Konvicted (Deluxe Edition)

"Smack That" is the lead single off of singer Akon’s second studio album, "Konvicted" released on September 26, 2006 and it features rapper Eminem who also produced the song. It was written by both artists alongside Luis Resto, the song's music video is a short clip remake from film "48Hrs". This video is first music video from Eminem where he shows off the ‘PROOF’-tattoo on his arm. The collaboration came about after the two artists met during a studio session for Shady Records rapper Obie Trice. Read more on Last.fm.

Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, Born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles Locked Up and Lonely, from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, Freedom, was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs. He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own. Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.