Akon’s Sophomore Album ‘Konvicted’ Set To Receive Vinyl Reissue

Iconic R&B Singer and global superstar Akon’s sophomore album Konvicted, now RIAA certified 6X Platinum, is available for pre-order in a 2 LP standard black vinyl edition or a special edition vinyl with a matte finish jacket and a remix of “It Don’t Matter” by producer TMXO. Additionally, the digital deluxe version also features 10 unreleased or previously unavailable tracks. The whole project is set to be released on March 4, 2022.

Akon reflected on the release, saying, “So proud of this body of work and super thankful for having the most amazing fan base worldwide that kept me alive all these years. Enjoy this collectible and pass it to the next generation.”

Originally released on November 14, 2006, Konvicted helped launch Akon into superstardom and made him a household name, debuting at No.2 on the Billboard 200 and going on to receive a 3X Platinum certification from the RIAA, with “Don’t Matter” (No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100),” “Smack That” (No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100), and “Sorry, Blame It On Me” (No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100). These hit singles also kept the album in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 for 28 consecutive weeks.

Akon began releasing music with his 2004 debut Trouble, which featured his breakthrough hits “Locked Up” and “Lonely.” After his commercial breakthrough, he founded Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution, helping launch the careers of T-Pain, Kardinal Official, and more. He has also focused on philanthropy with his Akon Lighting Africa, which has helped bring electricity to 15 countries of Africa.

Pre-order deluxe editions of Konvicted.

Akon’s Konvicted Reissue Tracklists:
2 LP Standard Edition:
LP1
Side 1
Shake Down
Blown Away
Smack That
Side 2
I Wanna Love You
The Rain
Never Took The Time

LP2
Side 1
Mama Africa
I Can’t Wait
Gangsta Bop
Side 2
Tired Of Runin’
Once In A While
Don’t Matter

2 LP Deluxe Edition:
*** Tracks previously unavailable
* Tracks available for the first time on vinyl
LP1
Side 1
Shake Down
Blown Away
Smack That
I Wanna Love You
Side 2
The Rain
Never Took The Time
Mama Africa
I Can’t Wait

LP2
Side 1
Gangsta Bop
Tired Of Runin’
Once In A While
Don’t Matter
Side 2
Sorry, Blame It On Me
Gringo *
Rush *
Struggle Everyday *
Don’t Matter (TMX0 Remix) ***

Digital Deluxe Edition:
* Tracks available for the first time digitally
1 Shake Down
2 Blown Away
3 Smack That
4 I Wanna Love You
5 The Rain
6 Never Took The Time
7 Mama Africa
8 I Can’t Wait
9 Gangsta Bop
10 Tired Of Runnin’
11 Once In A While
12 Don’t Matter
13 Sorry, Blame It On Me
14 Rush
15 Struggle Everyday *

16 Gringo *
17 Fair To You *
18 Still Alone *
19 Don’t Matter (Konvict Remix) *
20 Don’t Matter (Calypso Remix)
21 I Wanna Love You – Remix *
22 Shake Down (Remix)
23 Mama Africa (AOL Live Sessions)
24 Smack That (AOL Live Sessions) *
25 Don’t Matter (AOL Live Sessions) *
26 I Wanna Love You (AOL Live Sessions) *
27 Don’t Matter (BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge) *