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Rap
Release Date: 01/28/2003
The spelling of
Kheaven Brereton's first name is not coincidental:
Brereton, aka
K-Os, brings a heavy dose of spirituality to his debut
hip-hop album, and a healthy dose of positivity as well. It's not the only aspect that deviates from the turn of the millennium
hip-hop formula, though: It's also an eclectic mix of musical styles, incorporating everything from standard
hip-hop beats to
reggae,
soul, and even
flamenco.
K-Os' mission is to defy expectations in the music and the message -- rather than talking about standard themes like bucks and booty, it's about self-discovery. (For illustration, a snippet from the liner notes reads, "It seems that we all fear the ending of our 'selves,' but in reality we fear losing all the things we 'know,' especially who we THINK we are.") There's always a danger with albums like this that they may come across as preachy or, even worse, as novelties. Thankfully,
Exit is neither. The music is always substantial, and
K-Os is every bit as good a singer as an MC. Even more importantly, when it comes to the words,
K-Os only guides, never demands.
~Sean Carruthers, All Music Guide
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