Freedom
by Akon
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Boston Globe
    80
    This tuneful, seemingly effortless set of sun-kissed pop reminds you why he's in so much demand.
  2. The New York Times
    70
    Whatever the reason, Freedom forgoes almost any signifiers that might pigeonhole him.
  3. Billboard
    70
    While 'Troublemaker' and 'Holla Holla' each sound a lot like prior Akon songs (the former like Kardinal Offishall's 'Dangerous,' the latter like '07's Akon/T-Pain pairing 'Bartender'), ultimately they're highlights for that very reason.
  5. Dot Music
    70
    Despite a preponderance of uptempo songs that puts Freedom in similar territory to Ne-Yo, the record is still very recognisably Akon.
  6. Hartford Courant
    70
    Akon's undeniable gift for hooks makes this an easy listen, and the ex-con posturing isn't missed.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 8 out of 44
  1. Bronson
    Apr 27, 2014
    5
    I have always been a fan of Akon. I think "Konvicted" was one of the best albums of 2006. "Freedom" however took a couple of steps back forI have always been a fan of Akon. I think "Konvicted" was one of the best albums of 2006. "Freedom" however took a couple of steps back for me. There are some decent songs on here like "I'm So Paid" and "Right Now" but for every decent song there's a crappy one like "Holla Holla" and "Over the Edge". Okay album but could have been alot better.… Full Review »
  2. TheWalrus2000
    Mar 7, 2013
    5
    It has nice soundsbut Akon misses the point in the creation of most of these songs.
  3. Flapjack
    Oct 22, 2010
    8
    Yikes! Akon was always good, but this album is pretty awesome even for him. Almost every song is well writen and runs to a catchy tune. KeepYikes! Akon was always good, but this album is pretty awesome even for him. Almost every song is well writen and runs to a catchy tune. Keep it up, Kon!… Full Review »
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