Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

The early 2000s were marked by a dynamic and diverse music scene. This era also saw the mainstream success of many musical acts including, the multi talented Akon. With his string of memorable hits, ...

Akon is beginning to carve a new path for himself in the country music scene. In a recent Instagram post, the multi-platinum artist revealed plans to reinterpret his pop and R&B hits through a country ...