UpFront Records is a record label owned and founded by DeVyne Stephens.

Stephens discovered Senegalese R&B singer Akon and signed him to his UpFront Records. Akon went on to sell over a million copies of his 2004 debut, "Trouble," and score hit singles like "Locked Up" and "Lonely."

UpFront Records' roster includes Akon, R&B quartet Red Dirt, and the rap group FA.

Discography

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
USUS R&BAUSCANGERIRLNZSWESWIUK
TroubleReleased: June 29, 2004 (US) Labels: UpFront, SRC, Universal Formats: LP, CD, digital download18312243249311US: 1,600,000RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Gold BPI: 2× Platinum MC: Gold RMNZ: 2× Platinum
KonvictedReleased: November 14, 2006 (US) Labels: Konvict, UpFront, SRC, Universal Motown Formats: LP, CD, digital download2216475101412316US: 2,800,000RIAA: 6× Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum IFPI SWI: Gold IRMA: Platinum MC: 2× Platinum RMNZ: 2× Platinum
FreedomReleased: December 2, 2008 (US) Labels: Konvict, UpFront, SRC, Universal Motown Formats: LP, CD, digital download73204821029226US: 770,000ARIA: Gold BPI: Platinum MC: Platinum

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