Studio Album · No. 4
El Negreeto Songwriting Credits by Akon
Produced by Maffio, Akon, IAmChino, Jimmy Joker, Mau y Ricky, Jon Leone, Camilo Echeverry, Matthew Weiss
Akonik
ReggaetonBachataMerengue
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Akon carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by Akon
0 tracksoutside writers
Akon's roles on this album
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer13%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
8
Tracks
24
Lyricists
8
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight
El Negreeto is Akon's first Spanish-language album, a deliberate pivot into Latin music built on reggaeton, bachata, and merengue. He co-writes and co-produces with Latin collaborators such as IAmChino, Maffio, and Camilo, and stacks the guest list with Becky G, Pitbull, and Farruko. It is a short, feature-driven crossover rather than a deeply personal record.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Te Quiero Amar
|
Aliaune ThiamArmando C. PérezCarlos MendozaDaniel SantacruzYulien Oviedo | Aliaune ThiamArmando C. PérezCarlos MendozaDaniel SantacruzYulien Oviedo | Maffio | AkonPitbull |
| 2 |
Báilame Lento
|
Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaJimmy Paul ThornfeldtJorge GomezJose GarciaYulien Oviedo | Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaJimmy Paul ThornfeldtJorge GomezJose GarciaYulien Oviedo | IAmChinoJimmy JokerMaffio | Akon |
| 3 |
Cómo No
|
Aliaune ThiamRebbeca GomezMauricio MontanerRicky MontanerJon LeoneCamilo EcheverryCarlos Mendoza | Aliaune ThiamRebbeca GomezMauricio MontanerRicky MontanerJon LeoneCamilo EcheverryCarlos Mendoza | Mau y RickyJon LeoneCamilo EcheverryMaffio | AkonBecky G |
| 4 |
Boom, Boom
|
Alejandra AlbertiAliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaErika EnderKarloff GaitanLarissa Machado | Alejandra AlbertiAliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaErika EnderKarloff GaitanLarissa Machado | AkonMaffio | AkonAnitta |
| 5 |
Dile
|
Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaMilton RestituyoRichard Pena | Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaMilton RestituyoRichard Pena | MaffioMatthew Weiss | Akon |
| 6 |
Innocente
|
Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaMiguel Duran Jr.Pedro Polanco | Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaMiguel Duran Jr.Pedro Polanco | Maffio | Akon |
| 7 |
Sólo Tú
|
Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaCarlos Rosado | Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaCarlos Rosado | Matthew WeissMaffio | AkonFarruko |
| 8 |
Baila Conmigo
|
Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaIsreal PalmaYonathan Then | Aliaune ThiamCarlos MendozaIsreal PalmaYonathan Then | Maffio | Akon |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 34 contributors
AT
Aliaune Thiam
Writer
CM
Carlos Mendoza
Writer
YO
Yulien Oviedo
Writer
CE
Camilo Echeverry
Writer · Producer
JL
Jon Leone
Writer · Producer
AA
Alejandra Alberti
Writer
AC
Armando C. Pérez
Writer
CR
Carlos Rosado
Writer
DS
Daniel Santacruz
Writer
EE
Erika Ender
Writer
IP
Isreal Palma
Writer
JP
Jimmy Paul Thornfeldt
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions El Negreeto
Is El Negreeto by Akon a Spanish-language album?
Yes. El Negreeto is Akon's first Spanish-language album, mixing Spanish and English. It pivots him into Latin styles like reggaeton, bachata, and merengue.
Who is featured on El Negreeto by Akon?
Guests include Becky G on "Como No," Pitbull on "Te Quiero Amar," and Farruko on "Solo Tu." The album is heavily collaboration-driven.
Did Akon write and produce El Negreeto?
Akon co-wrote and co-produced the album with Latin collaborators such as IAmChino, Maffio, and Camilo Echeverry. It marked his crossover into the Latin market.
When was El Negreeto by Akon released?
El Negreeto was released on October 4, 2019, through Akonik and BMG. It was his first Spanish-language studio album.
What genre is El Negreeto by Akon?
El Negreeto is a Latin album spanning reggaeton, bachata, and merengue. At about 28 minutes it is a short, focused crossover release.
Who wrote Como No by Akon?
"Como No" was co-written by Akon with the song's collaborators and features Becky G. It served as the lead single from El Negreeto.