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K’naan & Nas “Nothing To Lose” (Video)

January 19th, 2012

K’naan makes a welcome return with pal Nas by his side. Taken from his new More Beautiful Than Silence EP, “Nothing To Lose” is a confrontational track that goes hard until the chorus. Then K’naan’s melodic side takes over. More Beautiful Than Silence also includes a track with Nelly Furtado and is available as of [...]

Tags: k'naan, MP3, nas, Nothing To Lose, RapCity, Video
Posted in Blog, MP3, RapCity, Video | Posted by Cam

RapCity News Round Up: Soulja Boy releases ‘The Last Crown’ mixtape

September 1st, 2011

Because it’s only been a month since his last one, Soulja Boy has released yet another mixtape. One of the most prolific MCs in the game, DeAndre Way’s latest is titled The Last Crown and features Lil B, Big Sean and French Montana across 19 tracks. (Via Live Mixtapes) Lupe Fiasco has announced a sizable [...]

Tags: k'naan, lupe fiasco, soulja boy, T.I
Posted in Blog, News, RapCity | Posted by Cam

Ahmed Ismail Sheds Light on Somalia

August 22nd, 2011

K’naan briefly returned to his hometown of Mogadishu, Somalia, where he visited malnourished children during a tour of the city’s Banadir Hospital on Sunday. “I came to Somalia to see the situation here and give any donation I have to the people and anything else available,” he told the press. “I will do all I [...]

Tags: Ahmed Ismail, k'naan, Somalia
Posted in Blog, News, RapCity | Posted by Cam

RapCity Playlist for August 18

August 18th, 2011

For the week of August 18, RapCity featured videos from Jay-Z & Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, Harvey Stripes ft. Lloyd, Styles P. ft. Jadakiss, K’naan, Ace Hood, and Nas, Az & Nature ft. Dr. Dre. Jay-Z & Kanye West ft. Otis Redding Otis Universal Director: Spike Jonze Wiz Khalifa No Sleep Warner/Atlantic Director: [...]

Tags: ace hood, AZ, Dr. Dre, Harvey Stripes, j. cole, Jadakiss, jay-z, k'naan, Kanye West, Lloyd, nas, Nature, styles p, wiz khalifa
Posted in Blog, Playlist, RapCity | Posted by Simone

Backstage at the Junos with K’naan

March 28th, 2011

K’naan was one of the big winners at last night’s Juno Awards, taking home the trophy for Single of the Year. Liz pulled him aside backstage to discuss the win, as well as the great job Drake did as a host and how his new album is full of bad songs.

Tags: k'naan, RapCity
Posted in Blog, News, RapCity | Posted by Cam

Celebrate Black History Month with music to move you

February 1st, 2011

February is Black History Month, an important and special time on the calendar for all people of African descent because it is a time to reflect upon where we have been as a collective and where we are going in the future. It’s a time to remember all of the pioneers who led the way for Black people to be judged as first class citizens worldwide and a time to celebrate our achievements in all realms of society from politics to sports to entertainment and everything in between. For us here at MuchMusic Black History Month is a time for us to recognize artist and songs which raised awareness of the Black struggle over time.

Tags: Black History Month, bob marley, Busta Rhymes, common, k'naan, Kanye West, Krs-One, Maestro, nas, Public Enemy, shad
Posted in Blog | Posted by Guest Blogger

Drake announced as the host of the 2011 Junos

December 1st, 2010

After the success of 2010’s Junos, which brought in the biggest audience in the award show’s history and included performances by Drake, Justin Bieber, Metric, Michael Buble, Billy Talent, and K’Naan, it was difficult to imagine that 2011’s show could top the landmark year. But that was before today’s announcement.

Hip hop superstar Drake has been announced as the host of the 2011 Junos, airing on CTV on Sunday, March 27, live from the Air Canada Centre in Drake’s hometown of Toronto. Drake is joining a long line of hosts who have been hugely successful in their careers both at home in Canada and abroad, including Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, The Barenaked Ladies, Pamela Anderson, Nelly Furtado and two-time host Russell Peters.

Tags: billy talent, degrassi, drake, junos, justin bieber, k'naan, metric, Michael Buble
Posted in Blog, News, tv, We <3 TV | Posted by Allison

Liz Online Ep. 13: Amazing youths give Liz goosebumps

October 25th, 2010

I was honoured to get to participate in this year’s amazing We Day celebration in Toronto! Standing in an arena full of thousands of youths that are all there because they want to make the world a better place creates the most amazing energy I’ve ever felt. I literally had goosebumps all day!

Tags: degrassi, down with webster, k'naan, Liz, Liz Online, liz trinnear, the buried life, we day
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concerts & Events, Liz Online, MuchMusic.com Interviews | Posted by Liz Trinnear

The 2010 WE DAY is another huge success!

October 4th, 2010

After packing the Air Canada Centre with students from across the province, who were entertained and inspired by everyone from K’Naan, to Vancouver 2010 Olympian Alexandre Bilodeau, to the cast of Degrassi, and Deepak Chopra, fans, volunteers and celebs kept the positive party going in the parking lot of the MuchMusic Headquarters.

Check out pics after the jump!

Tags: Alexandre Bilodeau, degrassi, down with webster, free the children, jesse giddings, k'naan, liz trinnear, sarah taylor, the buried life, we day
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concerts & Events, Liz Online, pics | Posted by Allison

Stream of Consciousness: Crazy Legs meets Bouncing Cats

September 28th, 2010

There is something beautiful and fascinating about rediscovering or uncovering a part of you that has been with you the whole time. These are some of the thoughts running through my mind as I spend time attending Manifesto events around Toronto this year. The annual festival of community and culture is back again this year with a jam packed six days of art, music, film, community, change and suggested manifestation in the most magical sense. There are many highlights to this years shows and activities, but as someone who is focused on understanding and exploring the art of storytelling, the screening of Nabil Elderkin’s documentary Bouncing Cats really left a mark over my heart.

Tags: common, Crazy Legs, k'naan, mos def, Nabil Elderkin, sarah taylor, Stream of Consciousness, Will.i.Am.
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concerts & Events | Posted by Sarah Taylor