Djibril Gibson Kagni facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Djibril Gibson Kagni
Kagni at a 2014 recording session
Background information
Birth name	Djibril Gibson Kagni
Born	(1977-10-13) October 13, 1977 (age 47) Dakar, Senegal
Genres	house hip hop Pop R&B
Occupation(s)	Record producer, songwriter
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Konvict Muzik Universal Music Group G production
Associated acts	Akon Timati Hardwell Snoop Dogg Busta Rhymes Shontelle Forever (group) The Game (rapper) Sean Combs Ja Rule Wynter Gordon Eve (rapper)

Djibril Gibson Kagni (born October 13, 1977) is a talented record producer and songwriter. A record producer helps artists create their music. A songwriter writes the words and melodies for songs.

Gibson's first big production work was in 2004. He worked on the album Trouble for the American rapper Akon. In 2007, Gibson started working with the Russian artist Timati. Timati was already famous in Russia. But Gibson helped him become known around the world. Together, they created the hit song "Welcome to St. Tropez".

Early Life and Music Start

Gibson went to Howard University for his education. After college, he decided to join his cousin, Akon. Akon had his own music label called Konvict Muzik. Gibson became an important part of this team.

Working with Akon

Gibson worked closely with Akon from the very beginning of Akon's music career. This started in 2004. He was a key member of the Konvict Muzik label.

Konvicted Album Success

Gibson also helped create Akon's album Konvicted. This album was a huge success. It helped Akon become even more famous.

Freedom Album Production

Gibson worked on Akon's album Freedom in 2008. He started producing songs for it in May 2008. The album was finished later that year. It was released online in December 2008. Then it came out in stores a day later. The album sold over 110,000 copies in its first week. It reached number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. This chart lists the most popular albums in the United States.

Gibson's Work with Timati

Djibril Gibson Kagni has produced many studio albums for the artist Timati. Here are some of them:

• The Boss (2009)
• SWAGG (2012)
• 13 (2013)
• Audiokapsula (2014)
• Olimp (2016)

Images for kids

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  Kagni at a 2014 recording session