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K’NAAN (www.twitter.com/iamknaan)
Hip Hop / Folk / Afro-beat

I wonder if they're ready for a new sound



Mogadishu, Toronto, NY & LA
United States

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Last Login:  11/6/2009
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K'naan - Kicked Pushed


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.


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    Palo Henderson



    Aug 1 2009 6:27 AM

    TIA!
    Cry Baby

    Cry Baby



    Aug 1 2009 6:27 AM

    Want to see you back in Cali...Mraz will be in Fresno right after your last show with him.  Damn.  He's a special guest with Dave Matthews...you should be a special guest too!  Talk to your boy!
    ~M§'T~*RIP MJ*

    ~M§'T~*RIP MJ*



    Aug 1 2009 6:27 AM

    ~Thx 4 the add K'NAAN, appreciate Darlin! Im dig'n ur vibe...Infinite Blessings new friend~
    !i!i!

    Larry Jackson



    Jul 30 2009 5:02 AM

    Your shit is fire. Come to Baltimore.
    PIANORAMA

    PIANORAMA



    Jul 30 2009 5:02 AM

    I have forwarded your Somalia video to many of my friends. This is the kind of thing you don't hear or see on TV!

    Love your music, carry on!
    Elizabeth
    Nathan Hultstrom

    Nathan Hultstrom



    Jul 25 2009 8:31 AM

    There are individuals in this world who exist to bring peace to everyone. There are individuals in this world who exist to bring change, inspire the meek and build a new world that is post-hate, post-war, post-destitution.

    It's just a fantasy, but thank you for being one of those who moves us toward that unreachable goal.

    -Nathan
    tell me what to do, l do it for the''A'

    tell me what to do, l do it for the''A'



    Jul 24 2009 9:46 PM

    somalia all day my bro....we luv forever man.....come back to VT one more time before winter!!!!!!!!!!!
    Psyche your mind!

    Psyche your mind!



    Jul 24 2009 9:46 PM

    Oh K'naan. I got to Rock the Bells, NYC too late to catch your set. WHy in the world would they put you on soooooo early. You are the main artist I wanted to see. Maybe I'll catch you in the Mraz tour. Come to MD, DC sooooooon. TIA!
    Cry Baby

    Cry Baby



    Jul 24 2009 9:45 PM

    Just had to share some love and let you know your poetry moves me. Awesome. Watched a video from you singing Somalia at Coachella and just reminded me of how your performance was my favorite of the whole festival. Thank you for your music. Keep it flowing. :)
    CyndiCouture Vision619

    CyndiCouture Vision619



    Jul 16 2009 11:18 PM

    You should Add San Antonio,or Austin Texas to your tour..Your Music is dope...
    LOW KEY & Y.P.C./BBM

    LOW KEY & Y.P.C./BBM



    Jul 17 2009 4:12 AM

    T.I.A.
    Parsa

    Parsa



    Jul 17 2009 2:37 AM

    Great Show for RTB in DC....
    hope to see you again!
    PEACE
    Kim

    Kim Roberts



    Jul 18 2009 3:40 PM

    Your album (which finally arrived) is so amazing. You capture something special with it. It makes me emotional! I feel it. x
    Corey

    Corey Green



    Jul 20 2009 12:56 AM

    We loved your set at Rock The Bells last night in Boston!!! When I get stronger, i will be stronger, they'll call me freedom, just like a wavin flag....Such a good song!! Crowd loved it!!! Glad i was there!
    This Life is all a Dream

    This Life is all a Dream



    Jul 20 2009 2:59 AM

    Thanks for the add!

    Just saw you at the Damian Marley & Nas concert in A.C. and the Rock the Bells Tour in D.C. You killed it, You guys are keep it real. Can't wait for you to come back around!
    ♥ True Revolutionary ♥

    Amanda McClair



    Jul 20 2009 6:10 PM

    Saw you in lancaster on the 10th, hope you return, best show at the chameleon i've seen in years... Your music is inspiring and heartfelt, and i will continue to buy any CDs u release. Much Love.
    Ms. Washington

    Ms. Washington



    Jul 21 2009 7:27 PM

    Had a blast at the Jones Beach concert! Love your music! Hearing Waving Flag and T.I.A. live was the greatest! Thanks again for the picture.
    The One: Miss.Roselin Abreu

    Roselin Abreu



    Jul 15 2009 7:48 PM

    I love your Music honey!!!!!
    Minni Kato

    Anna Payne



    Jul 15 2009 10:33 PM

    Love your art. I feel it.
    Min♥

    Min♥



    Jul 15 2009 8:07 AM

    Thanks for the add ~

    i love ur music ! i love hiphop :)
    Dr Akeed

    Dr Akeed



    Jul 14 2009 12:29 PM

    And any man who knows a thing knows
    He knows not a damn, damn thing at all
    And every time I felt the hurt
    And I felt the givin' gettin' me up off the wall

    I'm just gonna take a minute and let it ride
    I'm just gonna take a minute and let it breeze
    I'm just gonna take a minute and let it ride
    I'm just gonna take a minute and let it breeze
    Irie Lioness

    Irie Lioness



    Jul 14 2009 8:09 PM

    i cant wait till next saturday when u come to my town!!! :)  much love from jax!!
    ~Fun~ditto~

    Brian Key



    Jul 14 2009 7:36 AM

    Love the New album! Just got it on iTunes!
    Buckeye Raider

    Buckeye Raider



    Jun 22 2009 6:14 PM

    show in vegas was amazing, perfect set to play to the matis/knaan crowd.
    MaLiK

    MaLiK



    Jul 7 2009 4:51 AM

    I like your music... it has it's own style & SWAG. Keep making good music, and may God bless u.
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