Kenan Bell Explained

Kenan Bell
Years Active:2008–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]

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About kenanbell.com . 2012-02-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161018114818/http://kenanbell.com/about . 2016-10-18 . dead .
  2. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/oct/21/new-band-kenan-bell New band of the day - No 414: Kenan Bell | Music | guardian.co.uk
  3. http://www.imposemagazine.com/features/kenan-bell Kenan Bell | Bothering | Impose Magazine
  4. http://sonatacantata.com/ Sonata Cantata Official Website
  5. http://vansshoes.tumblr.com/post/17745196997/vansmusic-musicians-cisco-adler-kenan-bell vans shoes
  6. http://buzzbands.la/2009/03/23/kenan-bell-has-a-little-bit-of-good-news-for-you/ Kenan Bell has a little bit of ‘Good News’ for you
  7. Web site: NBA 2K10 Soundtrack Listing - Xbox . 2012-02-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111208185758/http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/20834/NBA-2K10-Soundtrack-Listing . 2011-12-08 . dead .
  8. http://last.fm/music/Kenan+Bell Kenan Bell – Discover music, concerts, stats, & pictures at Last.fm
  9. http://www.urb.com/2010/09/14/kenan-bell-releases-hip-hop-r-i-p-mixtape/ Kenan Bell Releases ‘Hip Hop R.I.P.’ Mixtape | URB.COM
  10. http://hiphopfiend.org/2011/01/kenan-bell-31-flavors-first-four-instalments/ Kenan Bell – 31 Flavors (First Four Instalments) « HipHopFiend
  11. Web site: ALARM Press Album Download: Kenan Bell's Summer Solstice Vol. 3 . 2012-02-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120207214000/http://alarmpress.com/41191/blog/music-news/album-download-kenan-bells-summer-solstice-vol-3/ . 2012-02-07 . dead .
  12. http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/08/de_la_soul_dmc.html De La Soul (& DMC) played Nokia, Prince Paul DJing Pool Party Sunday (w/ Del da Funky Homosapien, Kenan Bell, others)
  13. http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/08/del_tha_funkee.html Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Gravy Train!!!!, Kenan Bell, DD/MM/YYYY & Prince Paul @ Williamsburg Waterfront - pics
  14. Web site: On the Road with Kenan Bell, continued URB.COM . 2012-02-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130730190458/http://www.urb.com/2010/02/09/on-the-road-with-kenan-bell-continued/ . 2013-07-30 . dead .
  15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110325054146/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/03/20/snoop-dogg-warren-g-remember-nate-dogg-at-sxsw/ Warren G And Snoop Dogg Remember Nate Dogg At SXSW

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