Ozols (rapper) explained

Ozols
Birth Name:Ģirts Rozentāls
Birth Date:21 July 1979
Birth Place:Riga, Latvian SSR
Genre:Hip hop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:1995–present
Associated Acts:Dons
Origin:Rīga

Ģirts Rozentāls (born July 21, 1979), better known by his stage name Ozols (in Latvian – oak) is a Latvian rapper, writer, record producer and entrepreneur from Riga.[1] His musical career began in 1995, with the first hip hop group in Latvia called FACT.

Music career

Ozols is regarded as one of the founders of hip hop music in Latvia in the mid-1990s. After spending six years in a hip hop group called FACT where he wrote songs together with Gustavo and Čižiks,[2] he started his solo career at the beginning of the 2000s with his debut single "Neko 2005" (2000), followed by his debut album Cieņa un mīlestība (2001; Respect and Love). His appearance using shiny accessories, baggy clothes, and a "gangster image" was a shock to local musicians and listeners at the time.[3] In 2009 Platforma Music label released Ozols' 19-track album Neatkarība (Independence) featuring Nātre, Rays, Kurts, Pikaso, A.G., b-ūš and New York rapper Afu-ra.[4]

In 2015, after a few years of silence, Ozols returned to the Latvian music scene with his fifth studio album Atpakaļ nākotnē (Back to the Future).[5]

On November 12, 2018, Ozols released his sixth studio album Neona pilsēta (Neon City).[6]

During his career, Ozols has performed in the Latvian Song and Dance Festival, reached the status of the "Golden disc" with the album Cieņa un mīlestība,[7] and received the Latvian Music Records Annual Award four times.

Business career

In 2014, Ozols founded the clothing shop "Hoodshop," which sells clothes, shoes books and vinyl records. Earlier, the musician owned the shop "Street shop."[8]

Personal life

In 2016, he married "Promoart.lv" artist Eva Rozentāle (née Poņemecka).[9] He has a daughter named Naomi from a previous relationship.[10]

Discography

Singles

Albums

Annual Latvian Music Recording Awards

Nominations

Received awards

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia. Goldsmith. Melissa Ursula Dawn. Fonseca. Anthony J.. December 1, 2018. ABC-CLIO. 9780313357596. en.
  2. Web site: Video no 90tajiem! 19 gadīgs reperis Ozols stāsta par karjeras sākumu. July 21, 2016. parmuziku.lv. lv. May 13, 2019.
  3. Web site: Hiphoperis Ozols publicē dziesmu izlasi, gatavojoties jauna albuma izdošanai. September 9, 2015. Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs. lv. May 13, 2019.
  4. Web site: Strautmanis . Andris . Rapper Ozols releases new album . March 21, 2009 . Latvians Online . May 13, 2019.
  5. Web site: Ozols sācis levitēt. January 30, 2019. parmuziku.lv. lv. May 13, 2019.
  6. Web site: Hiphopa izpildītājs Ozols laidis klajā videoversiju dziesmai "Levitē". Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs. lv. May 13, 2019.
  7. Web site: Ozols spēlē arī basketbolu. August 4, 2001. Delfi. lv. May 13, 2019.
  8. Web site: Reperis Ozols – mūziķis, kas tirgo arī retro apavus. Glumane. Monta. June 6, 2018. Dienas Bizness. lv. May 13, 2019.
  9. Web site: VAKARA ZIŅAS: Ozols pošas kāzām!. Sergejeva. Sandra. May 24, 2016. nra.lv. lv. May 13, 2019.
  10. Web site: Ko redzi, to havā. Ozols ir atgriezies. Rudaks. Uldis. March 12, 2016. Diena. May 13, 2019.
  11. Web site: Instrumenti scoop major Latvian music award . February 14, 2019 . . May 13, 2019.

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