courtesy of the Senegalese-born R&B and hip-hop singer Akon, who built his latest hit, "Lonely" (iTunes download), around a sample of Vinton singing one of his biggest hits, "Mr. Lonely." ...

Akon has spoken candidly about his ... In the track, there is a subtle nod to his Lonely hit in the first verse, with the lyrics, ‘If I take the blame, put it all on me. I just pray that I ...