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K'NAAN - Soobax ft. MWafrica & M-1
Artist: K'NAAN
Producer: Track & Field
Album: The Dusty Foot Philosopher (Deluxe Ed.)
Label: A&M/Octone
Don’t strain yourself trying to figure out what K’naan is singing in his new single Soobax; some sections (including the chorus) are not in English. With a half African, half reggae beat to dance to, however, there is plenty besides the words to enjoy here. Featuring newcomer MWafrica and M-1 of Dead Prez, the song seems to speak out on the problems of the world without focusing on any specific one. As an example, one of the lines in the chorus translates roughly to, “You’ve spilled the blood so that it drains on the road.” K’naan’s new album, The Dusty Foot Philosopher, will be released in late June.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8015 |
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For some reason, I am feeling the production on this track! It is really different and I am feeling the reggae beat! I can jam to this; and He is spittin the TRUTH on here if you listen closely. I'm gonna give it a SOLID 3 for rotation!!!
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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not feelin this kinda too crazy for my taste
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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at first i was waht the....
n then the track overwelmed mi!!! its a unique production really jungle/reggae beat. not big heavy bass hit, just the nice percusionz leadin the rythem!!!! |
| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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the chorus by the way is really meaninful n powerful.
ive cn the translation 2 it! wow |
| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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this is alright...
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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idk it kinda seems tad to flat .....but the beat is good .... has that jungle/reggea feel to it no doubt .... go good in the clubs fo sho .... kinda sounds like will i.am .... in rot
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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i've had this album for 2 years. there are at least two other songs on this album that are booth-worthy. be interesting to see what you guys post...
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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.......2 stars at most.....
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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i would get down to this if i was in the caribe, but i can't see this gettin bumped where im at
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 134 |
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it's ooookkkkk
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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I was thinkin this is shit at first but its kinda growing on me...
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11676 |
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This is HUGE north of the border. His style and his sound is refreshing and very summertime. Peep the deluxe version of the album when it drops in June people; I think it will change your perception of how impactful hip-hop is around the world.
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 55 |
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lol im sorry but NO!
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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Wow the beat is really crazy!! I like this, very fresh
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 19 |
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Sorry not for me
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 407 |
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Normally i like reggae sounding beats..but this is just to much all at once on the chorus...not feeling him or the track at all
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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I think this type of beat and sound belongs under the genre world--now known as international: african music (you can even even go to subgenres such as moroccan, nigerian). Regardless of what it is called, it has a nice touch.
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 63 |
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I'd prefer to just play the instrumental, I don't need the lyrics.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2008 |
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I'm not a big fan of reggae but I like this
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2008 |
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This song is at least 4-5 years old.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 109 |
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Yea this song is mad old! I heard it a couple of times before.. I like it..
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2008 |
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This song is from FIFA 2006! how is it on here two years later?! haha i was shocked when i heard this, its been around forever!!!!! 2 years old!
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2008 |
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2008 |
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K'naan's message is cool ,but what is the boy sayin on the hook? I love Dead Prez! This song is kinda weird from a production standpoint. It deffinatly fits FIFA, sounds like a soccer song to me. Not my thing!
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| Posted on May 02, 2008 |
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