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Managed to check out Akon's exclusive 1Xtra session, recorded on Friday 22nd July 2007 for Trevor Nelson's summer residency at 1Xtra at the legendary Maida Vale studios. It was my first time meeting Akon - he's a real cool dude, seems really down to earth even though he's one of the biggest artists in Black music at the moment. Trevor interviewed him first and then came the session which was really on point - just Akon with a paired down band DJ, drummer and bassist and a small invitation only crowd of about 15 people! At the end of the session, we expected him to walk off to his dressing room but instead, he took questions from his fans and posed for pictures with everyone! The only downside was that he seemed to take a shine to MissisJam...

Managed to ask him what the deal was with him and Sway - to hear his response, listen again to my Friday night show last week. While you're at it, click the photo above to check out my behind the scenes pictures taken at the session or click here to watch exclusive video and listen to the entire session.