Right Now (Na Na Na)
October 18, 2008
AKON
There is a great deal of anticipation for the arrival of Akon's new album, "Freedom" (Nov. 25). Rightfully so, as last album "Konvicted" was one of the best sellers of 2006-07, earning triple-platinum certification and scoring four top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Lead single "Right Now" signals a slight change in direction, continuing the current international trend with a Euro-synth pop feel. Akon is completely at home in this environment; after all, he's all about the club and after-party. Lyrically, he continues waxing earnest love sentiments, trying to assist the fellas to win back the hearts they broke. While critics have dismissed his vocal abilities, they can't deny his everyman appeal and crafty way with a hook. You can't help but have fun singing along. Judging by its top 20 Hot 100 debut, his minions are singing along "right now." —Chris Williams
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