seems to be an in demand 'producer' (these days that seems to mean song-writer). Does this dude just arrange simple vocals and program beats and synths on his keyboard or can he actually do something? He put 2pac on a remix of "Lonely" for christ's sake... that was enough for me to wanna stay well the fuck away from him or anything he touches forever.
Quincy went from producing Thriller to becoming a damn zombie... I thought Jook Joint had a lot of guest artists but this takes the cake, what are there gonna be like 50 sets of vocals on this album?

Timmy84 said:

So what! I never claimed I didn't. But I knew most of his history from an interview he gave recently, I never knew he was responsible for Lady Gaga until that interview recently. He is set for the rest life off of her alone

rainman1985 said:

I agree.Quincy used to be one of the greatest producers of our time,but those days are long gone! He's become artistically lazy and complacent,allowing rappers and guest artists to dominate his own album.It's sad that he's choosing to go out this way.

MotorBootyAffair said:

I think it's evident to say that the age factor has affected Quincy's Brain and touch.

The First disaster was “We are the world” remake and Now this.

I think he should stay at home and rest for the rest of life.
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SoulAlive said:

He's been like that since the ending of his production days with MJ.

rainman1985 said:

Akon has his own label called Kon live distribution under Interscope Records. Akon co-produced Konvict Muzik artist Lady Gaga's first studio album The Fame and co-wrote & produced the worldwide smash-hit "Just Dance", which also featured Colby O'Donis and earned a Grammy nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards. He signed Lady Gaga on his label before she hit it big. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over 30 million dollars a year according to Forbes.Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs.

So that's how he became a success. So there

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

That doesn't really answer my question. What are the great songs Akon has been apart of and what part did he play? One of the most versatile RnB singer of the 21st century? That nassally whiny thin and often procesed to hell voice is not something I would wanna put out there as a great instrument. You seem to be a fan so tell me, what are the great songs he has written or performed on? His grammy nom was for "Smack That", I know that song, it's terrible so I again I wouldn't be bragging about that.

Timmy84 said:

sadly,I agree I remember,in the late 80s,around the time of 'Back On The Block',he was doing all these interviews where he raved about hip-hop and how much he admires rappers,blah blah blah I was like "Ok,you like rap,but that doesn't mean you have to use all these rappers on YOUR albums!".Who the hell buys a Quincy Jones album to hear rappers anyway??

If I wanna hear Akon,I'll go out and buy an Akon CD! What the hell is Quincy trying to prove?

rainman1985 said:

Akon has his own label called Kon live distribution under Interscope Records. Akon co-produced Konvict Muzik artist Lady Gaga's first studio album The Fame and co-wrote & produced the worldwide smash-hit "Just Dance", which also featured Colby O'Donis and earned a Grammy nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards. He signed Lady Gaga on his label before she hit it big. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over 30 million dollars a year according to Forbes.Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs.

So that's how he became a success. So there

I slightly remember hearing how Quincy was one of the many who didn't think rap would survive, I forgot which rapper convinced him it wasn't and because of that, he wanted to work with them to prove it or something.

and for the record, I absolutely love "Q's Joook joint" superior to "Back on the Block", which didn't age really well and sounds dated today

Timmy84 said:

not sure about that... "The Dude" title track already included rap, YEARS before anyone else did and before it was the "hip" thing to do. correct me if I'm wrong, but this was probably the first mainstream soul record to do so? I vividly remember listening to that in '81 or '82 saying to myself "cool, even Quincy is taking notice"

he jumped on the bandwaggon when the train was only 10 meters long and only had just left the station. props for that. so if anyone is entiteld to still include rap in his later output it's Quincy
(you might argue that it was not Quincy personally but more Rod Temperton behind it, anticipating things that were about to come, but anyway...)


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Dancelot said:

I agree. Musically I didn't understand the hype surrounding Back On The Block when it was released. Nor did I really like that it had 20,000 artists on it.

I think its good that Wincy Clones wants to get back involved in music, esp. at his age, but come on dude. This formula is

Dancelot said:

I agree. Musically I didn't understand the hype surrounding Back On The Block when it was released. Nor did I really like that it had 20,000 artists on it.

I think its good that Wincy Clones wants to get back involved in music, esp. at his age, but come on dude. This formula is

Dancelot said:

I agree. Musically I didn't understand the hype surrounding Back On The Block when it was released. Nor did I really like that it had 20,000 artists on it.

I think its good that Wincy Clones wants to get back involved in music, esp. at his age, but come on dude. This formula is

Adisa said:

Finially, a slightly positive reply. I thought I was the only one to see it like this. Iam surprised he is still hyped enough about rnb music these days to even contemplate a new album...

..as for the formula, as I said, its been the same since "the dude" and probably before then for all I know.

thesexofit said:

The "R&B" music ain't R&B tho.

Timmy84 said:

Well yes, but you know what I mean. Its called rnb LOL.