Monday 21 April 2008

Akon Scours Europe And Africa For New Artists

Akon Scours Europe And Africa For New Artists



R+B vocalist AKON is looking to EC and Africa in a bid to find the next "mega superstar".
The Locked Up hitmaker has expanded his record label Konvict Muzik Company with the launch of a freshly London office - where he hopes to add together more international artists to the firm's roster.
Melvin Brown, co-owner and fellow Chief executive officer of Konvict Muzik, says, "We testament be scanning Europe and Africa for the next mega superstars.
"When Akon and I partnered and created Konvict Muzik, we agreed that we would have the hottest artists on our roster. I have concentrated on diversifying the artist roll and creating an international presence. I personally look for unique artists."
And label bosses have already signed up deuce freshly acts they consider ar set for renown - reggae/hip-hop three American Curtilage and Dutch boyband GLOWB, reports AllHipHop.com.
Nevertheless, Brown has refused to commentary on rumours British rapper Sway has joined the roster, which already boasts dancehall whiz Kardinal Offishall and Grammy winning artist T-Pain.