Thursday, August 19, 2010
Music Video: K'naan - Take A Minute
Love what this kid represents in hip hop....
[via 1 Love T.O.]
Labels: Its a T.dot Thing, K'naan
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New Music for the World Cup: K'naan - Wavin' Flag (Black Chiney Remix)
Here's a soca-ish remix of the K'naan's repurposed theme song for the world cup by Supa Dups:
K'naan - Wavin' Flag (Black Chiney Remix) [userhsare mp3 download link]
Shout to Lo on the hook-up....
Labels: Black Chiney, K'naan, Soca/Calypso, Sports, Supa Dups
Thursday, April 29, 2010
New Remix: K’Naan - Wavin' Flag feat. Will I. Am & David Guetta
I'm not even mad at all the different versions and remixes of this song coming out. Its such a great song with such a great sentiment so I'm happy to see it finally touching all people now - this is one example of success that's truly deserved.
K’Naan - Wavin' Flag feat. Will I. Am & David Guetta [mp3 stream]
Bonus:
Chin – "Mask on My Face (DJ Khalil Remix) feat. K’Naan":
[via Metal Lungies]
Previously on The Kitchen:
K'naan and Young Canadian Artists Wave the Flag for the World Cup & Haiti.
[via 1 Love T.O.]
Labels: David Guetta, Its a T.dot Thing, K'naan, Will.i.am
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Music Video: Keane feat. K'naan - Stop For A Minute
Something a little different: K'naan rockin' with UK middle-of-the-road pop-rockers, Keane, the group that coulda been Coldplay (maybe, if their lead singer had married a Hollywood starlet, that is...). Happy for K'naan but not sure he can be their 'Jay-Z' figure even with the "Nothing To Worry About"-esque, beatastic track for him to spit (admirably enough) on. BTW: does that video kind of remind you of the artwork for that Circle Research single I posted earlier, like it does me?
Agree? Disagree? Bueller, Bueller, Bueller??
Follow - @Keaneofficial | @iamknaan
[via Marlon at Soundhustle]
Labels: Indie/Alternative Rock, Its a T.dot Thing, K'naan
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Video: K’naan – Waving Flag Live at the Pheonix Concert Hall, Toronto (Sept. 18th, 2009)
Just watch this!
Previously on The Kitchen:
K'naan and Young Canadian Artists Wave the Flag for the World Cup & Haiti.
[via TOFlo.com]
Labels: K'naan
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
K'naan and Young Canadian Artists Wave the Flag for the World Cup & Haiti
The above version was made especially to be the official theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer (in July?). MAJOR!!!
But then this new version just dropped last week as well:
"K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” is one of the standout tracks from his Troubadour album and has become something of a phenomenon thanks to its timely message of strength and solidarity. Now famed producer Bob Ezrin has brought together top Canadian performers for Young Artists for Haiti, and the group’s rendition of the song takes it to new heights. Performers include K’naan, Nikki Yanofsky, Justin Bieber, Jim Cuddy, Emily Haines, Hedley, The Arkells, Drake, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Jully Black, Sam Roberts, Kardinal Offishall, and more."
Click to BUY the "Wavin' Flag" song on iTunes HERE.
I ain't gon' front, I was semi on K'naan when I first got aware of him but this song is a fantastic feel-good anthem that deserves all the attention and success it has been getting. K'naan has really grown into his self as an artist and I only see him getting bigger from here. Dude is a great ambassador for hip hop and I see him potentially becoming a major global superstar. Yeah, I said it: believe it! Canada, STAND THE F-CK UP!!!!
[videos via elitaste / cityonmyback.com]
Labels: Drake, Its a Canada Thing, Its a T.dot Thing, K'naan, Kardinal Offishall, Sports
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Video Highlights From Manifesto 2009
Manifesto is a great multi-day, multi-event, citywide festival celebrating hip hop music & culture that went down in Toronto last month.
First clip is from Colin Munroe:
Next is K'naan:
Finally Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek):
Click HERE for more video clips from Manifesto 2009.
Bonus:
K'naan - "Flag Wavin' (Celebration Mix)" [mp3 download link: zshare | yousendit | video] <-- This is the Official Song of the 2010 World Cup - that's a HUGE look for this Toronto-based MC!!!
Online:
Manifesto - website | twitter | vimeo
[via Cityonmyback.com / Rez / Semtex]
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First clip is from Colin Munroe:
Next is K'naan:
Finally Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek):
Click HERE for more video clips from Manifesto 2009.
Bonus:
K'naan - "Flag Wavin' (Celebration Mix)" [mp3 download link: zshare | yousendit | video] <-- This is the Official Song of the 2010 World Cup - that's a HUGE look for this Toronto-based MC!!!
Online:
Manifesto - website | twitter | vimeo
[via Cityonmyback.com / Rez / Semtex]
Labels: Colin Munroe, Hi-Tek, Its a T.dot Thing, K'naan, Manifesto Festival, Reflection Eternal
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
J.Period & K'naan - The Messengers (Episode 1: Fela Kuti)
Here's the plug:
"J. Period & K'NAAN are pleased to present the first installment of "The Messengers," a tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan. Episode #1 pays tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Nigeria's eminent musical activist and arguably the most influential artist to emerge from Africa this century. Fela grew to international fame with his revolutionary, political views and innovative "Afrobeat," a musical genre he invented that combined soul, funk and African rhythms. Join J.Period K'NAAN as they pay tribute to Fela by remixing and reinventing his classic work on part 1 of "The Messengers." Guest MC's include: Zumbi (Zion I) & Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) from Sierra Leone."
Download The Messengers (Episode 1: Fela Kuti) here: direct zip file | zshare. [via J. Period]
Previously:
J. Period and K’naan – The Messengers EP, tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan on The Kitchen here.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
J. Period and K’naan – The Messengers EP, tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan
This should be fiya. K'naan is a talented dude and J. Period makes really good mixtapes.
Download it here. [zshare via Grand Good]
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Video: K'naan on the Somali Pirate Issue
[via my dude, Laron]
Bonus:
K'naan - "Somalia" [zshare stream/download mp3 link via ThatRealIsh.com]
Labels: K'naan
Monday, March 23, 2009
Video of the Afro Punk SXSW Showcase
featuring Big Boi, Janelle Monáe, K'naan, Dallas Austin, Whole Wheat Bread and The London Souls. BTW: can I just add that Janelle Monáe is about the only new act I really wanna see live in concert right now?
Previously:
Details on Afro Punk's SXSW Showcases | Afro-punk SXSW 09 Mix - By DJ Skeet Skeet
Online:
Afro Punk website
Labels: Afro-Punk, Big Boi, Blipsters, Hipsters, Janelle Monáe, K'naan, SXSW
Thursday, February 19, 2009
K'naan feat. Chubb Rock - "ABC's" Live on Jimmy Kimmel
Like Kimmel says, the The Troubador album drop Feb 24th.
Bonus:
K'naan - "The Great Depression" [Yahoo video]
Online:
K'naan - Ning site | MySpace
Labels: Chubb Rock, K'naan
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Giant Step and Steve Madden Present K'NAAN
Friday, February 06, 2009
New video: K'naan - "Dreamer"
Monday, January 26, 2009
New video: K'naan - "ABC's" feat. Chubb Rock
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....
Labels: Chubb Rock, K'naan
