K'NAAN Tickets

K'NAAN is incredible. He owns the stage. Energy is high, but also sings with serious introspection. Best show I have seen in Boston to date. Wale was okay, but this was K'NAAN's show.

Welcome back, John Forte. After a healthy stint in prison, which ended with a pardon from George Bush thanks to the unrelenting efforts of his godmother Carly Simon, John Forte is a new man. His short set of acoustic digs was the highlight of the night. While his recent album is a decent effort, the songs performed live with an understated back up band - as opposed to a more heavily produced album - allowed the new Forte shine through and connect with the audience. His time in prison has mellowed the former Fugees star: his dreads are down to his knees now, his voice more mature, and his songs more emotional and thoughtful. You could feel his joy at being on stage and sharing his music. Godbrother Ben Taylor joined for a song as well. After seeing Forte perform, I expect a resurgence of John Forte this summer. K'Naan's set was also a solid effort. He came out rocking, and the crowd was jamming along with every rhyme and beat. An extended story telling period and some radio harmonies slowed the set which took the early energy out of the show. But he ended strong. Wale was the headliner, but half the crowd emptied out by the time he hit the stage. He rapped with a DJ spinning behind him. I don't undrestand the Wale hype. All of his tunes are heavily produced and every song sounds like something you've heard before - isn't that a Ludacris song? that sounds like Lupe Fiasco? isn't that a Jay-Z mash-up? The old routine of bringing up a new hip hop star by filling his album with cameos with proven hip hop stars is getting tired. Time to freshen up the hip hop model guys. Wale is a new rapper playing the same old tired formula.....

So the opening act was a guy actually not listed but he was absolutely incredible and he failed to mention his own name other than mumbling it once so sadly, I forget it. John Forte was up next and let me tell you, if you have not heard of him, go do so...right now. This guy's story is incredible, his singing voice is amazing, and his lyrical rapping is awesome. K'Naan actually came out next and performed much to everyone's surprise and since my friends and I had arrived about 4 hours early, were touching the stage from front row. I've been to over 40 concerts, and K'Naan was hands down the best (Coldplay being the 2nd). He sounds better live than on recording, he interacted with the crowd literally the entire time, and he played all sorts of songs he does not have recorded. His performance was truly a sight to behold. 8th wonder of the world. Wale was pretty damn good too and was really good with crowd interaction and had K'Naan come back out to perform for a few more songs together. EVERYONE GO SEE THIS SHOW, ESPECIALLY K'NAAN AND JOHN FORTE!

I can always depend on K'Naan giving a beautiful show. This is my third time seeing him and even though I HATE the HOB Boston, the Mezzanine level wasn't too bad. By the time Wale got on, people bounced out and we were able to get a spot by the railing to look down and watch Wale. Though I haven't been listening to him faithfully, I'm a new fan. I really appreciated Wale's style and enjoyed the show in general.

Went to see K'Naan, and he exceeded all expectations. We weren't there to see Wale, and left shortly after he started (we weren't the only ones).

John Forte was great as well. Way too many underage kids Drinks were very expensive

It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. The opening act was with Michael Forte, he has such a smooth great voice, now I'm a fan. Wale and K'NAAN did a great performance, and to top it off surprised performances by NAS and Damian Marley! Who can beat that?

K'naan and Wale rocked the house, it was the greatest concert I have ever been to.

The K'Naan / Wale concert was absolutely amazing! Hands down one of the best concerts I've seen thus far. They definitely delivered the energy and perform most of my favorite songs.

The concert was great, I would invite a million people if i could.

Great show John Forte was very positive, and humble. WALE was very versatile w his style of rap and music choices it was not just your monotonous music everyone else is doing. My fav of course, K'naan, his performance was all about positivity, real lyricisim. He talked about his homeland and gave a heartfelt testimony about his life struggles as an immigrant. He really opens up to the crowd and shows u who he is. The surprise guests of the night were NAS and Damian Marley who gave a sample of their collab of music they r working on 2gether. Unforgettable!!

Amazing Show! Wale brought out up and comer J.Cole out to perform "Beautiful Bliss" from his Attention Deficit Album. K'naan brought out Nas to perforom "New York State of Mind"... and he also brougth out Damian Marley... the crowd nearly lost their minds. Overall, a great experience.

One of the best shows I have seen in a long time. Nas was there for a guest appearance. I had never heard Wale and he blew my mind.

When I arrived, the mood was being set by a soulful John Forté. Lyrically dope, cerebrally mesmerizing. Then Wale came on and wrecked the place. Simply awesome, although at times the audience seemed to have mixed reactions and was not as energetic as I thought they would be. But K'naan really gave it to us. From ballads and odes that he made the audience shut up for, to eardrum-shattering anthems, to little anecdotes in between I can say with a fair amount of confidence that K'naan is the best live performer I've seen. That list includes the Rolling Stones, U2, Kanye's Glow in the Dark, Major Lazer, Mos Def, Jay-z etc. K'naan killed them all. Oh, and his guest spots were epic. Wale, Nas and Damian Marley each did a song with K'naan, and then Dam and Nas did a song from Distant Relatives. Any and every chance I have to see K'naan again I would go in an instant.

wale was aight -- cudda played more old skool tracks from his first few mxtapes.. escobar and marley tore it up; can't wait for their new songs to come out

K'Naan showed true musical diversity. Keeping his music fresh with a live band, minimal gimmicks, and guest appearances from veteran rapper Nas and Damion " Jr. Gong" Marley. K'Naan rocked the crowd from beginning to end.

Wale was okay, but K'Naan is something special. He's truly unique, and he had the crowd near tears of joy, not just because of his fantastic songs, but because he brought two surprises along. K'Naan unexpectedly brought out Damien Marley and Nas!! $25 to see two great rising stars and two legends is unbeatable. Amazing concert.

K'Naan was awesome, and it was an awesome surprise to have Nas and Damian Marley show up! Really excellent show. I wish it hadn't been such a young crowd though!!

Such an amazing show. K'naan is so talented and eclectic. His sound is versatile. I don't think there is anyone who wouldn't like him.