K-os

About K-os

In promoting what he calls a positive message, he touches on themes of wealth, class, and violence.

Kevin Brereton, better known by his stage name k-os, is an alternative Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. His first name can also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he later adopted. The alias "k-os", spelled with the letter "k", means less aggression than other rappers' aliases with all-capitalized names, like KRS-One. It stands for "Knowledge of Self", although in a later interview he said it originally meant "Kevin's Original Sound". K-os music combines many musical genres, including rap, funk, rock and reggae. The lyrics often focus on promoting a "positive message" while at times expressing a critique of Orthodox hip hop culture's obsession with money, fame, and the honor of violence. As a musician and producer, k-os wrote and produced almost all parts of his four albums. k-os usually performs with a live band, which is not common in the hip hop genre.

Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar, sampler, turntable
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Alternative hip hop
Labels	Universal Music Canada, Astralwerks, Caroline, Virgin, EMI Records, Dine Alone Records, Last Gang
Birth name	Kevin Brereton
Born	February 20, 1972
Years active	1993–present

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Trivia

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

K-os before fame

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

Achievement of K-os

His messages were frequently at odds with mainstream hip-hop, criticizing the glorification of violence and celebrity.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

K-os family life

Kevin Brereton was born in Toronto, Ontario, and his rap name k-os stands for 'knowledge of self.'.

Associations of K-os

Slick Rick was a musical impact on him when he was younger.

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