Lupe Performs A New Song at Boston's House Of Blues

@DmackMasterice never even told me about this! (I couldn't go to the show, but he did on Wednesday night). But anyways, Lupe does something special for the crowd at one of the favorite venues in the city. Boston has been being treated to some great artist these past few weeks, between K'NAAN, Wale, B.o.B & Lupe. I can personally say K'NAAN & Wale tore it up in Boston so if they're coming to your city, don't sleep, get your tickets and enjoy a dope show. Of course Lupe & B.o.B are straight show stoppers so I know you will already have your tickets for them when the times comes.

Young Artist For Haiti - Wavin Flag

K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” is one of the standout tracks from his Troubadour album and has become something of a phenomenon thanks to its timely message of strength and solidarity. Now famed producer Bob Ezrin has brought together top Canadian performers for Young Artists for Haiti, and the group’s rendition of the song takes it to new heights. Performers include K’naan, Nikki Yanofsky, Justin Bieber, Jim Cuddy, Emily Haines, Hedley, The Arkells, Drake, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Jully Black, Sam Roberts, Kardinal Offishall, and more.

Apple, the labels, and the artists are donating their share of the proceeds to the Free The Children, World Vision, and War Child charities.

Shouts to YHTN

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J.Period & K’Naan - The Messengers EP.2: Bob Marley (Mixtape)

Second installment of the K'Naan and J.Period series. this time they celebrate the late and great Bob Marley.

"Episode #2 celebrates Jamaica’s global emissary of struggle & unity: the great Bob Marley. Weaving Marley’s life story with K’NAAN’s own story of struggle, J.Period remixes iconic tracks like “Shot the Sheriff,” “Stir It Up,” and “Belly Full,” plus Wailers rarities and early Marley recordings. Also features fellow Toronto all-star MC Kardinal Offishall, Steele (Smif’N'Wessun), Sierra Leone’s Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) & Netic the Rebel (Game Rebellion)!"

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J.Period & K’naan - THE MESSENGERS: Fela Kuti

New mixtape from J. Period and K'Naan, a dedication to Fela Kuti. Definitely check it out, its thoroughly enjoyable.

"J.Period & K’NAAN are pleased to present “The Messengers,” a tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan. Episode #1 pays tribute to Fela, Nigeria’s eminent musical activist and one of Africa’s most influential artists. Fela grew to international fame with “Afrobeat,” a genre he invented that combines soul, funk and African rhythms. Join J.Period & Somali-born MC K’NAAN as they pay tribute to Fela by remixing and reinventing his classic work. Also featuring: Zumbi (Zion I) & Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) from Sierra Leone."

Tracklist:
1. Introduction to Fela Kuti
2. Let’s Start (Messengers Remix)
3. Let Me Introduce Me (Messengers Remix)
4. Messengers & Prophets (Interludes)
5. Ololufe Mi (Messengers Remix)
6. Who is Fela (Interlude)
7. Got My Dream (Messengers Remix)
8. The Story Of Fela (Open & Close)
9. Gentleman (Messengers Remix) (Ft. Bajah)
10. Perceptions Of Africa (Interlude)
11. Africa (Messengers Remix)
12. Africa Unite (Outro)

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K-Salaam & Beatnick - Where The Streets Have No Name

Wow....what a crazy line-up. This album backed by illRoots and and imeem and produced by the (legendary) K-Salaam and Beatnick. Here is what is said about the album:

"We world premiered our latest project Where The Streets Have No Name this weekend on imeem.com, our music player got over 260,000 views in just 2 days. Featuring our production as the backdrop for street anthems from the likes of: Lil Wayne, Bun B, Young Buck, Talib Kweli, K’naan, & much more; the project is already being heralded as a classic. Now we are making the entire album available for free download. I would suggest that you download it, and then listen to it all the way through."

"Where The Streets Have No Name"

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K'Naan - T.I.A.

Go out and cop Troubadour it was a great album. Even though The Dusty Foot Philosopher is his best album though.