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Muqdisho, Somalia (2001 – present)
K’NAAN (Keinaan, meaning traveller in Somali, born 1978) is a Somali-Canadian poet and hip-hop artist. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, at age 13 he left for New York City with his mother and brother and finally settled in the Rexdale neighbourhood of Toronto.
In 2001 K’naan performed in Geneva at the 50th anniversary of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
In 2005, he performed with DobaCaracol during the Live 8 concert in Barrie, Ontario. His full-length debut album, The Dusty Foot Philosopher, was released in 2005.
His song “Soobax” (pronounced “So-Bah”) is now featured in the best selling video game FIFA Football 2006, made by Electronic Arts and he has toured the world with the cup.
K’naan participated in the Breedlove Odyssey Tour with Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae. He also participated in the “Welcome To Jamrock” tour along with Damian Marley.
The Dusty Foot Philosopher received a 2006 Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year, and was nominated for the inaugural Polaris Music Prize. He also featured in a song by M1, titled “Till We Get There”.
The song “In the Beginning” from the album The Dusty Foot Philosopher was featured in the 2008 Comedy “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay”
He also toured with Stephen Marley on Stephen’s “Mind Control” tour.
His latest album “Troubadour” was released in 2009 featuring guests artists such as Damian Marley, Adam Levine, Kirk Hammett, Mos Def, and Chali 2NA.
In 2001 K’naan performed in Geneva at the 50th anniversary of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
In 2005, he performed with DobaCaracol during the Live 8 concert in Barrie, Ontario. His full-length debut album, The Dusty Foot Philosopher, was released in 2005.
His song “
Soobax” (pronounced “So-Bah”) is now featured in the best selling video game FIFA Football 2006, made by Electronic Arts and he has toured the world with the cup.K’naan participated in the Breedlove Odyssey Tour with Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae. He also participated in the “Welcome To Jamrock” tour along with Damian Marley.
The Dusty Foot Philosopher received a 2006 Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year, and was nominated for the inaugural Polaris Music Prize. He also featured in a song by M1, titled “Till We Get There”.
The song “In the Beginning” from the album The Dusty Foot Philosopher was featured in the 2008 Comedy “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay”
He also toured with Stephen Marley on Stephen’s “Mind Control” tour.
His latest album “Troubadour” was released in 2009 featuring guests artists such as Damian Marley, Adam Levine, Kirk Hammett, Mos Def, and Chali 2NA.
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the fuck is nellykfurtado?
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Is Anybody Out There? <3 [2]
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Is Anybody Out There? <3
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nellykfurtado wrote:
K'Naan + Nelly Furtado > K'naan + Nas [4]
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K'naan + Nas > K'Naan + Nelly Furtado [4]
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KaliYall wrote:
K'naan + Nas > K'Naan + Nelly Furtado [3]
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WallasOliveira wrote:
The whole EP is good
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WallasOliveira wrote:
Seems that you're talking about you. [2]
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mmou wrote:
Seems that you're talking about you.
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nordic_girl wrote:
That chick is ugly and has small tits.
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msDyonamite wrote:
K'naan + Nas > K'Naan + Nelly Furtado [2]
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NittaShun2 wrote:
Better is great !
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manson_ft_eko wrote:
check out my electro house mashup of wavin flag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JopZp44bDwc&feature=youtu.be
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Djhonas wrote:
K'Naan + Nelly Furtado > K'naan + Nas [3]
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nellykfurtado wrote:
K'Naan + Nelly Furtado > K'naan + Nas [2]
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AmigoDeLoAjeno wrote:
K'Naan + Nelly Furtado > K'naan + Nas
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idoleq wrote:
K'naan + Nas > K'Naan + Nelly Furtado
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LewisSO wrote:
I was just stating my opinion. I think it would have been better without guest vocals.
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nellykfurtado wrote:
Ohh, so the guilt for the new single of K'Naan was ruin because Nelly Furtado collaborate???? So tell me what featuring would be better than Nelly? review yours concepts stupid!
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LewisSO wrote:
Nelly Furtado ruins Is Anybody Out There.
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Chimes of Freedom
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covering Bob Dylan, including ADELE, Ke$ha, Sting and of course
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