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. 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.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    This tuneful, seemingly effortless set of sun-kissed pop reminds you why he's in so much demand.
  3. 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.
  5. Hartford Courant
    70
    Akon's undeniable gift for hooks makes this an easy listen, and the ex-con posturing isn't missed.
  6. The New York Times
    70
    Whatever the reason, Freedom forgoes almost any signifiers that might pigeonhole him.

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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