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k-os Exit [Original] Release Date: 2003 01 28 Label: Astralwerks The spelling of Kheaven Brereton's first name is not coincidental: Brereton, aka K-Os, brings a heavy dose of spirituality to his debut hip-hop album, and a healthy dose of positivity as well. It's not the only aspect that deviates from the turn of the millennium hip-hop formula, though: It's also an eclectic mix of musical styles, incorporating everything from standard hip-hop beats to reggae, soul, and even flamenco. K-Os' mission is to defy expectations in the music and the message -- rather than talking about standard themes like bucks and booty, it's about self-discovery. (For illustration, a snippet from the liner notes reads, "It seems that we all fear the ending of our 'selves,' but in reality we fear losing all the things we 'know,' especially who we THINK we are.") There's always a danger with albums like this that they may come across as preachy or, even worse, as novelties. Thankfully, Exit is neither. The music is always substantial, and K-Os is every bit as good a singer as an MC. Even more importantly, when it comes to the words, K-Os only guides, never demands. Sean Carruthers, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Fantastique Special Ed [1], Bereton :21 2 Call Me Bereton 2:52 3 Heaven Only Knows Bereton 3:58 4 Superstar, Pt. 1 Klyne, Bereton 3:55 5 Freeze Bereton 3:41 6 Anthem Bereton 3:54 7 Patience Bereton 4:22 8 Higher Bereton 3:48 9 Masquerade Bereton 3:42 10 Follow Me Bereton 5:37 11 Superstar, Pt. 2 Klyne 4:00 12 [Untitled Track] 4:05 13 [Untitled Track] 4:49 Releases: Year Type Label 2002 CD Astralwerks

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