Kicked Pushed: Some of you may have heard or read about what happened in Sweden's
Gothenburg. Where after the performance a bouncer wouldn't allow me to
go backstage to collect my things, though I had my pass in hand. The
story is deep, and Sol Guy (my friend and manager) ended up going to
jail for the night in Sweden. And me and the band spent the night at the
station waitin for him. While it was us who were disrespected and
actually physically assaulted, it was also us who were betrayed,
processed and reminded of the diseases in the human heart. Fortunately,
we were traveling with a camera and so we have some of those people and
some of the situation on camera.
Those of you who know my music know that I've never really written for
leisure. And that my experiences have always been at the forefront of my
music. And you must agree, rarely is life uneventful. But this one
called for special presentation. So I wrote a song, using Lupe Fiasco's
Kick Push instrumental. Documenting the experience we had in Sweden, I
call this song... KickED PushED. We also put together a video for the
song, using the ACTUAL footage from the scenario. Nothing is re created,
or re enacted, everything that you see is REAL.
Enjoy it (it's hard to say that about this one)
Peace,
K'naan.
K'NAAN on VIMBY talking about growing up in Somalia.
you are my hero. thank you for helping me keep faith through a really dark time. I'm very sikc. when I feel like there's no hope and I'll never climb out of this hell, it's always music and prayer that gets my heart to trust in the light again. im sick but when i get better I want to come see your show. my friends call me from your shows and let me listen through the phone. we are ready for a new sound thank you for your light
loved seeing you again at rock the bells chicago. fuck the sound guys. it wasnt just ur sound. most peoples sound was messed up. but it was an awsome show. people came up to us and asked who you were cuz they saw me singing along every word.
Your performance in Boise, ID... it blew my mind! When you sang "Somalia" I was moved almost to tears - it was beautiful. You must come back some time!
i just became a new fan of your music two wweks ago when i heard you yahoo launch player and you are amazing your music is not only artful but has a soul i like the blend of styles. Some day ill hear you in concert.
really enjoy your musik, brotha! too bad i missed you at the sonoma county health and harmony. Turning a lot of peeps to your beats. keep the message alive...
Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you for encouraging a leap forward in my evolution.. and don't forget ~ hee hee, faces are smooth one way-and not the other! hugs* from Santa Rosa. jen
