Blend music styles. Akon's father is an accomplished jazz musician, and he learned to play a variety of instruments from an early age. Listen to different music sounds and blend soul, R&B hip-hop and the occasional rap.
Direct your musical sound. Akon writes and produces his own music, allowing him to craft tracks that suit his silky vocals.
Purchase his first album "Trouble" to practice Akon's singing style. Show some swagger as you sing, but keep a rhythmic, relaxed flow to your vocals.
Sing about the themes present in Akon's lyrics. His masculine songs deal with sex and grittier topics, including prison life and the ghetto.
Write your own songs based on your personal battles. Akon used his debut single "Locked Up" to discuss what it was like to spend several years behind bars.
Focus on singing and writing catchy hooks. Some of Akon's most popular songs feature distinctive hooks on other artist's CDs. Use the ability to create catchy "hooks" as a means of networking with other artist and promoting your own songs.
Keep the media guessing. Part of Akon's popularity comes from his controversial statements and actions in the media. Play up the bad boy image in order to get attention and keep everyone intrigued.