K'naan would rise to mainstream popularity by participating in the 2008 BET Awards Cypher, This was his first appearance on American television. His second studio album, Troubadour, was released on February 24, 2009 on A&M/Octone Records, Troubadour, features the talents of Mos Def, Chali 2na, Metallica's Kirk Hammett and the long-lost Chubb Rock.
Rolling Stone magazine describes him a someone who “thinks like Bob Marley, flows like Eminem and mixes African music with conscious hip-hop, unabashed pop and even metal.”
Different Formats for 2010 World Cup
So far, there is no confirmed release of the song although there are a few versions available on YouTube and on K’naan’s website. It seems likely K'naan's new version of "Wavin' Flag" will be
released in different formats and may feature on various recordings over the months leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup next summer. K'naan is looking forward to visiting South Africa as he was a big fan of slain Reggae star, Lucky Dube.Read more at Suite101: World Cup Anthem from K'naan: Wavin’ Flag is the Song for 2010 South Africa
