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.”Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:
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.
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)
