K-OS - CAN'T FLY WITHOUT GRAVITY (09.04.2015) [OFFICIAL ALBUM THREAD]

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10.16.2014: http://144000.tumblr.com/post/100180447141 I don't know what this is but he posted so I followed suit.





For reference, ""Northern Touch" is a Canadian hip hop single, which was released in 1998 by Rascalz in collaboration with Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust and Choclair. It is one of the most important individual songs in the history of Canadian hip hop, which almost singlehandedly transformed the genre from a largely ignored underground movement into a viable commercial endeavour." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Touch

Not to set my expectations too high, I expect big things from this record. There is nothing but big dogs on this record and I hope they crush it.

 

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10.26.2014: http://144000.tumblr.com/post/101010493221 Extended "Dude" Snippet. This s h i t sounds tough.

 

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10.29.2014: X92.9 FM interivew: http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/69121018/file.html
The live broadcast debuted a new record, Turn Me Loose. There was a snippet from it released in February. I really like it but the mp3 I got from the station doesn't have the song included.

10.31.2014:

The beat and intro is from a snippet released in back in October 2013.

 

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11.04.2014: http://144000.tumblr.com/post/101684809191/turm-me-loose-tml-k-os New song, Turn Me Loose.

 

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02.06.2015: Todd Hancock Interview

 

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http://ca.complex.com/music/2015/02/premiere-kos-egotrippin-7evengod-blackmysterymonth

This dude always mentions Bieber. It really pisses me off. And he's always mentioning White artists who benefit from riding Blacks' music wave as well. It's annoying and trite at this point. Album is supposedly coming soon.

We’re nearing the final day of Black History Month, but it’s important to remember that we need to keep the thoughtful reflection going year-round. Toronto legend k-os has been one of the most prominent voices in Canadian hip-hop for over a decade, and an advocacy for intelligent and critical discourse is a defining theme in his music and lyrics. With the brand new song, “Egotrippin’/7evenGod,” k-os explores what Black History Month means for Canadians, and youth culture today.

From k-os:

“I happen to be born in Black History Month, so as a kid I always wondered what it meant for us in Canada. Black people in North America have evolved to see an African American president running the United States and a homegrown culture that started in Jamaica known as toasting grow into the art form called HIP HOP - which could be argued to legitimately be the biggest music in the world right now! And so the question is… and not just as Canadians, what does Black History Month mean for youth culture today?

This new song has 2 titles. I called it Black Mystery Month precisely because of my quandary about how to celebrate it. It’s a mystery to me at this point, especially as a musician to comprehend what being black is even defined as? In a bizarre turn of self fulfilling prophecy it seems like most of the youth culture in the world ARE black even if their skin tone is not… They seem to exude a black or African ethos quite effortlessly and there is no doubt Hip Hop has had a lot to do with this expression. From Bieber to Swift to Jonas to Adele and the list goes on. Pop music today is the result of black history. The freedom of allowing people to share ideas and culture has created a new species of pop artist and it’s a beautiful thing to see.

Which brings me to the other more central title of this song

EGOTRIPPIN’

When I think about freedom I often think back to the story of Spiderman, and what Peter Parker did when he got his powers and freedom. Initially seeking to capitalize on his new abilities Pete Parker dons a costume and, as “Spider-Man”, and becomes a novelty television star. However, on one fateful day he blithely ignores the chance to stop a fleeing thief, and his indifference ironically catches up with him when the same criminal later robs and kills his Uncle Ben. Spider-Man tracks and subdues the killer and learns that “With great power there must also come — great responsibility!

As seen in this story there seems to be this EGOTRIP that people go on when they achieve their personal freedom and I feel HIP HOP has been stuck on this ego trip for the last 15 years! We are ALL guilty of it. We all feel the need for speed… and to be recognized for our talent and swag and individuality. I don’t claim to be any less egotistical than any other musician in this world, however, in my opinion Black History Month might just be a time to get off that ole’ ego trip. Contemplate the great ones who have helped us achieve the freedom we enjoy now… and be conscious of how we are using that freedom!

That’s what this song is about, it’s not a condemnation… it’s a reminder that ego trips are fun, but at some point… Once a year - FOREVER - you gotta stop trippin for a sec and pay homage to those who helped pave the way.”

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A couple of interviews and a new snippet.

http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2013/12/k-os-exclusive-interview-with-liberator.html

http://amusicblogyea.com/2015/05/06/gimme-your-answers-an-interview-w-k-os/







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@Northern Son
@AquaCityBoy
@Larry Legend

 

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dublin.

 

[frush11]

He's musically what Kanye tries to be

 

[Larry]

Been a K-os fan since B Boy Stance... Good looks!

 

[Larry]

I'm super in the minority's but my favorite K os album is his very first.. patience and call me are 2 of my favorite songs ever recorded

 

[bangbreh]

fukk drake, K-OS Shoulda been the one to blow. He's 100x times the artist.

You can add a few zeros after that 100.

He's musically what Kanye tries to be

The other one I heard on here was he is what 3stacks wishes he was.
The best solo live hip hop act along with Lyrics Born I've seen.
Super cool dude to boot. Saw him backstage at Sasquatch I'm like yo, that was dope as hell man. He gave me a man handshake and said my names Kevin, nice to meet you. Chopped it up for a while, super down to earth.
Him and The Roots have my tow favorite catalogues.

 

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Been a fan since the first album. Will check for this

 

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He's musically what Kanye tries to be

He's spoken in interviews about how when he met Kanye, he had a tattered copy of Exit in his back pack that he played to death.

I'm super in the minority's but my favorite K os album is his very first.. patience and call me are 2 of my favorite songs ever recorded

I highly doubt that that places you in the minority with respect to favorite albums among K-OS fans. I have YES! as number one. Call Me is a top 10 K-OS song of his entire discography.

The other one I heard on here was he is what 3stacks wishes he was.
The best solo live hip hop act along with Lyrics Born I've seen.
Super cool dude to boot. Saw him backstage at Sasquatch I'm like yo, that was dope as hell man. He gave me a man handshake and said my names Kevin, nice to meet you. Chopped it up for a while, super down to earth.
Him and The Roots have my tow favorite catalogues.

I caught him during the YES! tour in 2010. I have been waiting to see him live since 2007. He also had Shad with him. It was a few months after The Anchorman Mixtape dropped and I was playing "Joni Mitchellin' Peelin Out" to death. He dapped me while performing it. A memory that I'll never forget. His drummer Ray Garraway (RIP) complimented me after the show remarking that "I knew every word." Also met Santosh Naidu who was hella cool and helped me get K-OS' autograph.