Trouble (Akon album)

Trouble
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 29, 2004
RecordedSeptember 2003 – March 2004
StudioWhite Room Studio, Detroit, Michigan
Genre
Length42:28
Label
Producer
Akon chronology
AKONVICT
(2002)
Trouble
(2004)
Konvicted
(2006)
Singles from Trouble
  1. "Locked Up"
    Released: April 5, 2004
  2. "Ghetto"
    Released: December 21, 2004
  3. "Lonely"
    Released: February 22, 2005
  4. "Belly Dancer (Bananza)"
    Released: June 27, 2005
  5. "Pot of Gold"
    Released: November 15, 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Christgau's Consumer Guide
RapReviews6.5/10
SpinA−
Sputnikmusic3/5

Trouble is the debut studio album by Senegalese-American singer-songwriter Akon, released on June 29, 2004. The album contains Akon's worldwide hit single, "Lonely", which was his commercial breakthrough. However, the release of "Locked Up" propelled Akon to sign a record deal. "Gunshot (Fiesta Riddim)" was released as promotional single on May 11, 2004. The album performed well in the United Kingdom where it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Album Chart. Trouble sold 25,000 copies in the first week, and certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and has sold 1.6 million copies.