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    UpFront Records
    Parent companyUniversal Music Group
    Founded2000 (2000)
    FounderDeVyne Stephens
    DistributorUniversal Music Group
    GenreHip hop, R&B
    Country of originUnited States
    LocationAtlanta, Georgia
    Official websitewww.upfrontmegatainment.com

    UpFront Records is a record label owned and founded by DeVyne Stephens.

    Stephens discovered Senegalese R&B singer Akon and signed him to his UpFront Records. Akon went on to sell over a million copies of his 2004 debut, "Trouble," and score hit singles like "Locked Up" and "Lonely."

    UpFront Records' roster includes Akon, R&B quartet Red Dirt, and the rap group FA.

    Discography

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    List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
    TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
    US
    [1]    		US
    R&B
    [2]    		AUS
    [3]    		CAN
    [4]    		GER
    [5]    		IRL
    [6]    		NZ
    [7]    		SWE
    [8]    		SWI
    [9]    		UK
    [10]
    Trouble18312—243249311
    Konvicted2216475101412316
    Freedom
    • Released: December 2, 2008 (US)[23]
    • Labels: Konvict, UpFront, SRC, Universal Motown
    • Formats: LP, CD, digital download
    		73204821029—226

    See also

    [edit]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ "Akon Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
    2. ^ "Akon Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
    3. ^ "Discography Akon". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    4. ^ "Akon Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
    5. ^ "Chartverfolgung / Akon / Longplay". musicline.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    6. ^ "Discography Akon". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    7. ^ "Discography Akon". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    8. ^ "Discographie Akon". Swedish Charts (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    9. ^ "Akon" (select "Charts" tab). swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    10. ^ "Akon" (select "Albums" tab). Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    11. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Trouble – Akon > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    12. ^ a b Concepcion, Mariel (November 25, 2008). "Redemption Song: Akon". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    13. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum: Akon". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
    14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    15. ^ a b c "British certifications – Akon". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 27, 2024. Type Akon in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
    16. ^ a b c "Gold/Platinum – Akon". Music Canada. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
    17. ^ "Top 40 Albums Chart: Chart #1462 (Monday 30 May 2005)". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    18. ^ "Konvicted by Akon". iTunes Store. Apple. Archived from the original on November 28, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    19. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    20. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Akon)". swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    21. ^ "2007 Certification Awards – Platinum". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on May 23, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    22. ^ "Top 40 Albums Chart: Chart #1571 (Monday 30 May 2005)". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    23. ^ "Freedom by Akon". iTunes Store. Apple. January 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    24. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (September 22, 2010). "Akon Previews 'Akonic' Album at NY Listening". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
    25. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 1, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
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    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UpFront_Megatainment&oldid=1326678776"
      UpFront Records
      Parent companyUniversal Music Group
      Founded2000 (2000)
      FounderDeVyne Stephens
      DistributorUniversal Music Group
      GenreHip hop, R&B
      Country of originUnited States
      LocationAtlanta, Georgia
      Official websitewww.upfrontmegatainment.com

      UpFront Records is a record label owned and founded by DeVyne Stephens.

      Stephens discovered Senegalese R&B singer Akon and signed him to his UpFront Records. Akon went on to sell over a million copies of his 2004 debut, "Trouble," and score hit singles like "Locked Up" and "Lonely."

      UpFront Records' roster includes Akon, R&B quartet Red Dirt, and the rap group FA.

      Discography

      List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
      TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
      US
      [1]      		US
      R&B
      [2]      		AUS
      [3]      		CAN
      [4]      		GER
      [5]      		IRL
      [6]      		NZ
      [7]      		SWE
      [8]      		SWI
      [9]      		UK
      [10]
      Trouble18312—243249311
      • US: 1,600,000[12]
      • RIAA: Platinum[13]
      • ARIA: Gold[14]
      • BPI: 2× Platinum[15]
      • MC: Gold[16]
      • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[17]
      Konvicted
      • Released: November 14, 2006 (US)[18]
      • Labels: Konvict, UpFront, SRC, Universal Motown
      • Formats: LP, CD, digital download
      		2216475101412316
      • US: 2,800,000[12]
      • RIAA: 6× Platinum[13]
      • ARIA: Platinum[19]
      • BPI: 2× Platinum[15]
      • IFPI SWI: Gold[20]
      • IRMA: Platinum[21]
      • MC: 2× Platinum[16]
      • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[22]
      Freedom
      • Released: December 2, 2008 (US)[23]
      • Labels: Konvict, UpFront, SRC, Universal Motown
      • Formats: LP, CD, digital download
      		73204821029—226
      • US: 770,000[24]
      • ARIA: Gold[25]
      • BPI: Platinum[15]
      • MC: Platinum[16]

      See also

      References

      1. ^ "Akon Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
      2. ^ "Akon Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
      3. ^ "Discography Akon". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      4. ^ "Akon Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
      5. ^ "Chartverfolgung / Akon / Longplay". musicline.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      6. ^ "Discography Akon". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      7. ^ "Discography Akon". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      8. ^ "Discographie Akon". Swedish Charts (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      9. ^ "Akon" (select "Charts" tab). swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      10. ^ "Akon" (select "Albums" tab). Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      11. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Trouble – Akon > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      12. ^ a b Concepcion, Mariel (November 25, 2008). "Redemption Song: Akon". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      13. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum: Akon". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
      14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      15. ^ a b c "British certifications – Akon". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 27, 2024. Type Akon in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
      16. ^ a b c "Gold/Platinum – Akon". Music Canada. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
      17. ^ "Top 40 Albums Chart: Chart #1462 (Monday 30 May 2005)". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      18. ^ "Konvicted by Akon". iTunes Store. Apple. Archived from the original on November 28, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      19. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      20. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Akon)". swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      21. ^ "2007 Certification Awards – Platinum". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on May 23, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      22. ^ "Top 40 Albums Chart: Chart #1571 (Monday 30 May 2005)". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      23. ^ "Freedom by Akon". iTunes Store. Apple. January 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      24. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (September 22, 2010). "Akon Previews 'Akonic' Album at NY Listening". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
      25. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 1, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
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      Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UpFront_Megatainment&oldid=1326678776"