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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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Joyful Rebellion
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Atlantis - Hymns for Disco
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Yes!
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Exit
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The Rain
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Man I Used To Be
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mirror in the Sky
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Shoutbox
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gentlemandn wrote:
whats that new song by him. like "i forgot how to pray god"
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floek wrote:
he`s so good....
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gottalovett07 wrote:
Top 15 albums of the decade! Check it out! http://constantelevation.tumblr.com/post/310233313/top-15-albums-of-the-decade
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PWNdestroyPWN wrote:
I wouldn't put Yes! in my top 5, but it's definitely up there. Joyful Rebellion is still my favorite K-os album though.
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NJShady wrote:
no doubt Yes! is top 5 of 09. k-os is a genius
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alexmerricks wrote:
No doubt! K-OS leads us into the next Golden Age... Do what you do best. Educate us and entertain us...
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mhunke wrote:
Yes! = top 5 album of 2009
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olimak_Vo wrote:
eee http://www.lastfm.ru/music/mr.+Kal/_/Мистер+Кал+придет+за+тобой
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FABELHAFTen wrote:
ВОТ ОНО - YES! I was too wonder to see a new super song like - UPTOWN GIRL and open a little world of new direction =)
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Aaronnnn wrote:
I can never get tired of flypaper
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getinorgetout wrote:
completely underrated.
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puffx0r wrote:
Ah, the O.C., where everyone is rich and white... Yes, Hustlers, grab your guns.
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five_elements wrote:
This guy is never coming to London, is he? Shit fucking sucks.
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Ihateboston wrote:
3000 plays.
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TovarischLenin wrote:
atlantis - amazin' жалко неет русских аналогов
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cjeong wrote:
atlantis:hymns for disco is such a solid album..
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RuruRoosta wrote:
Freeze.
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mhunke wrote:
just gave Exit a full listen for the first time in years, and I forgot just how incredibly dope it is
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L8yBejbi wrote:
officially in love with the man [!]
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Wusrt wrote:
genius!
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Come see me sell toys (!?!) - Need your help supporting a good cause
16 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/kos
YO! I'm doing A Dare to Remember for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The idea is to do something to help turn the tide of AIDS in Africa by choosing a “dare,” setting a fund-raising goal and encoura. …
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jesuselizondoh wrote about The Used – Blue and Yellow in my 2009 top 100, pretty much ATL. yesterday morning
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gammaraej_ tagged k-os with ‘canadian’. Sunday evening
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j_morrison wrote about k-os in Top 20 Albums of 2009. Sunday morning
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j_morrison wrote about k-os – Yes! in Top 20 Albums of 2009. Sunday morning
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