Features
K’naan Launches New Web Site, New Album Early 2009
Somalian born emcee K’naan launched his new web site last week at www.knaanmusic.ning.com. His new album, Troubadour, will be available in January 2009.
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Africa
Controversy in South Africa over Zimbabwe hip-hop artist’s recent release»
Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Ndabaningi Mabuye has made a name for himself in neighboring South Africa as one of the country’s most popular MCs. But the rapper’s latest album has made headlines for the wrong reasons.
Asia
The European Palestinian Hip Hop Tour»
Sameh Zakout, organizer of The European Palestinian Hip Hop Tour and the member of the band DAM, speaks with PNN from his home in Ramle within the Israeli boundaries.
Australia
New Zealand Hip Hop Newcomer Savage Hits Million Mark In Combined Digital/Mobile Sales»
New Zealand’s Samoan-born hip hop star, Savage, reached the coveted Platinum sales milestone in digital/mobile single sales for his multi-platform hit “Swing”.
Europe
Portugal’s Philharmonic Weed Fuses Hip Hop with Reggae, Rock, Salsa and Afro Music»
Sam the Kid collaborates with Portuguese Afro-Reggae band Philharmonic Weed is their second single and new music video.
North America
Regime Change is the Future»
This is truly an international Hip-hop album with featured artists from all over the world. There are MC’s from Iraq, Uganda, Haiti, France, Tanzania and El Salvador, as well as Musicians from Japan, Mexico, and Germany. Not to mention Producers from Switzerland, Italy, and Canada.
South America
Rio Hip Hop On The Edge: Brazil’s A Filial Links Beats And Rhymes With The Jungle, The Streets, And The People»
In a room on the edge of a tropical forest in Rio de Janeiro, five friends lay down tracks on hacked software, coordinating their takes with the purring of fist-size cicadas and the occasional cry of a monkey. The sounds of this global city bleed through every beat on Rio hip hop crew A Filial’s $1,99, out December 2, 2008 on Verge Records , an independent label dedicated to supporting both innovative global artists and music education projects in underserved communities.