Akon

In recent days, both Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan have thrown their support behind casting the first black Bond. These statements have come hot on the heels of Barack Obama being elected the first African American President of the United States of America. Well, now rapper Akon has tossed his hat into the ring, stating that he would love the chance to be the next Bond.

According to The Hindu, Akon is quoted as saying “my ideal Bond girl would be Nicole. I think she’d be perfect. Lewis wouldn’t mind if I borrowed her for a minute. He seems like a pretty secure guy. He’s handsome and a world champion. I don’t think he’d be worried”.

The report goes on to say, “Akon is even making plans to fund his own Bond venture if the present producers refuse to sign him. He said, “a lot of people don’t know that I’m heavily trained in martial arts. And when it comes to cars - that’s my thing. I was raised on cars. I could do acting. It would probably take me six months to a year of training to make sure I’d get the role. I could handle that role, no problem. If I don’t ever get the opportunity then I’m gonna shoot my own”

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The Best of Bond

Universal Exports has the details of an exciting new Bond theme music compilation CD by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The album, which is set for release on October 27, 2008, celebrates the iconic theme music and classic songs of numerous James Bond films, including Goldfinger, Licence to Kill, From Russia With Love and Tomorrow Never Dies. The album contains tracks spanning 45 years of the ultimate James Bond films, from Dr No in 1962 to Casino Royale in 2007.

Track Listing:

1. The James Bond Theme from Dr No (1962) - 2.40

2. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - 2.41

3. Thunderball (1965) - 2.31

4. Goldfinger (1964) - 2.44

5. Dawn Raid On Fort Knox from Goldfinger (1964) - 3.34

6. A View To A Kill (1985) - 3.23

7. The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) - 2.31

8. Nobody Does It Better from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) - 3.31

9. From Russia With Love (1963) - 2.46

10. Licence To Kill (1989) - 5.38

11. For Your Eyes Only (1981) - 3.13

12. The Journey To Atlantis from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) - 5.06

13. Live And Let Die (1973) - 2.50

14. You Only Live Twice (1967) - 2.46

15. You Know My Name from Casino Royale (2006) - 3.40

16. Surrender from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) - 2.59

Total Running Time: 52.39

Recorded at: Angel Studios, Islington, London on 15th and 16th July 2008.

CD Price: £8

The CD is currently available for preorder directly from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra