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K-os's iconic album Joyful Rebellion turns 20

Music critics Dalton Higgins and Susana Ferreira reflect on the impact of Joyful Rebellion then and now.

Music critics Dalton Higgins and Susana Ferreira reflect on the impact of k-os's sophomore album then and now

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K-OS arrives at the Hollywood North red carpet event to mark a September issue of the monthly local publication Toronto Life, in Toronto, on Thursday, September 8, 2022. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

There's no time to get down about how much time has passed, because k-os second album Joyful Rebellion is turning 20 this year.

The alternative hip-hop album went platinum in Canada, and featured hits such as Crabbuckit and Man I Used to Be.

To celebrate the anniversary of k-os's acclaimed album, Elamin speaks with music critics Dalton Higgins and Susana Ferreira to reflect on the impact of Joyful Rebellion then and now.

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Panel produced by Ty Callender.