The Dusty Foot Philosopher is the debut studio album by the Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan.

K'naan received particular praise for addressing serious topics, such as the wartorn conditions in his childhood home of Mogadishu, while still managing to display lightheartedness and humor.

[4] The production on The Dusty Foot Philosopher received significant attention for its distinctive, African-influenced sound; critics particularly highlighted the splashing-water melody of opening track "Wash It Down", which Robert Christgau likened to Mbuti water drumming.

[7][3][4][5] The album won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year in 2006 and was shortlisted for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize.

[10] "In the Beginning" is part of the soundtrack of the 2008 comedy Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.