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.
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!
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.
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!
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. :)
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!
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!
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.
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
