“… Wale proves on his debut that he is a multifaceted songwriter and performer who can make seemingly unrelated musical styles coexist through the often narrow lens of hip-hop.”
“… Troubadour is an eclectic batch of musical influences: Rock guitar riffs, African percussion, reggae horns and chanting all coexist in a fluid bedrock that supports a foundation of great hip-hop.”
As K’naan’s fame increases at a rapid pace (did I really hear “ABCs” while my girlfriend was watching The Hills?), it’s cool to see him release a video like this for one of Troubadour‘s more rugged songs. Continue reading
If you like K-os you’ll love K’naan. Born in Somalia and now calling Toronto home, K’naan is an authentic Akon, embracing his African roots both lyrically and musically without the exploitation or thug posturing . Continue reading
Adrian Ruhi 