k-os

IMO and in many, the best Canadian rapper. Breaking away from the treachery of commercial hip hop and money making artistry, he excels the art to a form that is most earthly, and real. He can bring heavy NY sounding hip hop in one track, then soulful guitar (played by him) blues in another. A true artist in a world of few.

Joyful Rebellion
Exit
(His two albums)

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k-os

A Canadian rapper/singer/songwriter/producer, whose given name is Kevin Brereton. His stage name is pronounced /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ "chaos," and the letters stand for "Knowledge of Self," although he has stated in interviews that the letters originally stood for "Kevin's Original Sound." Unlike many mainstream hip-hop artists, k-os generally does not focus on violence and sexual bravado, but rather introspective lyrics, love, and spirituality. While he still sometimes mentions the streets, he does so in a more philosophical, reflective way. Some of his best known songs include "Superstarr, Pt. Zero," "I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman," and "Crabbuckit."

Club DJ: Now we gonna play a joint from k-os, called "Superstarr, Part Zero!"
Club Kid: Huh? Who the hell is "chaos"?

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