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Underground Report: K'naan and J. Rawls & Middle Child

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HIPHOP
Monday, May 26, 2008

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If rap is a form of modern-day poetry and rappers are the servants of the craft then K’naan is crowned King. Pounding irreplaceable beats on the drum beneath his lanky hands – and anyone lucky enough to see his shows can attest to K’naan’s crazy abilities to rock that drum - Somali-born Canadian exhibits the true meaning of Hip Hop by simply, being himself.

 For K’naan, that includes blending poetry and Hip Hop with acoustic beats and a story of war, struggle and hope. Champion in exhibiting realities of warfare in his home of Somalia through African-inspired blends and dope story-telling, it’s no surprise that K’naan has been invited to tour with Damian Marley (and stay in the house and studio of legendary Bob Marley), perform with Mos Def and join the line-up of world’s most famous musicians for the Live 8 benefit concert of 2005.

As he gets ready to release The Dusty Foot Philosopher Deluxe Edition on June 24th, HipHopDX sits down with K’naan to discuss his live band approach to shows, his ties with the Marley’s and his views on his people’s struggle.

Source: HIPHOP, May 26, 2008

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