Super Combo Post: K’naan

Yes, I’m excited about this…I’ve been thinking of new artists, new segments and I’ve profiled artists, from Europe, North America and Australia but not the continent of Africa. I am very much a Pan-Africanist(if I can use that term in 21st century) but I wanted to take it to the continent. I call this the Super combo post because it’s an International hip hop post, ‘If ya don’t know, now ya know’(haven’t done that in a while) and a Politican’ post.

I first heard of K’naan through my FAVORITE video channel VH1 Soul…wooooo back in ‘05′ /’06′ when I saw the video ‘Soobax’ off his first album ‘Dusty foot philosopher’. First thought was ‘who is this! and where is this!’ I would later learn this Somolian to the core now living in Canada MC is a serious artist with a lot to say. In my opinion he’s reppin’ Somolia to the fullest and right now putting the continent of Africa on his back.  I’m gonna hit yall with several videos because this guy deserves a lot of shine.

CNN International: Inside Africa clip of K’naan speaking about Obama/hip hop and further in the clip Africa’s take on President Obama.

 

DJ ENUFF Alist Radio Freestyle props to okayplayer

K’naan EPK(peep youtube for part 2/3 sorry it’s a lot to post lol)

K’naan-ABC’s-featuring Chubb Rock!!(are you kidding me)

K’naan-Soobax

 

His new Album’ Troubador’ drops February 24th! I will definitely buy it and I hope you all do as well.