boogieb: deigo turned me on to this guy, and this track is pretty dapp. reminds me of some K-Os type stuff. this track is also featured on the Madden NFL '09 video game.
"K'NAAN will be making his US television debut on the BET Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, October 23rd at 8PM. K'NAAN uses his unique voice and authentic style to bring an enormous dose of realness and urgency to the hip-hop world. The audience will see this first hand as he free-styles alongside hip-hop powerhouses Q-Tip and Bun-B.
K'NAAN has made a powerful mark on the music world with his breakthrough debut, and has now returned with his sophomore album, Troubadour, to be released in January 2009 via A&M/Octone Records. Featuring special guests Damian Marley, Mos Def, Vernon Reid, Adam Levine & James Valentine of Maroon 5 and Chubb Rock, who is featured on the first single, ABC's. With classic beats, novel instrumentation and innovative rhymes, K'NAAN carves a new path filled with eloquent and thought-provoking lyrics in the tradition of great folk singers and protest songs."
K'NAAN has made a powerful mark on the music world with his breakthrough debut, and has now returned with his sophomore album, Troubadour, to be released in January 2009 via A&M/Octone Records. Featuring special guests Damian Marley, Mos Def, Vernon Reid, Adam Levine & James Valentine of Maroon 5 and Chubb Rock, who is featured on the first single, ABC's. With classic beats, novel instrumentation and innovative rhymes, K'NAAN carves a new path filled with eloquent and thought-provoking lyrics in the tradition of great folk singers and protest songs."
Birth name: K'naan Warsame
Born: 1978
Origin: Mogadishu, Somalia
Genre(s): Hip hop, rap, world music
Occupation(s): Musician, poet, rapper
Instrument(s): Guitar, percussion, vocals
Years active: 2001–present
Label(s): A&M/Octone, BMG, Wrasse, Interdependent
Associated acts: Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Damian Marley, Dead Prez
Website: www.thedustyfoot.com
(via wikipedia/cornerstonepromotions)
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