Born and bred in the gritty streets of Somalia, K’naan offers new insights on the everyday struggle of a developing nation unknown to the rest of us. Turn off your Akon and turn up your stereo for this up and coming rapper.
Troubadour is his sophomore album and it is delivered with a fresh seal of his unique combination of a Somali accent and nasal-enunciating voice. His album strikes a balance between pop-leaning songs, dope hiphop beats to revolutionary anthems.
“Waving Flag” is a noteworthy song which has the potential to grow into a classic in the likes of the great Bob Marley. K’naan is truly a gem in addition to the current mainstream hiphop industry with his honest-storytelling.
K’naan teaches us through Troubadour that through struggles, comes a fierce fight for survival and an increasing propensity for appreciation. Besides, it’s high time we poke our noses outside of America and learn about the world that still suffers from poverty in such a day and age.
Similar Artists : K-OS, Bob Marley, Wyclef Jean
