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K-os Biography

K-os is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on February 20, 1972 in Toronto, Canada. Slick Rick was one of his musical influences growing up.

Growing up, k-os was a fan of artists and groups as diverse as New Order, Depeche Mode, Rx Bandits, Michael Jackson, Boogie Down Productions, Slick Rick, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Beatles. He said that he was “insecure” in high school and he pursued his musical ambitions because after performing at an assembly in his high school gym he realized performing attracted people towards him and it made him feel “powerful and … secure”. In 1992, he attended Carleton University in Ottawa for one semester to please his father. He returned to Toronto and enrolled into York University. Being friends with Nigel Williams, a member of the band Pocket Dwellers, Nigel encouraged k-os to continue to develop his musical abilities when he was confronted with “difficult forays”.

While attending York University, k-os gained his first exposure in the music industry in 1993 when he released the single “Musical Essence” with a music video financed by a VideoFACT grant. He dropped out of the university shortly afterwards. The single was produced with friends Clarence Gruff and Kevin Risto; currently, Risto is one half of the production duo known as Midi Mafia (produced the 50 Cent single “21 Questions”). After winning a MuchMusic Video Award for the single, k-os was noticed by NBA player John Salley, who became his manager. With the single gaining moderate success, k-os was invited to perform in the 1995 Hip-Hop Explosion Tour, with other Canadian acts such as Rascalz and Ghetto Concept. Salley and Raphael Saadiq began work with k-os on his planned debut Missing Links, eventually releasing his second single “Rise Like the Sun” in 1996. k-os suddenly withdrew from the music industry in 1996 after receiving an offer from BMG. k-os would later say that during this time he had already completed several albums but was dissatisfied with his music. He described his music as “pretentious and derivative,” and stated at the time that he was “still trying to figure out who he was.”

He was born Kevin Brereton in Toronto, Ontario, and styled his rap name k-os to mean ‘knowledge of self.’

His set his messages often in opposition to mainstream hip-hop, criticizing the glorification of violence and fame.

Kevin Brereton (born February 20, 1972), better known by his stage name k-os (/ˈ k eɪ . ɒ s / ; “chaos”), is a Canadian alternative rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His given name may also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he later adopted.

K-os Net Worth

K-os is one of the richest Rapper from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, K-os's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He lived in Trinidad from the age of 9 to 13, and surrounded himself with music to cope with the loneliness.

On March 26, 2002, k-os released his debut album Exit in Canada to critical acclaim. The United States release followed the next year on January 28, 2003. The album incorporated several music styles, and was described as a “carefully blended pastiche of hip-hop, soul, rock, R&B, and a touch of reggae” by Stylus Magazine. Billboard Magazine called the album “One of the finest hip-hop records Canada has ever produced.” The first single and promotional track for the album was “Heaven Only Knows”. Like the “Musical Essence” single, the video for “Heaven Only Knows” was sponsored by a VideoFACT grant. The second single, “Superstarr Pt. Zero”, was then released, which won “Best Music Video” award at the 2003 Urban X-Posure Awards.

After the Canadian release of the album, k-os toured with India.Arie across United States to promote his album. Despite receiving positive reviews, Exit sold only 40,000 albums in the U.S. and 27,000 in Canada according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album went on to win several music awards including the “Album Design of the Year” award at the Juno Awards of 2003. k-os won the “Best International Hip Hop Artist” award at the Source Awards the same year. k-os also appeared and performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In 2003, k-os collaborated with The Chemical Brothers on their single “Get Yourself High”. The track was nominated for “Best Dance Recording” at the 2005 Grammy Awards. k-os said, on the show “profile” on mtv, that The Chemical Brothers sent him 5 tracks and he picked the one they wanted him to pick (“Get Yourself High”) and he freestyled to it. In the same year, the song “Freeze” was featured in the songlist for SSX 3.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He continued to live with his manager Salley in Los Angeles. Soon after, Red1 of the Rascalz, whom k-os befriended at the 1995 Explosion Tour, invited him to move to Vancouver, British Columbia. There he contributed a verse and chorus lines to the Rascalz’ Global Warning album, released in 1999. He had also been invited to contribute to Rascalz’ groundbreaking single “Northern Touch”, but was unable to participate due to other commitments. k-os returned to the music scene by performing at the North by Northeast music festival in 1999. He took stage with the Vancouver band Namedropper.

