Having spent most of 2006 helping to launch the career of T-Pain, Akon is set to hit the record shops in November with the release of his latest offering Konviction.

The ex-jailbird turned R&B star scored worldwide success with his single Lonely which he followed up with Belly Dancer.

His new album sees him collaaborate with some of the top names in the music business including Eminem, Snoop Dog and Styles-P.

Born in Senagal, the producer/performer and writer is currently planning to star in a movie about his phenomenal rise to stardom.