Above is one of three fan-made videos for K’naan’s unreleased track “Waiting Is A Drug”(the rest can be viewed here). For Record Store Day tomorrow, he will also be giving away a free limited edition 7″ at participating independent stores. The 7″ will include “Waiting Is A Drug” and K’naan’s cover of Bob Dylan‘s “With God On Our Side”, which [...]
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K’naan – “Waiting Is A Drug” + Bob Dylan Cover
Posted: April 20, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Video1
K’naan ft. Nas – “Nothing To Lose”
Posted: January 19, 2012 by treylord in Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nas, VideoK’naan is readying the digital More Beautiful Than Silence EP, a follow-up release to his 2010 World Cup anthem “Wavin’ Flag.” K’naan called on some good company for the new batch of tunes, with both Nas and Nelly Furtado making appearances on separate songs on the EP. Watch a clip for the Nasir-featuring cut “Nothing To Lose,” where K’naan raps rocks, chucks and [...]
One of my favorite K’naan tracks.
This song’s been around for a bit, and was his last album Troubador, but has a great new video. K’naan will be at the 930 club in DC Sunday night. He’s amazing in concert. And for some nostalgia…….
K’Naan – Vanity Fair: Lifting the World Cup with “Wavin’ Flag”
Posted: July 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Uncategorized, Vanity Fair, World CupTags: Hip Hop
The World Cup is over. Spain the champ, but we all won. Article K’naan wrote in Vanity Fair about how he put together “Wavin’ Flag.” When songwriters are confronted with the obesely unimaginative question regarding the favoring of their own songs, they’ll often claim that it’s hard to choose—that being a songwriter is much like [...]
K'Naan – Vanity Fair: Lifting the World Cup with “Wavin’ Flag”
Posted: July 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Uncategorized, Vanity Fair, World CupTags: Hip Hop
The World Cup is over. Spain the champ, but we all won. Article K’naan wrote in Vanity Fair about how he put together “Wavin’ Flag.” When songwriters are confronted with the obesely unimaginative question regarding the favoring of their own songs, they’ll often claim that it’s hard to choose—that being a songwriter is much like [...]
Daily Throwback: K'Naan "Strugglin'"
Posted: June 2, 2010 by treylord in Daily Throwback, K'Naan, UncategorizedLooking forward to seeing the Dusty Foot Philosopher performing at the World Cup opening ceremonies next week. I start out, just to vibe out, I ain’t about to bow out, I’m more gangsta than you are but I ain’t about the raw raw, my season will come, it has to, honestly I feel like I’m [...]
Daily Throwback: K’Naan “Strugglin’”
Posted: June 2, 2010 by treylord in Daily Throwback, K'Naan, UncategorizedLooking forward to seeing the Dusty Foot Philosopher performing at the World Cup opening ceremonies next week. I start out, just to vibe out, I ain’t about to bow out, I’m more gangsta than you are but I ain’t about the raw raw, my season will come, it has to, honestly I feel like I’m [...]
Nas & Damian Marley "Africa Must Wake Up" feat. K'Naan
Posted: April 27, 2010 by treylord in Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Downloads, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nas, Reggae, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
Here’s yet another song off the Nas & Damian Marley, Distant Relatives album. We’ve heard portions of this one in their EPK, here is “Africa Must Wake Up” featuring K’Naan. This song is deep. I’m not surprised though, considering it’s Nas, Jr. Gong, and K’Naan. Distant Relatives will be in stores May 18th. Download: Nas [...]
Nas & Damian Marley “Africa Must Wake Up” feat. K’Naan
Posted: April 27, 2010 by treylord in Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Downloads, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nas, Reggae, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
Here’s yet another song off the Nas & Damian Marley, Distant Relatives album. We’ve heard portions of this one in their EPK, here is “Africa Must Wake Up” featuring K’Naan. This song is deep. I’m not surprised though, considering it’s Nas, Jr. Gong, and K’Naan. Distant Relatives will be in stores May 18th. Download: Nas [...]
Nas + Damian Marley live at K'naan/Wale NYC concert
Posted: April 1, 2010 by treylord in Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, DMV, Hip Hop, John Forte, K'Naan, Live, Nas, Tabi Bonney, Uncategorized, WaleTags: Hip Hop
Last night was the kick-off of K’naan and Wale’s tour at Irving Plaza in NYC. As you’d expect K’naan was definitely the highlight of the night. Last night he owned the headlining spot (Wale and K’naan will flip-flop as headliners throughout this tour). In addition to these two Emcees, the tour includes DC native Tabi [...]
