Timing’s a funny thing. On the same day the DrJays.com Live crew were talking about how quiet global megastar Akon has been lately, I received a call from his label (Universal Motown) to interview him the next day.

Currently promoting his new single “Angel” and upcoming album Stadium, the man born Aliaune Damala Thiam—who’s sold over 10 million albums worldwide—sat with me to chat about current business moves, reveals the new artist he’s dubbing “the next Lady Gaga,” talks about his intentions for Rick Ross and Ludacris on the international stage and shares an update on his Konvict and Aliaune clothing lines.

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