| k-os Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1972 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
k-os is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer who has established himself in the music industry with the release of his work which includes albums, tracks, and mixtapes such as Joyful Rebellion, Atlantis: Hymns for Disco, Black on Blonde, Man I Used to Be, Sunday Morning, and The Dog Is Mine.
Born Name
Kevin Brereton
Nick Name
k-os
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
Education
k-os got enrolled at Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute located in Whitby, Ontario. He also attended Carleton University and York University.
Occupation
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Family
- Father –Â He was a minister at 2 congregations in the Greater Toronto Area and also worked as a computer engineer who later became Director of Communications for BWIA.
- Mother – She owned a cosmetics company.
- Siblings – Joshua (Younger Brother), Andrew Richard (Younger Brother)
Genre
Alternative Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Sampler, Turntable
Labels
Universal Music Canada, Astralwerks/Caroline/Virgin/EMI Records, Dine Alone Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
k-os has Trinidadian roots.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Sports a stubble
Religion
He grew up under the care of Jehovah’s Witness parents.
k-os Facts
- k-os stands for “Knowledge of Self” and the intended lower case “k” has been used to appear less aggressive. Also, he said in an interview that the acronym stands for “Kevin’s Original Sound”.
- He released his debut album, Exit, on March 26, 2002, and it included tracks like Heaven Only Knows and Masquerade.
- His 3rd studio album, Atlantis: Hymns for Disco, was released in Canada on October 10, 2006, and was ranked at number #5 in both the Canadian Albums Chart and the U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. Also, it became a certified ‘Platinum’ in Canada.
- While growing up, k-os used to follow several artists and groups like New Order, Depeche Mode, Rx Bandits, Michael Jackson, Boogie Down Productions, Slick Rick, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Beatles.
- He is a vegetarian.
- k-os has also supported the animal rights organization, PETA.
Featured Image by Nettwerk Artist Management / Nettwerk Artist Management – Monika Selnar / CC BY-SA 3.0
