In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Akon reveals some unlikely influences:
Who are your favorite singers?
I always liked Phil Collins. He has this crazy unique tone in his voice. "In the Air Tonight" -- that's my favorite.
I read that you also like Creed.
Yeah, I used to love Creed. Around '97, I had this red Volkswagen Corrado -- a little race car they used to make. I had a system that was out of this world, and I'd ride into the hood playing Creed. They'd look at me like I was insane -- "What the hell's wrong with this kid?" I used to love that. I also used to listen to lots of Guns n' Roses, and R.E.M. is still one of my favorite rock bands.
Akon also claims to have purchased a fifteen pound piece of bling shaped like the continent of Africa that covers his whole stomach. If that's not enough, his home country of Senegal actually lights up.
I strongly suggest you check out the entire interview here.
