k-os Releases 'Can't Fly Without Gravity' via Dine Alone
A landmark of Toronto's music scene, rapper k-os delivers versatility on Can't Fly Without Gravity, his new album out on Dine Alone Records. It's an achievement that displays a colorful palate, a rich appreciation of hip hop, and an aptitude for the eclectic. K-os, born Kevin Brereton, brightly emits confidence through tracks like "Another Shot" and the single"Spaceship" where the music calls pop tendencies forward while Brereton leaves himself more exposed than ever lyrically. Brereton wanders farther on the record with songs such as "Dance in Yo Car" and "Turn Me Loose" where he finds himself more in the realm of rock and roll. Although exploration is thematically rooted in Can't Fly Without Gravity, k-os still manages to pay homage to the golden era of 90s hip hop with songs like "Crucify" and "Boyz II Men."
K-os plants his foot down and wholly embraces the world of music on Can't Fly Without Gravity, which makes for a sound that's as adventurous as it is catchy. It's the sound of somebody who's having fun, and more secure in finding his place in the pop world, "because I was so away from it for a bit. We all need to forget something that we like so that we can like it again." Or, as k-os rapped 10 years ago: "The man I used to be, I can only see by looking beyond me."
