Sunday, September 13, 2009

K'naan - The Messengers Pt. 1 (Fela Kuti) | Download



My man Rizoh already said it best:
Many of the songs here are blends of K’naan’s Troubadour and assorted Fela instrumentals. K’naan’s first verse on “Got My Dream,” for instance, was extracted from “America.”

If you’re like me and are already acquainted with nearly every recording in Fela’s discography, you may not fully appreciate K’naan’s effort here. To newly converted disciples, however, The Messengers Episode 1 should serve as a competent primer on Fela’s unique Afrobeat sound. Extra cool points for the autobiographical interludes.
Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:
1. K'naan - Introduction to Fela Kuti (2:50)
2. K'naan - Let's Start (Messengers Remix) (2:36)
3. K'naan - Let Me Introduce Me (Messengers Remix) (2:24)
4. K'naan - Messengers & Prophets (Interlude) (0:47)
5. K'naan - Ololufe Mi (Messengers Remix) (3:59)
6. K'naan - Who is Fela? (Interlude) (1:49)
7. K'naan - Got My Dream (Messengers Remix) (2:51)
8. K'naan - The Story of Fela (Open & Close) (3:35)
9. K'naan - Gentleman (Messengers Remix) (feat. Bajah) (3:36)
10. K'naan - Perceptions of Africa (Interlude) (1:02)
11. K'naan - Africa (Messengers Remix) (3:04)
12. K'naan - Africa Unite (Outro) (0:56)