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1. k-os (born Kevin Brereton on February 20, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer of Trinidadian descent. His real name may also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he adopted later.
The alias “k-os” is pronounced “chaos” and is an acronym for “Knowledge of Self,” although in a later interview he also said that it stands for “Kheaven’s Original Sound.” His music incorporates a wide variety of music genres including but not limited to rap, funk, rock, and reggae. The lyrics frequently focus on promoting a “positive message” while at times expressing criticism of mainstream hip hop culture’s obsession with money, fame and glorification of violence. A musician as well as a producer, k-os has written and produced a large portion of all four of his albums. k-os usually performs with a live band, something that is uncommon in the hip hop genre. He sometimes plays guitar and keyboard both during live performances and in the studio.
k-os received his first musical exposure with the single “Musical Essence,” released in 1993. After the release of his second single “Rise Like The Sun” in 1996 he withdrew from the industry because he was dissatisfied with his musical style. He reappeared briefly in 1999 and released his debut album Exit in 2002. The album received positive reviews but sold relatively few copies. He released his second album Joyful Rebellion in 2004, which received platinum status in Canada. Joyful Rebellion received positive reviews, but at times was criticized for speaking extensively on the state of hip hop.
1. k-os (born Kevin Brereton on February 20, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer of Trinidadian descent. His real name may also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he adopted later.
The alias “k-os” is pronounced “chaos” and is an acronym for “Knowledge of Self,” although in a later interview he also said that it stands for “Kheaven’s Original Sound.” His music incorporates a wide variety of music genres including but not limited to rap, funk, rock, and reggae. The lyrics frequently focus on promoting a “positive message” while at times expressing criticism of mainstream hip hop culture’s obsession with money, fame and glorification of violence. A musician as well as a producer, k-os has written and produced a large portion of all four of his albums. k-os usually performs with a live band, something that is uncommon in the hip hop genre. He sometimes plays guitar and keyboard both during live performances and in the studio.
k-os received his first musical exposure with the single “Musical Essence,” released in 1993. After the release of his second single “Rise Like The Sun” in 1996 he withdrew from the industry because he was dissatisfied with his musical style. He reappeared briefly in 1999 and released his debut album Exit in 2002. The album received positive reviews but sold relatively few copies. He released his second album Joyful Rebellion in 2004, which received platinum status in Canada. Joyful Rebellion received positive reviews, but at times was criticized for speaking extensively on the state of hip hop.
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Crabbuckit
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The Love Song
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I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman
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Man I Used to Be
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Born to Run
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The Rain
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Burning Bridges
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Zambony
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Crucial
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The Aviator
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Uptown Girl
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mirror in the Sky
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Eye Know Something
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Shoutbox
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vanlierop wrote:
Come back to Perth.. at least come to Melbourne
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jeffstevens199 wrote:
YES~!
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Ross_Kminah wrote:
As well as in Poland.
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Tunes79 wrote:
This guy needs to do a show in the UK.
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amackeh wrote:
Just posted a review of Yes! at http://www.aroundinsound.com Give it a look and let me know what you think!
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gottalovett07 wrote:
does anybody have the remix album (Yes! It's Yours) ?
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princess_182 wrote:
EDGEFEST REVIEW - REMIXES & NEW TRACKS FEATURING: Arkells, The Stills, K-OS, Metric, Alexisonfire, AFI & BILLY TALENT http://room-noise.blogspot.com/2009/06/edgefest-artists-remixes.html
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Trusso32 wrote:
How is superstarr pt. 0 not even ear the top 10 that song is ill!
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chIntzLDSB wrote:
Thx a lot for Joyful Rebellion, its just awesome, plz come to Europe !!
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Cynegetician wrote:
why is he wairing tootsie rolls on he head
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keltysem wrote:
K-OS made the list for the 2009 Polaris Prize! And there's a contest to win CD copies of each of the long-list nominated records, and a series of handmade, limited edition prints that are custom designed for, and presented to, each nominee the night of the gala. Here's the link: http://www.exclaim.ca/contests/ContestEntry.aspx?fid2=484
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DKBOS wrote:
like this
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j_morrison wrote:
@TheMuffin-Man: I started with Atlantis:Hymns for a Disco. Start with either that or Joyful Rebellion.
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woojae wrote:
love this
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UGkid wrote:
Joyfull Rebellion.
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TheMuffin-Man wrote:
Which K-Os album should I start with? I like his more upbeat/jazz/funk songs
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MrMeanDove wrote:
Every k-os album: Kevin Brereton remakes "Rock 'n Roll" by Mos Def 12 times
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j_morrison wrote:
k-os at V-fest? He's better than that....
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bkelleher wrote:
k-os is my boiiii (new album is solid, not as good as hymns for disco but that'd be a feat)
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Daggs wrote:
"yes!" album is awesome! yes yes yes!! :)
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Jul
17
Ed Fest 2009
Northlands Grounds, Edmonton, Canada
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Jul
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2009 Virgin Festival B.C.
Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, Vancouver BC, Canada
3 shouts
| 15 attendees
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Aug
7
Regina Folk Festival
Victoria Park, Regina, Canada
2 shouts
| 34 attendees
News
K-OS New Single Support
9 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/kos
K-OS's new single, "I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman" has officially been picked up by The Beat 91.5 FM in Kitchener, Ontario.
Show some love and help support this new single by calling into The Beat . …
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27 Apr 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/kos
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Recent Activity
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himuroids and bouh_osti added k-os to their libraries. yesterday evening
- k-os posted a news item ‘K-OS New Single Support’. yesterday evening
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paperbagdaisy, kingdeus, orangesmurf and 7 other people added k-os to their libraries. yesterday evening
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pete_bug wrote about k-os in heute:pop:morgen playlist 08/07/2009. Wednesday morning
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cytrace, Doublen555, Ferrante_Andrew and 3 other people added k-os to their libraries. Wednesday morning
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HereSheComesNow tagged k-os with ‘seen live’. Wednesday morning
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frank1986 tagged k-os with ‘hip-hop’. Wednesday morning
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mhmar11, demariohenagan, chemicalcityy and 12 other people added k-os to their libraries. Tuesday evening
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Mr_Unkn0wn connected k-os to the group BEATSBEATSBEATS. Monday morning
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I-IipI-IopLives, discjunki, lmlamothe and 1 other person added k-os to their libraries. Monday morning
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