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k-os

Thursday Jul 3, 2003

Exit is a truly unique and enlivening musical experience. You can’t help but feel passionately moved when you listen to this album. The acoustic freshness and melodic singing are not what you would expect from a hip-hop record, but this is not your average hip-hop. K-os unites his love for hip-hop with a blend of soul, rock, and reggae, giving birth to a liberating musical pilgrimage.

I’ve always had a special respect for diverse musicians. Exit is mostly a one-man show, from the ground up. K-os produces, raps, and sings on this eclectic collection of songs. It took me several listens to realize that there are no guest singers or mc’s. K-os moves so freely from singing to rapping that it sometimes sounds like there are two different vocalists. The moods of this album express a range of emotions and thoughts. Soothing inspiration, contemplative spirituality, and a childish, playful romanticism. You won’t hear much greed, hate, or self-worship in this album.