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1 World x 1 Love x 1 Mic…
XXL —
... rappers fantasize about their communities as warzones but few have survived in one and even less speak of the peace, justice and love that our world needs right now. With this idea in mind J.Period and K’Naan began crafting this project. A mashup mixtape with music honoring the great FELA KUTI, BOB DYLAN and BOB MARLEY. The project sounded too monumental from the outset. I’m glad J.Period was able to pull it off. The full 3-part project is set to be released on September 1st over at J.Period’s website . Here’s a preview of what J.Period is calling ‘The Messengers’ featuring ...
J. Period & K’NAAN - The Messengers (Digital EP)
Nah Right —
... remix, one Marley, and one Dylan—on Tuesday, August 18. Following the EP release, J.Period & K’NAAN will pay tribute to each of “The Messengers” individually with a new release every Tuesday in September, beginning with a tribute to Fela Kuti (September 1), Bob Marley (September 8), Bob Dylan (September 15), and culminating in the release of The Messengers in its entirety (including additional bonus tracks and artwork) on September 22.
More info on the project here.
Download: J. Period & K’Naan - The Messengers ...
1 World x 1 Love x 1 Mic…
dallaspenn.com —
... rappers fantasize about their communities as warzones but few have survived in one and even less speak of the peace, justice and love that our world needs right now. With this idea in mind J.Period and K’Naan began crafting this project. A mashup mixtape with music honoring the great FELA KUTI, BOB DYLAN and BOB MARLEY. The project sounded too monumental from the outset. I’m glad J.Period was able to pull it off. The full 3-part project is set to be released on September 1st over at J.Period’s website . Here’s a preview of what J.Period is calling ‘The Messengers’ featuring ...
Dowloadable: J Period & K'Naan
No Rock And Roll Fun —
J Period and K'Naan have been working on a cross-genre albumy type thingy which pays tribute - it says here - to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan. Not too much tribute to Dylan, though, as they've released a free, three-track sample of what this all actually means: Download it for free from the J Period site. ...
J. PERIOD AND K’NAAN-”The Messengers” (Digi EP)
Berkeley Place —
... mixtape, and now half of the duo responsible for “Messengers” a so-called tribute to three masters of music–Bob, Bob, and Fela. The songs are billed as “remixes” but they are way more than that. More like reimaginations. And best of all, it’s a free digital release to help promote Somalian K’Naan’s sophomore album, Troubadour. There’s supposedly going to be a full album, too, but the three-song EP is available for free download here. ...
Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers - Fela Kuti Tribute
Honey Soul Music —
[image] We told you about J. Period and K’Naan’s digital EP The Messengers remixing and paying tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and Bob Dylan back in ...
J.Period x K'Naan - The Messengers Episode #1: Fela Kuti [Mixtape]
Blog Entries —
[image] We were all introduced to J.Period x K'Naan 's The Messengers project a few weeks ago when they released that digital EP to give us a preview of what's to come. We were given a sample of remixes done with each of the three featured artists for this mixtape series ( Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti ). Today we get the first installment of The Messengers , this episode pays tribute to "Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Nigeria's eminent musical activist and arguably the most influential artist to emerge from Africa this century [sic]. Fela grew to ...
*NEW* - J.Period & K'NAAN - Let Me Introduce Me (Messengers Remix)
Che Sing The Cool. —
... //J.Period & K'NAAN// - Let Me Introduce Me (Messengers Remix) K'Naan is really in a league of his own. Download The Messangers Episode 1 (Fela) ...
Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers – Bob Marley Tribute
Honey Soul Music —
[image] Make sure you download Episode 2 of J. Period and K’Naan’s The Messengers mixtape. This episode of the 5 part series pays tribute to Bob Marley. Episode 1, the Fela Kuti tribute is available ...
Quick Hitters:: K'Naan & J. Period (The Messengers Remixes)
Herohill —
... on K'NAAN's Polaris-nominated album Troubadour. I think one of his main points was that too many guests can even dull the impact of you album if you have a compelling story to tell, as K'NAAN does. I doubt this is what j.Period & K'NAAN were thinking when they devised The Messengers mixtape series, but it seems they've taken the Ack's advice without knowing it. ...
Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers – Bob Dylan Tribute
Honey Soul Music —
[image] Episode 3 of J. Period and K’Naan’s The Messengers Mixtape pays tribute to another harbinger of message music, Bob Dylan. Download Episode 1 (Fela Kuti) ...
Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers – Deluxe Edition
Honey Soul Music —
[image] After releasing The Messenger tributes to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, J. Period and K’Naan present the final episode. The “Deluxe Edition” is a long-play version of their epic trilogy, including previously unreleased bonus tracks and selected 12″ singles. Download it now and makes sure you collect all 5 episodes. Links below. ...
