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Here’s all the people I recognized with a naked eye.  A lot of people I didn’t know…and I only watched it once…**UPDATE: Official list of all artists involved after the jump!

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici.

The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

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Directed by Sarah Chatfield, here comes the official video to “Change Me” from Keri Hilson and guest feature, Akon.

“In A Perfect World” is in stores now.

Sidebar: I should just state that this is NOT hip-hop, but would rather fall into the pop genre. Seems like there are a few people who feel that we are not entitled to post good music here, but rather just hip-hop music. Nonetheless, I felt that I needed to put a disclaimer on this post, prior to publishing it.

Previous: Keri Hilson – I Like (Video)

Here’s a new cut from Akon with some production by David Guetta.  This one leaked earlier under another title, but here we get the CDQ version with the correct title.  **UPDATE: Coulda sworn I hit publish on this last week.  Haha. Bite me.

DOWNLOAD: Akon – Nosy Neighbor (Prod. David Guetta) (MP3)

Every party I go to I hear this so I figured I’d post the video. Enjoy!

This track was previously released leaked but it didn’t feature Twista, this version (obviously) does and it is said to be the final version.  Props to Splash.

DOWNLOAD: Krave – Up and Down ft. Akon, Nelly & Twista (MP3)

A new freestyle and  a couple single from Konvict’s own Rock City for you listening pleasure.

DOWNLOAD: Rock City – Ransom Freestyle Ft Chris Brown (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Rock City – Summer Song Ft. Verse (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Rock City – When I Get On Feat Akon(MP3)

Here’s the full/NODJ version of Kelz x Akon cut that surfaced on R. Kelly’s latest mixtape with DJ Drama & Skee, The Demo Tape.

DOWNLOAD: R. Kelly – Makin Me Wanna ft. Akon [NoDJ] (MP3)

We posted the behind the scenes footage last week, now we get the full visuals to Ace Hood’s first single off his upcoming album, Ruthless, which is set for a June release.

DOWNLOAD: Ace Hood – Overtime ft. T-Pain & Akon (MP3)

Two of Konvict Muzik’s finest, Akon & Kardi decided to create a song about the females who like to tease a dude.  It’s just not right I tell you!

DOWNLOAD: Kardinal Offishall – Teaser ft. Akon (MP3)

Here is a new track by  2 Pistols with some help from Akon.  He’s signed with Cash Money and is prepping a sophomore album which should be coming soon.

DOWNLOAD: 2 Pistols – Get Away Feat Akon (MP3) zshare, mediafire, rapidshare, sendspace, megaupload, sharebee, badongo, limelinx, 4shared

Ace Hood links up wit Teddy pinned her ass down and Akon throw her ass down.  No shots.  10 dollars brownie points if you got that.  This joint goes though. Props to Splash.  Gutta in stores now.

DOWNLOAD: Akon – Overtime ft. Akon & T-Pain (MP3) zshare, mediafire, rapidshare, sendspace, megaupload, sharebee, badongo, limelinx, 4shared

Everytime I get a new Cassie track to post, I can only think about what Maino said, simply because I fully believe it.  Young Kingz wit the assist.

DOWNLOAD: Cassie – Let’s Go Crazy ft. Akon (MP3) zshare, mediafire, rapidshare, sendspace, megaupload, sharebee, badongo, limelinx, 4shared

via TMZ

We’ve now spoken with one of the victims of the home invasion robbery early this morning — a man who works for Detail, Akon’s producer — and he says Suge Knight and money are behind the incident.

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Twista grabs Akon for his new single off his forthcoming album, Category F5. This sounds like a club banger to me; check it out.  **UPDATE: Mastered/Final version added.  UPDATE 2: Corrected link.

DOWNLOAD: Twista – On Top Feat. Akon [Final/Mastered] (MP3)zshare, mediafire, rapidshare, sendspace, megaupload, sharbee, badongo, limelinx, 4shared