Akira the Don

Pop music, Musical Artist

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Who is Akira the Don?

Akira The Don is an independent British musician. Born in West Bromwich and raised in North Wales, in recent years he has lived in Hackney, East London.

His music and production traverses the boundaries between Pop, Hip-Hop, Indie and Dance. He lists influences including Ice Cube, Billy Bragg, Morrissey, Michael Bolton, Gary Glitter and the Wu Tang Clan. His debut album When We Were Young was produced by Danny Saber, James Brown and Emile.

In May 2011, he released his second LP, The Life Equation. The album is co-produced with Stephen Hague and features collaborations with Gruff Rhys and Envy. A collaborative mixtape between Akira and Gonzales is currently in the works.

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on July 23, 2013

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