Akon - Trouble (2x12" Vinyl)

Label: SRC Records / Universal Records
Genre: R&B / Hip Hop / Pop
Country: United States
Format: Vinyl

Trouble is the breakthrough debut album from Akon, introducing the distinctive high, soulful voice and melodic songwriting that would make him one of the defining R&B and pop artists of the 2000s.

The album blends contemporary R&B with hip-hop, reggae-influenced rhythms, and polished pop production. Akon's instantly recognizable vocals give the record its identity, shifting naturally between reflective storytelling, romantic melodies, and infectious hooks.

Featuring signature tracks such as “Locked Up,” “Lonely,” “Belly Dancer (Bananza),” and “Ghetto,” Trouble moves comfortably between club-ready material and surprisingly vulnerable moments. “Lonely,” in particular, became one of Akon's defining songs, turning isolation and regret into an immediately recognizable pop hook.

At its heart, Trouble is about consequence and perseverance. Beneath the accessible production are stories about incarceration, loneliness, relationships, hardship, and trying to move beyond difficult circumstances. That mixture of personal storytelling and enormous hooks helped give the album its lasting crossover appeal.