Brilliant cd
I've been waiting for a cd like this for a long time. Ever since Lauryn Hill's cd...i've had an urge to listen to substantial music that actually sends out an important message.K-os isn't an average hip hop artist...at least for the year 2003. Today hip hop artists are concerned about bling bling and getting girls. But K-os is different. If you just listen to his cd you'll understand, hes an extremely spirtual person and his music sounds raw and almost... innocent...(?) i love K-os he has great values and he says that he is on a "mission"...what is the mission? well many interpetations can come out of just listening to this cd.
Hes a brilliant rapper and he also has a beautful singing voice. Hid cd isn't all hip hip, he has a rock jam in there, some raggae and some r&b...he mixes interesting acoustic sounds on some of his tracks instead of studio produced beats. In "heaven Only knows" he uses accoustic guitar, some piano, and what sounds like a cello (?).. no commercial, studio produced beats....its raw and brilliant, i think its the best song on the album.
If you're into Lauryn hill, than i think you'll like this cd... and for anyone whos looking for something refreshing and positive.
K-os, one of the best
After spending years developing his music, K-os has finally released his first solo album. EXIT.. this cd is certainly not to be taken as an outro to K-os' music career... this is more of an exit from the more commercial and exposed realm of rap music. With fresh acoustic sounds and a mellow singing style, K-os brings Canadian hip hop to a new level. Every song on the cd is quality and you can hear his love for music in his voice. Don't get me wrong, this cd has chillin' appeal, but K-os can also spit some fearsome and thought out rhymes. He does so on songs such as 'follow me', 'freeze', 'fantastique' and also 'masquerade'. Tuning it down on notch, K-os delivers in 'call me', 'heaven only knows', 'patience' and one version of 'superstar'. For all you Canadian music lovers, this cd essential to your collection. Five Stars Earned. K-os!
DO NOT GET THIS COPY......MISSING SONG
Superstarr Pt. Zero is not on this album. Don't get this copy. Get the album with the picture of him on the cover.
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
This is just one of those CDs you've got to hear to believe. I bought it yesterday based off my memory of Superstarr, Pt. Zero and Heaven Only Knows, and have listened to it four times through already. The entire CD is fantastic, full of original beats and tight rhymes that are hard to find the likes of. Two of my favorites so far are "Call Me" and "Neutroniks," but the whole CD if off the charts. The two best thing about K-OS?1) How eclectic he is, incorporating so many different styles to create something truly unique.
2) Not only is he unique, but he's authentic. So much of mainstream hip-hop is arrogant - all about the jewels and girls and fame. K-OS is a true believer who brings it back to where the music is what matters. One of the only hip-hop CDs I've ever seen without the need for an "Explicit Lyrics" warning on the covers, which is so refreshing.
Even if you're not primarily a hip-hop fan, you'll love K-OS. Like Talib Kweli, he has the same ability to rhyme about stuff that matters and use his raw talent for something that's actually worth your while to listen to.
Perfect example of what Hip-Hop was and should still be.
I was a little apprehensive when i purchased the album but with only one listen, i knew it was meant to be.The first thing you notice is the amazing and hypnotizing beats. Its a combination of a acoustic guitar, strings, hip-hop and ascribed beats. It a mixture of Rap, R&B, Rock, Reggae, and hispanic influenced sounds. Once you get over beats you listen to the lyrics. His lyrics contain so much wisdom and experince. The conflusion of the two should be enough to persuade any true fan of "music" to buy the CD, but, his purpose of an apology towards the masses for Hip-Hop's negative impact on my generation and the proposal of his mission just give it such justifaction that you can't help but sympathize with him. There was just one problem with the album, it seems at times that he holds back of his true feelings which makes you question his true potential.