Nas + Damian Marley live at K’naan/Wale NYC concert
Posted: April 1, 2010 by treylord in Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, DMV, Hip Hop, John Forte, K'Naan, Live, Nas, Tabi Bonney, Uncategorized, WaleTags: Hip Hop
Last night was the kick-off of K’naan and Wale’s tour at Irving Plaza in NYC. As you’d expect K’naan was definitely the highlight of the night. Last night he owned the headlining spot (Wale and K’naan will flip-flop as headliners throughout this tour). In addition to these two Emcees, the tour includes DC native Tabi [...]
K'Naan "Wavin' Flag (The Celebration Mix)"
Posted: March 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nabil, Uncategorized, World CupTags: Hip Hop
We’ve tried to post a this a few times but it was problematic without the official video. But here it is – the new mix on K’Naan’s Troubadour track, “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix).” It was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. Seeing as the World Cup (hosted by [...]
K’Naan “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix)”
Posted: March 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nabil, Uncategorized, World CupTags: Hip Hop
We’ve tried to post a this a few times but it was problematic without the official video. But here it is – the new mix on K’Naan’s Troubadour track, “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix).” It was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. Seeing as the World Cup (hosted by [...]
Best video of 2009: K'Naan "T.I.A."
Posted: February 19, 2010 by treylord in Hip Hop, K'Naan, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Nabil, Uncategorized, VideoTags: Hip Hop
Hands down, this Nabil directed video is by far the best video of 2009. The song alone is a gem lyrically, stylistically, and can be played in the club. It’s an anthem. It shows up traditional rappers, and speaks across nations. The video is artistic, visually stimulating, and it in a class of its own. [...]
Best video of 2009: K’Naan “T.I.A.”
Posted: February 19, 2010 by treylord in Hip Hop, K'Naan, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Nabil, Uncategorized, VideoTags: Hip Hop
Hands down, this Nabil directed video is by far the best video of 2009. The song alone is a gem lyrically, stylistically, and can be played in the club. It’s an anthem. It shows up traditional rappers, and speaks across nations. The video is artistic, visually stimulating, and it in a class of its own. [...]
WALE, K'NAAN, AND JOHN FORTE PERFORMING IN B'MORE, APRIL 3rd!
Posted: February 17, 2010 by treylord in Hip Hop, John Forte, K'Naan, Live, Uncategorized, WaleTags: Hip Hop
This is an epic line-up. Wale…………K’Naan…………John Forte……….. We’ve posted on them. We’ve followed their careers. We’ve seen them perform. I’ve even met Forte (went to the same high school). Rams Head’s Description: Wale with K’Naan. Wale with K’Naan. This is an intensely conscious and calculated bill from two rappers running the forefront right now. Be [...]
WALE, K’NAAN, AND JOHN FORTE PERFORMING IN B’MORE, APRIL 3rd!
Posted: February 17, 2010 by treylord in Hip Hop, John Forte, K'Naan, Live, Uncategorized, WaleTags: Hip Hop
This is an epic line-up. Wale…………K’Naan…………John Forte……….. We’ve posted on them. We’ve followed their careers. We’ve seen them perform. I’ve even met Forte (went to the same high school). Rams Head’s Description: Wale with K’Naan. Wale with K’Naan. This is an intensely conscious and calculated bill from two rappers running the forefront right now. Be [...]
Economist: Let my people stay – Why the World Cup’s Somali singalong rapper is proud of his kinsmen
Posted: January 10, 2010 by treylord in Economist, K'Naan, Somalia, World CupEconomist: THE latest African voice to resonate across the world belongs to a 31-year-old Somali singer known simply as K’naan. His hip-hop number, “Waivin’ Flag,” is poised to bring him global stardom, because it has been chosen by Coca-Cola, a sponsor of the coming football World Cup in South Africa, as the tournament’s anthem. It [...]
K’Naan – Wavin’ Flag: The Celebration Mix
Posted: October 2, 2009 by treylord in Africa, K'Naan, Video, World CupK’Naan Wavin’ Flag – World Cup 2010 from Natalie Sasser on Vimeo. You may remember the song “Wavin’ Flag” from K’Naan’s last LP, Troubadour. K gave the song a new mix, as it was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. So you can expect to hear plenty of this [...]
