News Americas, New York, NY, Mon. October 7, 2024: Grammy-winning international Senegalese-American superstar Akon is riding on fan demand and critical acclaim after releasing a 30-second teaser for his highly anticipated new single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day.” The clip, shared on Instagram on October 4, 2024, via Konvict Kulture Records, went viral with over 100 million views and generated more than 100,000 fan-made videos, even before the song’s official release. Known for his uplifting music and global initiatives, Akon’s Beautiful Day is a testament to resilience and hope, encouraging listeners to find light amidst life’s challenges.
Complex captured the essence of the song perfectly, commenting, “Akon returns with ‘Akon’s Beautiful Day,’ a song the five-time Grammy nominee hopes will serve as ‘the anthem the world needs right now.'”
Upon its release, the song immediately topped 27 Spotify New Music Friday playlists, spanning territories from Germany to the Philippines, France, Italy and more, reaching a total of 3.9 million listeners on its first day. Additionally, the song entered Apple Music’s New Music Daily Playlists in several countries and DEEZER’s Top Playlists in the UK and France. US radio stations, including 102.7 KIIS-FM (Los Angeles) and WiLD 94.9 (San Francisco), have also quickly added the song to their rotations.
Akon’s career is filled with groundbreaking achievements, including being the first artist to hold both the top spot and the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassing over 1 billion views on YouTube. “Akon’s Beautiful Day” builds on this legacy with its powerful message, featuring a cross between the viral link written by Jamaican artist Jermaine Edwards and popularized by 10-year-old Rushawn Ewears, whose poignant performance touched hearts around the world . Akon’s soulful vocals, backed by a chorus of children’s voices, turn this tune into an inspirational anthem for the world.
Produced in collaboration with JKash, JR Rotem and Phil Phever, “Akon’s Beautiful Day” combines acoustic guitar arrangements with an infectious beat, delivering a feel-good chorus that invites global chants. The release coincides with the 20th anniversary of Akon’s debut album issueswho launched his career with hits like “Locked Up”. Alongside his upcoming ‘Akon SuperFan Tour’ across Asia, Akon is also expanding into film with a documentary. Only the headlinersproduced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions.
In a world that faces many challenges, Akon’s positive message of unity and optimism resonates more than ever. Akon’s Beautiful Day aligns with his broader mission to inspire through music and his humanitarian efforts, including the ongoing Akon Lighting Africa project, which aims to provide sustainable energy to millions across the continent. With this new release, Akon, 51, reclaims his place as a pop icon, delivering a song of hope and light that the world needs right now. Stream HERE
