K-Os isn’t your traditional hip-hop performer. His debut album Exit comprises of many musical influences and bares a sweet resemblance to the cross breed of early nineties hip-hop fusion. Many different styles are evident throughout the entire album, jumping from hip-hop to R&B, touching on Reggae and Dub. The music can vary from big beat and acoustic guitar to piano loops and jazz elements, creating an amalgamation of sounds and reverberations that are extremely pleasing to the listening ear. Overall, Exit is a very professional and tremendously artistic release by the increasingly famous and highly regarded chameleon of hip-hop.
K-Os exemplifies his talent by altering his musical formula from one song to another. “Fantastique” is deep bass, traditional hip-hop while further along he puts on his D’Angelo stance and croons his heart on “Patience," showing us mad R&B flava. His constant comparison as the male equivalent of Lauryn Hill (the one from the Fugees, not the newly repented and preachy Lauryn) epitomizes his raw and natural talent as a performer. K-Os may become Canada’s first truly talented hip-hop export (sorry Maestro Fresh Wes).
Exit is a stellar debut album from a very talented musical artist. With proper exposure and a clear path to success, K-Os may be rocking the mic for a very long time (even though this may be his only release). Truly I tell you, K-Os is refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable. Because you know that everybody needs a little "K-Os" in their lives once in awhile.
1. Intro
2. Fantastique
3. Call Me
4. Heaven only Knows
5. Superstarr Part 1
6. Freeze
7. The Anthem
8. Patience
9. Higher
10. Masquerade
11. Follow me
12. Superstarr Part 2
13. Neutroniks