*Akon's Konvict Muzik, home to artists T-Pain and Kardinal Offishall, has gone international with the March launch of a new office in London, reports AllHipHop.com.
“We will be scanning Europe and Africa for the next mega superstars,” says Melvin Brown, CEO and co-owner of Konvict Muzik. "When Akon and I partnered and created Konvict Muzik, we agreed that we would have the hottest artists on our roster. I have concentrated on diversifying the artist roster and creating an international presence. I personally look for unique artists.”
Brown confirmed the signing of two new international groups: the Reggae/R&B/Hip-Hop trio American Yard and Dutch boy band GLOWB, according to Allhiphop.com. Rounding out Konvict’s current roster are R&B singer Ray L, Pop/R&B act Colby O, and Atlanta rapper Dolla, who all working on their debut albums, due out this year.
Meanwhile, Akon is also planning to follow-up his multi-platinum sophomore release "Konvicted" with a new album due in the spring.