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K'NAAN - Soobax ft. MWafrica & M-1

K'NAAN
Artist:K'NAAN
Title:Soobax ft. MWafrica & M-1
Producer: Track & Field
Album:The Dusty Foot Philosopher (Deluxe Ed.)
Label:A&M/Octone
Twitter:@KNAAN
Website:K'NAAN's Website

Average Rating:   21021   2.6
Total Ratings:       24

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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djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 2915
Rating:  32121
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 22, 2008    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  21321
not feelin this kinda too crazy for my taste


Posted on Apr 22, 2008    

hyiku
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hyiku
Total Ratings: 39
Rating:  43211
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    

hyiku
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hyiku
Total Ratings: 39
Rating:  43211
the chorus by the way is really meaninful n powerful.
ive cn the translation 2 it! wow


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

The Dark Philosopher
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Total Ratings: 159
Rating:  21321
this is alright...


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

pjtime
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Total Ratings: 359
Rating:  32121
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


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

djyoshi
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Total Ratings: 252
Rating:  32121
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...


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

Dj Astro
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Total Ratings: 381
Rating:  21321
.......2 stars at most.....


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

Guest
Rating:  32121
       
i would get down to this if i was in the caribe, but i can't see this gettin bumped where im at


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

AK
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AK
Total Ratings: 134
Rating:  21321
it's ooookkkkk


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

Jawz
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Total Ratings: 58
Rating:  32121
I was thinkin this is @*#$! at first but its kinda growing on me...


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8068
Rating:  32121
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    

FB Young B
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FB Young B
Total Ratings: 55
Rating:  14321
lol im sorry but NO!


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

Tex
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Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
Wow the beat is really crazy!! I like this, very fresh


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

DJSPINS
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DJSPINS
Total Ratings: 19
Rating:  21321
Sorry not for me


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

RLTskillz
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RLTskillz
Total Ratings: 406
Rating:  21321
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


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1170
Rating:  32121
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.


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

FreeXpressioN
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FreeXpressioN
Total Ratings: 63
Rating:  32121
I'd prefer to just play the instrumental, I don't need the lyrics.


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

nee nee
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Total Ratings: 65
Rating:  21321
I'm not a big fan of reggae but I like this


Posted on Apr 23, 2008    

lebron23
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Total Ratings: 48
This song is at least 4-5 years old.


Posted on Apr 24, 2008    

Cocotaso
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Cocotaso
Total Ratings: 109
Rating:  32121
Yea this song is mad old! I heard it a couple of times before.. I like it..


Posted on Apr 24, 2008    

Pizzoony
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Total Ratings: 83
Rating:  32121
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!


Posted on Apr 24, 2008    

Guest
Rating:  43211
       
Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  21321
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!


Posted on May 02, 2008    

RunNGun22
Rating:  32121
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