I am so proud of him. I hope he shows this generation some talent. Because frankly, today's music just doesn't have it. Since the big boys of Sony's aren't there to blockade him(i.e. Tony Mottola), I think this time he has a real big chance! Let's just hope Akon isn't over-hyping the whole ordeal!
[Update:Unfortunately, Akon did over-spill the beans. He was nowhere to be found(not even on his Thrillicious-Sobe Life commercial)].