Favorite #5

So what happens when you mix A Tribe Called Quest with some folk music add a little rock sprikle in some Motown soul and top it off with positive lyrics, K-OS happens. I usually don't listen to much hip hop due to the suspect content of the message which includes disrespect of women, love of money and word fit for the potty, but in 07 I came across K-OS and his album Atlantis: Hymns for Disco and I was blown away by the artistry and the positive vibe. It seems that now genre of music is off limits for his inspuration and his lyrics have a spiritual feeling much like those of a switchfoot. Some standout songs of the album are; the folk inspired Ballad of Noah, the soulful The Rain, Born to Run with its Davie Bowie flavor, and Sunday Morning which will make you want to move it. Trust me on this one this is a great album and artist whose music is not at all chaotic but rather a beutiful mixture that produces K-OS.