Ak'Sent facts for kids

Krystle Kantrece Johnson (born May 29, 1987), known by her stage name Ak'Sent, is an American rapper, dancer, and actress from Los Angeles, California. She is known for her unique style of hip hop music, which she calls "street poetry."

A Rapper's Journey Begins

Ak'Sent had a challenging childhood. Her father, Charles Johnson, was an aspiring rapper who passed away when she was only four years old. Because her mother, Magali Padilla, had trouble supporting her alone, Ak'Sent went to live with her grandparents in South Central, Los Angeles.

Growing up, Ak'Sent learned more about her father's dream of being a hip hop artist. She decided she wanted to continue his legacy. Even though rap music was not allowed in her grandparents' home, she was determined to follow her passion.

Getting a Record Deal

Ak'Sent started her career by joining R&B girl groups and training as a dancer with the famous Debbie Allen. Her hard work paid off. At just 16 years old, she performed at a showcase and was signed by Capitol Records.

At Capitol, she worked with the production team The Jugganauts. She was excited by their Caribbean-style beats and began writing dancehall-style songs. One of these songs was "Zingy," which featured the famous artist Beenie Man, whom Ak'Sent was a big fan of.

Ak'Sent wants her music to be positive. She avoids making violence seem cool and focuses on telling stories through her lyrics.

Music and Albums

Ak'Sent has released two studio albums and is currently working on new music. Her songs often mix hip hop with R&B and dancehall sounds.

International (2006)

Her first album, International, was released on September 26, 2006. It included the hit single "Zingy" and a song called "My Life," which was a tribute to her father. The album was also released in Japan in 2007 with a bonus track.

Gem-In-I (2008)

Ak'Sent's second album, Gem-In-I, was released only in Japan on July 16, 2008. This album featured songs like "Stronger" and "Losing Control."

Singles and Music Videos

Singles

• "Zingy" featuring Beenie Man was released on March 7, 2006.
• "Losing Control"

Music Videos

Appearances in Movies and Games

Ak'Sent's music and talent have been featured in movies, TV shows, and even video games.

• Movies: She co-wrote and performed the song "This One" for the movie Coach Carter. She also had a role in the 2009 movie Fame and performed the song "This Is My Life" for its soundtrack.
• Music Collaborations: Ak'Sent was featured on the song "Boyhunter" by Canadian singer Skye Sweetnam. She also appeared on the song "Clap ta This" by singer Paula DeAnda.
• Video Games: Her song "Bounce" was on the soundtrack for the game NBA Street V3, and her song "Pick Up" was featured in Thrillville.