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Often cited as a heartfelt ballad from the Freedom era that didn't make the final cut.

Perhaps the most legendary entries in Akon’s unreleased catalog are his collaborations with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Before exploring the tracks, one must understand the context. Akon is notoriously prolific. During his peak (2004–2012), he reportedly wrote and recorded upwards of 200 songs per album. He operated like a Motown-era assembly line, often laying down hooks for other artists (from Michael Jackson to Leona Lewis) while simultaneously building his own catalog.

During the mid-2000s and early 2010s, Akon was the undisputed king of the charts. His distinct, melancholic tenor, paired with self-produced, West African-inspired drum patterns, defined the Konvikt music era. He dominated the Billboard hot 100, launched the careers of megastars like Lady Gaga and T-Pain, and became the go-to feature artist for everyone from Eminem to Michael Jackson. akon unreleased songs

A melodic pop-leaning track that surfaced during the 2012 leaks. Nicki Minaj

's unreleased music reveals a massive catalog of material, much of which fans consider to be superior to current mainstream pop

Akon's work with Michael Jackson is the stuff of legend. The finished duet, "Hold My Hand," was originally intended for Akon's album Freedom before an unfinished version leaked online in 2008, creating a massive buzz. The track was eventually officially released as the lead single on Jackson's first posthumous album, Michael , in 2010. While we have "Hold My Hand," Akon has revealed that this was just the tip of the iceberg. He confirmed they worked on multiple songs together, stating that "Hold My Hand" was the rare track that was "actually fully complete," while the "rest aren't," and are just musical ideas. This implies a vault of unfinished MJ-Akon demos that will likely never see an official release, per Akon's own artistic principles. Often cited as a heartfelt ballad from the

In 2019, Akon made headlines by announcing he would release four distinct albums spanning different genres: Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Latin, and Pop. During a private listening session in Manhattan, he previewed new music with features from stars like Nicki Minaj, Ozuna, and Ty Dolla $ign, and attendees reported that the unreleased records "sound incredible". Despite this fanfare, the promised four albums never materialized.

In August 2024, for the 20th anniversary of his debut album Trouble , Akon released a Digital Deluxe Edition featuring 15 bonus tracks and remixes. This included the previously unreleased Locked Up (Remix) featuring Styles P & Taz.

A collaboration with Wilber Pan that remained officially unreleased in many markets. Akon is notoriously prolific

During the late 2000s, Akon shifted toward a more electronic, global sound. He recorded extensively with Lady Gaga and T-Pain during this time, leading to a massive amount of unreleased "Konvict Muzik" collaborations that fans still hunt for today. The Africa/Philanthropy Break:

A review of the various "throwaway" tracks, reference tracks for other artists, or rough demos that have circulated online over the years. Recent "Vault" Releases:

Akon has frequently stated that he only wants to release material that is fully complete and up to his standards. He has specifically said that most of his unreleased Michael Jackson tracks are "just ideas" and not fully realized songs. He respects the art form too much to release something unfinished simply for financial gain.