Kenan Bell

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Kenan Bell
Years active2008–present
Associated acts Aceyalone, De La Soul, Josh Klinghoffer, RJD2, People Under The Stairs

Kenan Bell is an independent hip hop artist and teacher from Los Angeles, CA. [1] [2] Kenan Bell's production team includes himself, Jason Burkhart and Jon Siebels. [3] Kenan Bell is associated with Jon Siebels's Sonata Contata record label, having releases there. [4]

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In 2012 he became one of Vans's "Vans Custom Culture Ambassadors" with Cisco Adler and The Hold Steady. [5]

Releases

A 2009 single “Good Day” included B-side “T.G.I.F.” featuring West Coast pioneer Aceyalone, who has performed the track with Kenan Bell on occasion, included an appearance at SXSW.

A 2009 mixtape, "Good News The Mixtape" featured remixes of artists such as Pink Floyd, Duran Duran and Neil Diamond. [6]

His 2010 single, "Like This" was featured in the NBA 2K10 video game. [7]

His full length debut, “Until the Future” was released on March 30, 2010. [8] The record included vocal contributions from Martha Davis, vocalist of new wave band, The Motels.

Fall of 2010 saw the release of "Hip Hop R.I.P" a mixtape built on the beats of fallen stars (Gangstarr, Run DMC among others) said to be "breathing new life into these gems of hip hop history" [9]

"Planes, Trains And Automobiles" Ep was released in December 2010.

January 2011 saw the release of "31 Flavors" a release comprising 31 songs, one for each day of the month. [10]

2011 brought the 3 volume mixtape, "Summer Solstice", a seasonal celebration. [11]

Live Band, Performances & Touring

In 2009 Kenan Bell was an opening act on De La Soul's 20th anniversary tour for 3 Feet High & Rising. [12] That year also saw other shows with Prince Paul and Del The Funky Homosapien. [13]

2010 saw a tour with RJD2. [14]

In 2011 Kenan Bell was a part of Vibe's "Respect The West" show at SXSW with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Warren G. [15] They also played the 2011 edition of the Eagle Rock Music Festival. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "About | kenanbell.com". Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  2. ↑ New band of the day - No 414: Kenan Bell | Music | guardian.co.uk
  3. 1 2 Kenan Bell | Bothering | Impose Magazine
  4. ↑ Sonata Cantata Official Website
  5. ↑ vans shoes
  6. ↑ Kenan Bell has a little bit of ‘Good News’ for you
  7. ↑ "NBA 2K10 Soundtrack Listing - Xbox". Archived from the original on 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  8. ↑ Kenan Bell – Discover music, concerts, stats, & pictures at Last.fm
  9. ↑ Kenan Bell Releases ‘Hip Hop R.I.P.’ Mixtape | URB.COM
  10. ↑ Kenan Bell – 31 Flavors (First Four Instalments) « HipHopFiend
  11. ↑ "ALARM Press Album Download: Kenan Bell's Summer Solstice Vol. 3". Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  12. ↑ De La Soul (& DMC) played Nokia, Prince Paul DJing Pool Party Sunday (w/ Del da Funky Homosapien, Kenan Bell, others)
  13. ↑ Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Gravy Train!!!!, Kenan Bell, DD/MM/YYYY & Prince Paul @ Williamsburg Waterfront - pics
  14. ↑ "On the Road with Kenan Bell, continued | URB.COM". Archived from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  15. ↑ Warren G And Snoop Dogg Remember Nate Dogg At SXSW
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