While I was wandering aimlessly on the internet because sc2 is down, I found this awesome musician called K'Naan. I ran into his video first because of the 2010 world cup anthem, "Waving Flag".

Heres the original version and some other songs of his:

I don't know why but this guy's music stands out to me. Perhaps because it seems to have more meaning than standard hiphop/rap these days. Anyways, enjoy.

calgar

United States1277 Posts

June 08 2010 05:37 GMT

Its good stuff I really like the upbeat tunes.

JIJIyO

Canada1957 Posts

June 08 2010 05:38 GMT

Good Canadian music is the shit. If you like K'Naan, you might also like k-os. Too many people relate Canadian artists with Bieber and Drake nowadays. Even though Drake is ok, he overshadows too many other artists. You picked like two of my favourite K'naan songs as well. Good job =]

tree.hugger

Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts

June 08 2010 05:42 GMT

K'naan is absolutely amazing. So glad his World Cup gig is getting him the publicity he deserves, even if it means I'll have to pay more to see him next time.

Picture

Canada75 Posts

June 08 2010 05:46 GMT

If you like what you are hearing, listen to his first album. (seriously)

TryThis

Canada1522 Posts

June 08 2010 05:56 GMT

he's been getting alot of hype lately, and as a result working with major artists...see vid above

Chill

Calgary25990 Posts

June 08 2010 06:04 GMT

I don't know shit about him except that I heard Strugglin' one time and now I always listen to it.

YejinYejin

United States1053 Posts

June 08 2010 06:18 GMT

Leading up to the 2009 NFL draft, they kept on playing Dreamer, and I just kept on listening to it.

Megalisk

United States6095 Posts

June 08 2010 06:21 GMT

On June 08 2010 14:56 TryThis wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9gRLVoTNOg

he's been getting alot of hype lately, and as a result working with major artists...see vid above

I was going to post this lol. Distant relatives is such a sick CD. I think now I may look into more of K'naans work. (I wonder if he will be with Nas/Damien on their tour, I'm going to their show tomorrow in houston :D)

GreenManalishi

Canada834 Posts

June 08 2010 06:23 GMT

#10

At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics K'Naan had at least 1 concert. Since then I've heard K'Naan on the radio at my gym at least once per workout, so he has quite a bit of exposure out west.

Kyhol

Canada2575 Posts

June 08 2010 07:26 GMT

#11

K'naan is a total badass. This song proves it.

"Never let them see you down, smile while you' bleedin' "
Soobax is also an awesome tune. Overall is kicks major ass.

meeple

Canada10211 Posts

June 08 2010 17:50 GMT

#12

I love his earlier stuff... minus all the time's when he complains. I like the inspirations stuff wayy better.

Orome

Switzerland11984 Posts

June 08 2010 19:06 GMT

#13

I like him as well, but I'm a bit worried because his second album wasn't as good as his first (imho overproduced and more sappy pop tunes that he really isn't good at) and now he mangled Wavin' Flag (even further) for the WC. Let's hope he sticks to his roots.

TimmyMac

Canada499 Posts

June 08 2010 20:26 GMT

#14

He's good but super overplayed. Can't stand hearing waving flag anymore.

Zeburial

Sweden1126 Posts

June 08 2010 21:09 GMT

#15

On June 09 2010 05:26 TimmyMac wrote:
He's good but super overplayed. Can't stand hearing waving flag anymore.

hah kinda feel the same. Even though I think he's amazing, I've heard his songs so god damn many times. ^^

jindo29

United States29 Posts

June 09 2010 00:47 GMT

#16

Got into him after NBA 2k10, "When I get older, I'll be stronger, they'll call me freedom, just like the wavin' flag."

Kenpachi

United States9908 Posts

June 09 2010 01:03 GMT

#17

On June 09 2010 09:47 jindo29 wrote:
Got into him after NBA 2k10, "When I get older, I'll be stronger, they'll call me freedom, just like the wavin' flag."

lol nba2k10 buddies!!!!!

meteorskunk

Canada546 Posts

June 09 2010 01:07 GMT

#18

yo way to bump a good artist. some of my main sc2 gaming music. saw him at hillside inside so siq

zerglingsfolife

United States1694 Posts

June 10 2010 20:16 GMT

#19

K'naan is about to play in the world cup concert. On ESPN2 and ESPN3, also streams on atdhe.net.

Zlasher

United States9129 Posts

June 10 2010 21:53 GMT

#20

I remember when I first heard his music like a year or a year and a half ago and I was just completely in awe. What is amazing is he truly takes the lyrics to a whole new level in terms of hip hop. When you hear most hip hop and rappers its all just shitty lyrics with some shitty beat and somehow it gets popular. His lyrics are so deep and shows the struggles of his homeland and what he's gone through, absolutely amazing.

I was a little sad that he changed the lyrics up so much, but I guess it had to be done to convey a more positive light.