Lets start with I enjoy Underground Hip Hop

Such as: Zion I, Louis Logic, Binary Star, Unknown Prophets

which is quite a different sound than EXIT, But K-os has plesantly supprised me, if you think that this could be appealing read on...

From playing this at my house and in my car people (mainly my friends) think that K-os singing his hooks or voice-overs is R&B are sorely mistaken, This along with REAL instruments, thought provoking vocals, and tight drum paterns sums up REAL hip hop. I admit to sleeping on K-os for a while given that most Canadian rappers till him have not impressed me to the point of purchasing the album. Till I heard "Freeze"; a slick rick inspired drum pattern lays foundation to a battle oriented ryme. The track will make your moms nod her head, no doubt. What really caught me was how K-os (real name Kheaven Brereton) mixes authentic musical instruments, dope drums, and his lyricism is second to none. Clearly seen in "Neutroniks" - a really, really dope song. He swtiches his style to fit each pause, building up to the beat dropping again. His ability to ride a beat, spit knowladge, and though I despise R&B; his beats and voice I believe go beyond that genere. K-os has really refreshed me in the sense that he is doing what others are either intimidated to do b/c lack of support / being dissed, or cant do because they lack tallent of MR. Brereton a genuinly complete album.

If this was helpfull and you enjoy the same music see my other reviews

-kbt

Those are the key words to describe this album. His talents are versatile; skilled to be an MC and a singer as well. Such skills are hard to find. Lyrics are powerful and a positive influence towards the hip hop generation. He speaks of truth. Beats are very catchy and dope. You gotta get this album!

I'm not a big fan of rap, but hip-hop is another thing. K-os brings every aspect of music. He's an eclectic that can rap to anything.

My Favorites:

With the acoustic "Heaven Only Knows", K-os raps to a beat-less track. Just problems and things about him that heaven only know about.

With the reggae beat and booming bass in "Superstarr Part 1", K-os sings how someone got so low when they're a superstar.

Yet another guitar with a simple beat, K-os sings about needing "Patience" and soon understanding.

Going into the country vibe, K-os sings "Superstarr, Pt. 2" in the same context as part 1. This is more of a softer side of Kheaven.

With a house beat and simple piano chords, K-os raps and sings this track the truth about so many things in "Superstarr, Part Zero".

Kheaven is the beginning of hip-hop and the start of reality without talking about bling or who's ho that is and how big that is and without profanity. I could care less if you cuss or not but if you can bring a message in your music without cussin' and you're a rapper, that's when everyone grows up.

Other ear openers:

Call Me

Freeze

Higher

Masquerade

Heaven Only Knows (Remix)

Please get this album, it's the start of real hip-hop and certainly not the end.

Most people are unfamiliar with K-os, unless they peeped him with thr Rascalz & Barrington Levy a few years back. There is some really dope hip hop north of the border being slept on( and it's really hard to find unless you cross that border). Fortunately, K-os crept out of nowhere with this long awaited debut and you can order it right here at Amazon. This is far from your average hip hop album, Exit is an innovative collection of songs infusing elements of reggae,jazz,rock &,soul.

Did I mention he's got skills with the rhymes? Guest apearances are limited to just one, (Red-One, that is, of the Rascalz)

Overall, this album is solid and it really grows on you.I saw the Superstar pt.zero video just once and was on a mission to find this album. That videos been airring on Mtv2,B.E.T, and I'm guessing Much Music ( which unfortunately, I don't have anymore.)

All hail the new king of the T-Dot --sorry kardi

Words cannot explain how great an album this is. Every track is nothing more than absolute bliss... I can barely find the words to stress the fact the fact that this is without a doubt one of the best CD's I've ever heard... Perfect blending of music from every genre. This album crosses so many musical boundaries, it's amazing to think it came out this well. No other artist out there could pull off something as great as this. This album, since the first day I bought it, has remained in my CD changer. Every track flows seamlessly to the next, from soul to rap to R&B to rock... It's unbelievable. No commercialism in this LP at all, and it couldn't be better.

If you were thinking about buying this album, stop any and all negative thinking, there should be none.