Who is K-os Dating?

According to our records, K-os is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, K-os’s is not dating anyone.

Despite suggesting that Exit might be his only album, k-os released his second album Joyful Rebellion on August 24, 2004. The album was well received and became platinum in Canada in February 2005. The album and the second album single, Crabbuckit, were rated the most downloaded “Hip Hop/Rap” album and track on the iTunes Store in Canada upon their release. The album also earned the number two spot on Rolling Stone critic Karen Bliss’s top ten album list for 2004, where she described the artist as a “destined superstar.” The album maintained the same formula as Exit; k-os himself later described Joyful Rebellion as being a “rant against the state of hip hop”. Joyful Rebellion featured a total of six singles. The debut single, “B-Boy Stance”, was followed by “Crabbuckit”, “Man I Used to Be”, and “The Love Song”, each accompanied by a music video. The radio exclusive titles “Crucial” and “Dirty Water” were released shortly after. The single “Crabbuckit” went on to be nominated three times at the 2005 Canadian Radio Music Awards.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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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. A third album, Atlantis: Hymns for Disco, was released in 2006 and also went platinum. His fourth album, Yes!, was released in 2009. His fifth album Black on Blonde was released in 2013. He released his sixth album, Can’t Fly Without Gravity in 2015. From 1996 to 2016, K-os was the third best-selling Canadian hip hop artist in Canada (behind Drake and Swollen Members).

k-os was nominated four times at the 2004 Canadian Urban Music Awards and won two awards for the single “B-Boy Stance”. In 2005 k-os received three Juno Awards for the album. In the same year, the single Crabbuckit won the “Best Pop Video” award out of four nominations while Man I Used to Be won “MuchVibe Best Rap Video”, “Best Director” and “Best Cinematography” at the annual MuchMusic Video Awards. He won the “Best Songwriter” and “Fan Choice Award” at the 2005 Canadian Urban Music Awards. On November 15, 2005, k-os released the Publicity Stunt DVD. The DVD featured singles and concert footage dating back to 1998 and footage from the 2005 concert at the Molson Amphitheatre, Canada’s highest attended Hip Hop concert. According to the Canadian Recording Industry Association, the DVD became platinum in February 2006 in Canada.

Facts & Trivia

K-os Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. K-os celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

On October 10, 2006, Atlantis: Hymns For Disco was released in Canada, with a global release scheduled on February 6, 2007. The album went platinum in Canada during December of the same year. Atlantis, written and produced by k-os, featured collaborations with Sam Roberts and Buck 65. The album debuted as number one and number five on the “Digital Albums” and “Current Albums” Canadian charts, respectively. The album reached number five on Music World’s top ten in its opening week. While the album continued to merge several musical genres, k-os described the album as being more vocal due to him becoming more comfortable with his singing voice. Atlantis was also described as leaving behind the “social commentaries” and hip hop critique present on his last two albums. Subsequent singles are “Sunday Morning” and “Flypaper”. ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown has used the chorus of “Sunday Morning” as an intro returning from commercial break the past two seasons. k-os was one of the top 3 nominees for the Juno Awards of 2007 with five nominations although failed to win one.

Where is K-OS now?

He has been largely off the radar since his 2015 album, Can’t Fly Without Gravity — “All I’ve done from 2015 to 2020 is make music,” he says — but now he’s returned with a new EP, entitled Boshido.

What is K-OS real name?

Kevin Brereton

Is K-OS Will I Am?

Who wrote Crabbuckit?

k-os

WHO released the first hip hop album in Canada?

Early 1980s He was also featured on Rap the Night Away, a 1981 album by Bobby Boyer and Demo Cates which has been credited as the first full-length Canadian hip hop album.

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