It's official, the line-up for this year's Coachella festival has been posted. And no, David Bowie isn't bringing back Ziggy Stardust, despite all the rumors floating around the internet. Coachella will again be taking place at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA and the dates have been confirmed for April 17, 18 and 19. With the economy finding its way deeper into the shit, Paul Tollett (festival founder) announced another plan to bring in the masses. Tickets can be purchased via layaway plans with two methods of payment. Instead of dropping the full [...]
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K'naan is an artist I've always seen float around the blogosphere, but for some reason I never explored or gave an honest listen to. However I ran across this freestyle earlier today, and its real dope, conscious, poetic & has an global flavor.. he's been added to the 2009 Coachella line-up as well... This is a Hip Hop artist who now demands attention. Related posts: Mos Def - A Millie (Freestyle) Video [...]
Before last year, I didn't know who K'Naan was. I was missing out. PigeonsandPlanes
Go pickup that 'Troubador' album.
Go pickup that 'Troubador' album.
In the case you haven't been watching BET or reading any popular mags, we'd like to introduce to you K'Naan , one of the illest hip hop artists and I mean real hip hop, you know the kind that has real dope beats and conscious lyrics. K'naan is from the war torn streets of Somalia and his poetics definitely speak on it. He's come a long way and still has lots of room to grow. K'Naan grabs samples and traditional to contemporary live instrumentation to make his unique sound. On his sophomore album, Troubadour [...]
Dude reminds me of K-os a bit. I don't love his music too tough but this is posted on the strength of a solid cameo from the mighty & long-lost (?) Chubb Rock . Track is from his album, Troubador in stores February 24th. Tomorrow: all R&B/Soul music-related posts - just to change things up a bit....
Latest video from Somalian born K'Naan's upcoming album Troubadour . I hadn't heard of K'Naan until last year, and since then I haven't heard one K'Naan song that I haven't liked. He's a great artist, and his songs go beyond any one genre, so check him out. PigeonsandPlanes
Don't sleep on Somalia' dopest MC... Troubador in stores February 24th 2009.
This is sooo dope to me.... On the other side is the Hip-Hop Official Interview with K'NAAN...Dude recorded his new album 'Troubador', coming out Feb 24th, @ Bob Marley's house...Very interesting interview mos def check that out! K'NAAN influenced by RAKIM? I can see it... Recorded in Tuff Gong Studio's @ Bob's House...
Its always interesting to see Hip Hop on an International Scale. Somalian rapper K'Naan grew up in the rough areas of Somalia before moving to Canada. Somalia is one of the worlds most poverty stricken areas full of political corruption and unfortunate oppression. K'Naan paints a picture of life in Somalia for the Westerner. If you are unaware or conscious, K'Naan offers a passionate perspective to look out for in 09. Troubadour will be his next Album with features from Mos Def and Damian Marley . For more information, there is a great [...]
Somali Rapper K'Naan came into the game in a large way in 2006 with his album The Dusty Foot Philosopher . After a small break, he is set to release his new album Troubadour this month. His song Somalia uses a children's choir and a poppy hook to compare life in the African nation and the violent tendencies of the country's gangsters to things happening in America. He will be stopping by the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on Feb. 11. MP3: K'Naan [...]
K'NAAN is that real......
Filed under: Around the World Spinner.com : Some artists' stories overshadow their art. K'naan Warsame knows that some may think that's the case with him. He doesn't care. "It is a compelling story," agrees the artist, known professionally as simply K'naan. "The story does have a lot to do... Read more
Who cares for lists when there is a war going on? Still, have to stay on topic. Here's The Mood Indicators top 10 mp's of 2008. Shalom, Salaam Maleikum! Peace to all. 10. K'naan - Somalia 09. M83 - Kim and Jessy 08. Fleet foxes - White Winter hymnal 08. Herbert Gronemeyer - Ich Versteh 07. Jem - You will make it 06. Calexico - Victor Jara's hands 05. Mariza - Rosa branca 04. Kings of Leon -
Born in Somalia, K'naan has made a name for himself in Canada and abroad with his unique brand of rap and hip-hop. Since moving to Toronto some time ago, he has released The Dusty Foot Philosopher in 2005 for which he nabbed a 2006 Juno Award from Rap Recording of the Year. He has been working on his 2009 sophomore album Troubadour. He has also worked with artists such as Nelly Furtado, Mos Def, The Roots, and Damian Marley. Through his lyrics he addresses the struggle to survive in his native Somalia and brings [...]
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