So I posted this about a month ago on the Coachella message board.

Yeah I’m cheatin’ on you, get over it, rah did.

But like any good pusher, I kept somethin’ special for my best customers, and no matter how hard I’m gunna try to keep K’naan an underground sensation he’s about to blow, and homie deserves it. So before the US band wagon forms, get educated.

K’naan [K’naan Warsame)- The Somalan Born rapper has been on a pilgrimage to both; break into the Hip Hop world while staying true to his roots, and tell of the plight of those in Somalia. I first came across K’naan 2 years ago, and mid-last year was reminded of him thans to this Freestyle that appeared on BET 2008 Hip Hop Awards The Cypher … http://hiphopst.blogspot.com/2008/10…8-cyphers.html… K’naan has been performing since 1999, when the Canadian based producer Sol Guy booked him a spoken word performance at the UN. He is now looking to break into the US Hip Hop scene with his sophomore album, Troubadour, this February. Troubadour was mainly recorded in Jamaica at Bob Marley’s home studio, after an invite from his son Damian. Troubadour will feature artist like Damian Marley, Mos Def, and Chubb Rock, all artists that brought K’naan along on tour.

K’naan might not rep the traditional hip hop “hood”, but according to him “If you want to be like, `I’m from the hood. We got it rough. We got gats,’ I think you should know the alternative exists. I’m speaking in the same language of hip-hop which decidedly speaks about rough neighborhoods. So if there is a place for rough neighborhoods, then here comes the Mother of Rough Neighborhoods.”

Peep his myspace here.. http://www.myspace.com/knaanmusic

now my special gift for those who believe in OSH.
K’naan Troubadour Sampler, found this in an African mask shop in Philly.

-peace
NWK

Hater – (n.) One who either verbally and/or physically inhibits another individual’s game or mode of operation primarily due to jealousy, envy, animosity, bitterness, resentment, and contempt. A hater will exibit either one or all of the aforementioned traits. A hater will usually smile in your face and hate behind your back. We encounter “haters” everyday and dodging those who rain Hateraid can just get tiring. “Haters” thrive when they are able to pull you down to their level, and instead of succeeding themselves relish more in the failure of others. Through the years, I’ve encountered haters from every walk of life, from the jealous drunk dude at the bar, to the ultraconservative still talking about voting for Palin and I found the best way to deal with haters is to follow the lead of our 44th President and just “Smile and Wave.” With that in mind OSH, that’s right Olde School Honour, is dropping our inaugural T-Shirt from our upcoming fashion line. And what better spokes man to show all the haters out there what’s up than our newly inaugurated president. This limited edition 100% Cotton T, was developed, designed and printed on-site in San Diego . With a small press run of 50 shirts as a precursor to the rest of the OSH Line, you may not only be the only person on your block with one of these but you could be the only man in the state with it.

$30 includes your shirt and shipping to the continental US. Sizes are Medium, Large, and Xtra-Larger. Sizes are limited.

Peace NWK

Ok so yeah we been sleepin’, like Rip Van Winkle Sleep, but we’re back for 09.

So for the first music drop of 09, we got the New Em straight from allhiphop, the other 3 verses make up for 50 so don’t worry.

Crack a Bottle by Eminem and Dre

Make sure you catch that Notorious movie Friday, but until then lets look back at 08.

So coming up I had alot of nicknames, and alot stemmed from hip-hop Johnny Blaze, John Blaze, John john the Phenomenon, San Diego John and sporadically in the late 90’s and early 00’s, John Forte was a standard too. Until that fateful afternoon in 2001 when the Refugee Allstar himself was just too “Hot” for even his own good. Forte was about to release his follow up to the 1997 debut album Poly Sci, but before the Forte could even get back to The Camp, in Orange, NJ he was stopped and detained at the Newark International Airport. Forte was set to serve fourteen years for possession with intent to distribute about thirty-one pounds of liquid cocaine, worth $1.5 million.

7 years later, and maybe just to prove Kanye wrong, Bush pardoned Forte and reduced his sentence from 14 to 7 years. Forte is set to drop back onto the street on December 22, 2008 just in time for Christmas with the fam. So to get you back up on John before he hits the street I’m back to hit you with a taste of Poly Sci.

But if you forget how Hot Forte was before he fell off, Neglectedsounds has a little post you may wanna check out too.

A’ight its back to the basement to kick it with Santa and Rah, I’m not gunna make ya’ll wait that long again though. So keep checkin’ back for a throwback and the new Freshness in ‘09.

Peace,

NWK

and I hate to say it but it might be alittle scarce for the next few days too.

You see rah and I both are mid finals and though we voe to bring you the freshest, its truly gotta be dope for us to break the schedule and pay it any mind.

that being said this is the crack… http://betamaxmas.com/… you have to check out this site. Just when I thought it was impossible to get into the holiday spirit when its 70 out I found this site.

and if you need alittle more help getting that Christmas spirit just sit back and remember the Olde School.

Peace,

on earth

nwk

Footage off “Biggie Smalls: Rap Phenomenon” dropping 11.27 on Gold Dust.

Now for the first time, in a celebration of his life and music, select personal video footage shot by Biggie’s own camera by his crew -uncut and uncensored will be released to the public. Take a step closer to the man, watch how he lived on-and-off the road, share his lifestyle and day-to-day antics, ride with him on his first tour. You know OSH is copping this!! So go cop yours!

Biggie Smalls is the Rap Phenomenon!

http://www.biggiesmalls-rapphenomenon.com/

- Ra

Yeah so I know its been a minute and I know I O all ya’ll some FIRE. And I know this cat brings it, his last 5 have been fo real so sit back and close your eyes. Rah, you got this earlier today, everyone else dig in…

get you sum.

Yo thats right its Wu Thursday. For all ya’ll that know me, know any day can be a Wu tribute but guess what its NOW. Wuchess mentioned somethin today on twitter that everyone needs to peep, and just like the first Wu mixtape I got this is free so I don’t wanna hear the .. “aww but I don’t by cd’s anymore” shit, So heres the deal set your DVR’s to BET tonight and if you don’t know peep the OFFICIAL WU MOVIE, trailer seen here http://wumovie.com/ .

And realtalk, come on here and post what you think of the movie, I know its no Wu- Manual, found here but the old school ODB footage should be worth the DVR.

I’ll probably peep that at some point this weekend because tonight, if your in the San Diego area, and you got $26 in your pocket you need to be down at Canes. I’ll be at Canes. Johnny Blaze will be at Canes, the Funk Docta Spock will be at Canes. You should be at Canes.

But yo I get it its not even like Meth or Red have done anything that you might like.

Plus its Thursday and a full moon so don’t worry there won’t be any freaks out.

If you can’t get to Cane’s, well you should be embarrassed but at least the Wu will be back, well more like the Wu will be at HOB next month… … Sans their old frontman Meth, who will be on the East coast leg of his Methodman Redman Tour.

So If I don’t see you tonight at the show.
and let me leave you with this.

Peace,

John, John Bacardi straight up
hold the ice
so nice like New York
they had to name me twice.

Hurricane Chris still sucks…LOL. I think the cypher was the only reason I watched the BET Hip Hop Awards.