Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers – Fela Kuti Tribute
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 August. Here’s a little reminder.
The Messengers will be released in 5 parts over the course of 5 weeks, beginning with the first installment—a 3-song digital EP featuring one Fela 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.
Episode 1 paying tribute to Fela Kuti is now available for free download (alternate link). Guest MC’s include Zumbi (Zion I) & Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) from Sierra Leone.
Every J.Period joints that has passed through my hear were straight dimes. This collabo is already promising a big load… The cover is just too heavy ! Can’t wait to check this one out. Thanks !
—LeenJ. Period is normally on point, so I guess linking with my man K’Naan should be just as Dope!!
—Tha Architect[...] 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 here. [...]
—Honey Soul Music » Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers – Bob Marley TributeYo I straight dug the first tribute to one of my favorite messengers and I am glad to know I can now dig even deeper with a second great messenger. Ya’ll did ya thang on this…righteous!
—Tshombe the Poet[...] pays tribute to another harbinger of message music, Bob Dylan. Download Episode 1 (Fela Kuti) here and Episode 2 (Bob Marley) here. The last two episodes will be released in the following [...]
—Honey Soul Music » Download J. Period and K’Naan Present The Messengers – Bob Dylan Tribute