K'NAAN

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K'NAAN - Dayless Nite (Freestyle)

Artist: K'NAAN

Producer: Dot Da Genius

Album: Unreleased

Label: A&M/Octone

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Since Day ‘n’ Nite catapulted Kid CuDi to pop stardom, big names and unknowns alike have been bombarding the ‘net with their own renditions of the sleeper hit—which we’ve largely avoided featuring, since endless retreads can get old pretty fast.  If there’s one artist who can bring new insight to an arguably overexposed track, though, it’s Booth favorite K’Naan.  On this new freestyle, leaked to the ‘net via Wale‘s Twitter feed, the hip-hop Troubadour sticks close to CuDi’s vocal blueprint, but uses the ennui-laden cut as a springboard to discuss a more serious issue—namely, the Dayless Nite that faces residents of his home country.  It’s the closing verse that hits the hardest here; describing the recent rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from the perspective of a Somalian who chose a life of piracy over one of crushing poverty, the rapper reminds us that the men shot in the altercation were simply human beings struggling to survive in a strife-ridden environment.  K’naan’s talent for encouraging contemplation of global issues by way of a catchy tune is on full display here, and the subject is certainly one that bears discussion—any thoughts, readers?

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on June 8, 2009

   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
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Once again proving why he is in my FAV 5 right now. Love how he flipped it. All this man does is make impressive tunage.
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Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

cb126405
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cb126405
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LOL @Z K'Naan could easily be in my 'FAV 5' right now too. His most recent album is a masterpiece, and this was refreshing to hear something new since I listen to him consistently. Very impressive overall.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
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K'Naan... yea, 'nuff said.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

tdotraza
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Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Sky1787
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Sky1787
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Yea, he murdered this, I like it better then the original.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

It'S BaBii Boi Yo!
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It'S BaBii Boi Yo!
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u can never go wrong with this joint,no matter who spits on it..i wanna hear young son wreck this shyt neXt


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
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I like this. I'm not up on K'Naan,but I hear @ood thin@s about his last album. This is Deep ri@ht here. If I would have heard this version 1st, I would probley like this one better.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

LeWy
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LeWy
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Dam he sounds like this beat should of been given to him since he flowed perfect coupled with it!!


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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I like the original a lot more then any remix or freestyle released, though this is one of the better freestyles that ive heard.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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Now i know why they all sayin its a DOPE! day on DJBooth.Net ...
@It'S BaBii Boi Yo!, actually there's a lotta shyt i wanna hear Young Son wreck too ...


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

sictrix
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Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

bubblezzzzzzzzzz
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we need more rappers like dis


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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"Dayless nite, I gotta tiptoe over damn land mines"
(that makes all the "gangsta" rappers look silly...)

"they came to save him (captain Philips) and I'm GLAD he's free, and now the navy seals shot me... now I'm FREE"
(can't get deeper than that...)

K'naan is on my TOP 5 too Z, I'm always quoting him! ;)
He's legendary material.

Haven't heard "Troubadour" yet? Why would you sleep on the best album of the year? ;)


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
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not bad,i dont really much of k'naan but this track was cool .........ill spin it


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

DJ Z
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A few of you mentioned potentially liking this BETTER if it dropped BEFORE Cudi's version. It might just be me (maybe?), but I like this better than Cudi's version. Just my opinion - but as FredRico pointed out - dude is making on-the-cusp of legendary material.
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Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

GStan10
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A power outage last night cut me off right in the middle of listening to this song...

K'Naan is one of my favorite current artists out there right now. Everything I would say about this track has pretty much already been said. So copy & paste what FredRico said.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

dcruz1040
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Total Ratings: 1
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K'Naan is one of the best musicians out and his concerts are sick!


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Heady Nuggs
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Total Ratings: 5
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Shine on Son!


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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The beat is perfect for K'Naan and he brings a great message. This is better than Cudi's version in my mind. Hot track!


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

gio4lyf
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Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Mr. Greenthumb
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I like this track a lot. I've heard many versions of this song now and this is at the top of my list. Especially in terms of creativity, over the top man.


Posted on Jun 03, 2009    

MakavelliThaDon
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MakavelliThaDon
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There is no way u can go wrong with K'naan. He straight up ripped this track. One of my favorite rappers. he's gotta unique flow and no other rapper has gone through what hes gone through. Banger


Posted on Jun 03, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
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just as richard pointed out, the dude has a great skill for mixing poppy/catchy tracks and social issues. I love how he flipped this, and his message is always so potent.


Posted on Jun 03, 2009    

DJ LiveWire
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DJ LiveWire
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K'Naan scored BIG with this 1. The seas must've been calm cuz K'Naan flowed over dis trak with ease - like fresh squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day. FRESH!!


Posted on Jun 04, 2009    

jesavail02
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K'Naan is highly overlooked. His last album was the 'REAL' deal. I agree with DJ Z and Frederico. Definitely, top 10 best out there lyrically in the industry.


Posted on Jun 08, 2009    

jesavail02
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K'Naan is highly overlooked. His last album was the 'REAL' deal. I agree with DJ Z and Frederico. Definitely, top 10 best out there lyrically in the industry.


Posted on Jun 08, 2009    

OE
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K'Naan is amazing.i guess kid cudi is pretty jealous by now.he has this other song called waving flag and its a killa


Posted on Jun 08, 2009    

joshL
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that chorus is crazy nasty. wow im def impressed wit dis.


Posted on Jun 09, 2009    

revengepenn
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revengepenn
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Impressive


Posted on Jun 09, 2009    

Dtrix24
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Z ya know what im bout to say I know the rock and hip hop mix is hot right know because of weezy but as I have said since the begining dance beat and hip hop is the future not the same ol samples but new inovative hot perspectives on it!!! still waitin on my old password had to make a new profile


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

DROOPY~FROM~KC
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sweet!


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

d.j.Krunk
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dis shyt is wack we dont listen to dis in da 662


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

BigBoiMaroc
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not sure what tip the haters are on, but K'naan is one of the realest artists i have ever heard. He's deep, creative, consistent, underrated, and genius....this a perfect example real talk what else u want


Posted on Jun 13, 2009    

E-DEEZY
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K'naan is one of those underrated
artist..this shit is hot!


Posted on Jun 15, 2009    

djchucky
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this is nice


Posted on Aug 20, 2009    

djchucky
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this is nice


Posted on Aug 20, 2009    

J.Northside
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This came out, like a year ago, but K'naan killed it! Troubadour was classic.


Posted on Dec 25, 2009    

DJ Rater
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yeah @ Z, love how he completely changed the view on this song. so clever. this guy has got a lot of talent.


Posted on Dec 26, 2009    

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