The Senegal-American hip hop and R&B artist, Akon has once again taken great strides to empower Africa. Since 2007 Akon has participated in events like Peace one day and worked with organizations like the Konfidence foundation to focus on empowering the citizens of Africa psychologically, socially, and economically. After working with these organizations Akon is dedicating his time  to his organization Akon lighting Africa (ALA), his efforts are to empower the continent through power itself... solar panels that is. 

The Club Viva Tour release party lit up Rumbo Studio’s in Canoga Park with the launch of Viva Doll’s new single “Boom Boom,” to a sold-out crowd at the studio built by Daryl Dragon of “Captain & Tennille,” a famous duo from the 70’s era. A star-studded red carpet with at least eight different acts left attendees magnetized.

In this edition of the Musicthatpays magazine we go with the EZ Way team as they go to several Hollywood events. We also touch on the #Bridgethegap campaign and explain more about it and why it is such and important cause to support. To get your copy of the magazine click HERE and you can receive a free digital version.

Check out this video to find out how you can win a chance to come out to one of our high profiled events happening in our January tour. Click HERE for the video

Entertainment and Music have always been a way to not only relate but also to give a voice to the people. We want to encourage that voice of education and solution, honoring those who have fallen victim to these recent tragedies. In Charleston as well as all around the globe we see violence, and in light of our recent campaigns for the #Bridgethegap tour we will be helping to focus on individuals and organizations that are dedicated to helping to make that change in the world.

Paying tribute to one of the icons of the blues industry.