“AKON’S BEAUTIFUL DAY" DOMINATES AS #1 RHYTHMIC ADD WITH 45 FIRST-WEEK ADDS, TOPS TIKTOK’S TOP 50 WITH 555M VIEWS, 2.5M SHARES, AND 36M LIKES

“AKON’S BEAUTIFUL DAY" DOMINATES AS #1 RHYTHMIC ADD WITH 45 FIRST-WEEK ADDS, TOPS TIKTOK’S TOP 50 WITH 555M VIEWS, 2.5M SHARES, AND 36M LIKES

Legendary hitmaker Akon’s latest single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” has quickly become a powerhouse on the airwaves since its October 4, 2024 release via Konvict Kulture Records. This inspiring anthem has already achieved unprecedented success, securing the title of #1 most-added song at U.S. rhythmic radio with 45 stations in its debut week—making it the only independent record in the U.S. to achieve this feat in 2024! In addition, it's currently #7 most-added on rhythmic radio this week, with 63 of the 78 reporting stations embracing it, and has debuted at #38 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart—marking Akon’s 26th career entry and his first in over a decade.

The excitement surrounding “Akon’s Beautiful Day” extends beyond traditional platforms, with the song making massive waves on TikTok, amassing over 1M UGC creations and achieving #1 on the TikTok Top 50 Music Chart as well as #2 on the Viral 50. Before its release, the track’s official sound had already inspired 100,000 UGC creations and now boasts 555M views, 2.5M shares, and 36M likes across the top 15,000 videos. The song also debuted at #8 on the TikTok U.S. Billboard Chart on October 17, and quickly became one of the Top 10 highest-trending songs on Instagram. Additionally, it’s garnered over 4,200 radio spins in 38 countries, and with 92,500+ global Shazams, it’s reached the Top 100 in the U.S. & Canada on the Shazam overall 200 Charts and notable peaks on the Pop Charts worldwide. The official music video, now past 10M views on YouTube, hit #2 on Vh1 India’s Chart Toppers list, cementing Akon’s latest hit as an unstoppable global sensation with over 5.7M global streams to date.

On top of the track’s success, the video for "Akon's Beautiful Day" has taken center stage on some of the biggest platforms, gracing the MTV and BET billboards in Times Square, as well as YouTube billboards in both New York and Los Angeles. Now, fans can also catch the video airing on MTV LIVE, amplifying its reach even further.

With a career defined by historic milestones—like becoming the first artist to simultaneously hold both the number one and number two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 twice and reaching 1 billion views on YouTube—Akon has continuously used his platform to inspire and connect globally. His latest single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” reimagines a viral hook by 10-year-old Jamaican student Rushawn Ewears, whose touching school performance captured hearts worldwide, including Akon’s own. The song’s smooth vocals, intertwined with a children’s choir, create a stadium-style anthem that reinforces the message that, despite life’s challenges, beauty and light are always within reach. Collaborating with Jkash, JR Rotem, and Phillip Phever, Akon crafts a powerful acoustic-driven track that builds to an uplifting chorus, inviting listeners everywhere to join in the celebration of resilience and hope.

The release of the superstar’s latest single fittingly coincides with the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble, the record that launched him to global fame with iconic hits like “Locked Up.” Beyond his own success, Akon played a pivotal role in the rise of megastars like Lady Gaga and T-Pain, signing and shaping their early careers. This October, he shared the stage with Burna Boy in Los Angeles and joined T-Pain at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater before embarking on his Akon Super Fan Tour Asia. Expanding his influence, Akon is also co-producing the documentary "Headliners Only" with Kevin Hart and Hartbeat, continuing his mission to connect with audiences around the globe.

“Akon’s Beautiful Day” arrives just when the world needs optimism and unity most, and its overwhelming success solidifies that Akon’s voice and message are needed now more than ever. This instant hit has reconnected Akon with listeners worldwide, proving that his renewed focus on creating powerful, uplifting music resonates deeply. With a legacy of timeless hits like “Lonely,” “Locked Up,” and “Bananza (Belly Dancer),” Akon’s return couldn’t be timelier, offering a message of positivity in a world facing significant challenges. The song’s impact aligns with his ongoing mission to uplift and inspire, reflecting his work in Africa through projects like Akon Power & Lighting Africa, which champions energy access and digital transformation. Reclaiming his place in the pop landscape, “Akon’s Beautiful Day” merges his soulful voice with a choir of children’s voices to deliver a timeless anthem of resilience and hope.

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SUPER FAN TOUR DATES:

November 19, 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mega Star Arena