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Akon's aspiration to create music eventually led him to write tracks and perform at local venues. His big break came in the mid-'90s when he was involved with the Fugees and their game-changing album The Score. Despite initial setbacks, including the commercial failure of his debut single, his fortunes changed with his time in prison, which inspired the hit song Locked Up. Released under Upfront Records, his breakthrough album Trouble quickly went platinum, launching Akon into superstardom.