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Akon (song)

"Akon" is a song by German rapper Jazeek. It was written by Jazeek himself alongside Jules Kalmbacher, Manuel Mayer, Jens Schneider and produced by Kalmbcher, Mayer, and Schneider. The song was released in March 2025 and became a number one hit even before its single release the following month.

Background and composition

"Akon" was written by Jacek Savic (Jazeek) himself, together with co-authors Jules Kalmbacher, Manuel Mayer (Menju), and Jens Schneider. Jazeek was responsible for the lyrics, while the co-writers were responsible for the composition.[1] Furthermore, all co-writers were also responsible for the production.[2]

Akon was first released on 28 March 2025, on Ninetynie Music, as part of Jazeek's third studio album, Most Valuable Playa.[3][4] On 8 April 2025, the song was released as the tenth single from the album. It was released as a digital 2-track single containing the album version and a so-called "Afro House Remix" for download and streaming.[2] Three days later, a remix by Niklas Dee was released as a digital single.[5]

Lyrics

Akon is a song characterized by a lively party atmosphere. The lyrics describe an exciting night full of music, dancing, and passion. Jazeek raps about a woman who appreciates his lifestyle and music, comparing the atmosphere of the night to the heat of Los Angeles and San Diego.[6] The song title is a tribute to the Senegalese-American singer and rapper Akon. Musically, Akon is characterized by catchy beats, Auto-Tune effects, and a blend of modern R&B and trap elements.[7]

Music video

The music video for "Akon" was directed by Lucca Mille and premiered on 2 April 2025, on the video platform YouTube. It features Jazeek in a glamorous club atmosphere, accompanied by dancing women and an energetic party scene. The video underscores the song's theme and was praised by fans for its high-quality production. By April 2025, the video had over 1.7 million views on YouTube.[8]

Commercial performance

Akon entered the German singles chart at number one on 11 April 2025, the week of the single's release, making it Jazeek's first number-one hit of his career. For the two songwriters, Kalmbacher and Schneider, it is their second number-one hit after Twenty4tim's "I Don't Care" (February 2024).[9] It also reached the top of the German-language singles charts. In Austria and Switzerland, it reached the top 10 of the charts, reaching number four.[4][10]

Charts

Chart performance for "Akon"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] 4
Germany (GfK)[9] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 4

References

  1. ^ "Repertoiresuche". online.gema.de. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Akon – Single von Jazeek". Spotify. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Most Valuable Playa – Album von Jazeek". Spotify. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Jazeek – Akon" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Akon (Niklas Dee Remix) – Single von Jazeek". Spotify. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Jazeek – AKON Songtext". MusikGuru (in German). Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  7. ^ "Jazeek – AKON Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  8. ^ Jazeek (2 April 2025). "Jazeek – Akon (Offizielles Musikvideo)". YouTube. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Jazeek – Akon" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Jazeek – Akon". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 28 April 2025.