Akon To Produce Alexandra

Another super producer set to get ‘so paid’ from X Factor winner Alexandra Burke

16:47, Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Akon, super producer and international rapper has signed up to help produce Alexandra Burke’s debut album.

Only yesterday it was reported that Miss Burke would also be working alongside none other than N*E*R*D and The Neptunes front man Pharrell Williams.

Akon has already worked with Leona Lewis and told tabloid newspaper The Daily Star: "I've had calls to work with Alex and I'm going to do it. I love the X Factor and I love helping to break new artists."

The newspaper claims that Alexandra is over the moon about working with Skateboard P "She can't believe her luck. She's a massive fan and thinks Pharrell will help her distance herself from Leona (Lewis) comparisons.”

With Pharrell onboard as well, the record label are basically making sure that Burke’s debut album is an international hit.

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