KonLive

KonLive, also known as KonLive Distribution, is a record label and distribution imprint founded in 2007 by musician Akon (Aliaune Thiam). The imprint was created to develop and release music from Akon and artists affiliated with his broader music ventures, providing distribution support through major networks.

In its operations, KonLive functioned as both a label and a distribution arm, leveraging partnerships with larger label infrastructures to bring music to markets in the United States and internationally. The focus was on urban genres, particularly hip-hop and R&B, with an emphasis on talent development and collaboration across cross-cultural lines.

The imprint contributed to Akon’s broader strategy of building a diversified music business that combined artistry, management, and distribution. Projects released under KonLive reflected the label’s aim to nurture emerging artists while coordinating with established distribution channels to reach a wide audience.

Legacy and significance are often described in the context of artist-founded distribution approaches during the late 2000s, a period characterized by rapid changes in how music was marketed and distributed. KonLive is cited as an example of how independent-leaning labels sought to harness major-label networks to expand reach and sustain artist development during the digital transition.

See also: Akon, KonLive Music, music distribution.