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| name = Kyprios
| birth_name = David Coles
| birth_name = David Coles
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| birth_place = [[North Vancouver (city)|North Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
| background = solo_singer
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| birth_place = [[North Vancouver (city)|North Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
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| origin = [[Canada]]
| origin = [[Canada]]
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| genre = [[hip hop music|hip hop]]
| occupation = rapper, singer, song writer and actor
| genre = [[hip hop music|hip hop]]
| occupation = [[rapper]]
| years_active = 2000–present
| years_active = 2000–present
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| associated_acts = [[Sweatshop Union]]
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'''Kyprios''' is the [[stage name]] of '''David Coles''', a [[Canada|Canadian]] hip hop musician.<ref>[http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Rapper+Kyprios+seen+Sadder+Days/4057324/story.html "Rapper Kyprios has seen 'Sadder Days'"]. ''[[Vancouver Sun]]'', January 4, 2011.</ref>
'''David H. Coles''', also known by his [[stage name]] '''Kyprios''', is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] rapper, singer, song writer and actor.<ref>[https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/Rapper+Kyprios+seen+Sadder+Days/4057324/story.html "Rapper Kyprios has seen 'Sadder Days'"]. ''[[Vancouver Sun]]'', January 4, 2011.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Formerly associated with the [[musical collective]] [[Sweatshop Union]], he now records and performs exclusively as a solo artist. He appeared on all of Sweatshop Union's albums up to and including 2008's ''[[Water Street (album)|Water Street]]'', as well as releasing two solo albums, ''Say Something'' in 2004 and ''12:12'' in 2009.
Formerly associated with the [[musical collective]] [[Sweatshop Union]], he now records and performs exclusively as a solo artist. He appeared on all of Sweatshop Union's albums up to and including 2008's ''[[Water Street (album)|Water Street]]'', as well as releasing three solo albums, ''Say Something'' in 2004, ''12:12'' in 2009, and ''The Midnight Sun'' in 2014.


''Say Something'' was nominated for the [[Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year]] at the [[Juno Awards of 2005|2005 Juno Awards]], and his song "Ignorance Is Beautiful" was nominated for the [[Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music – Original Song]] at the [[25th Genie Awards|2005 Genie Awards]].
''Say Something'' was nominated for the [[Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year]] at the [[Juno Awards of 2005|2005 Juno Awards]], and his song "Ignorance Is Beautiful" was nominated for the [[Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music – Original Song]] at the [[25th Genie Awards|2005 Genie Awards]].


In 2010, he was named the winner of [[CKPK-FM]]'s Peak Performance Project, a contest for emerging musicians in Vancouver, winning over second-place finishers [[Said the Whale]].<ref name=peakperf>[http://exclaim.ca/News/kyprios_wins_100005_in_vancouvers_peak_performance_project "Kyprios Wins $100,500 in Vancouver's Peak Performance Project"]. ''[[Exclaim!]]'', November 19, 2010.</ref> His prize in the contest was $100,500.<ref name=peakperf />
In 2010, he was named the winner of [[CKPK-FM]]'s [[Peak Performance Project]], a contest for emerging musicians in Vancouver, winning over second-place finishers [[Said the Whale]].<ref name=peakperf>[http://exclaim.ca/News/kyprios_wins_100005_in_vancouvers_peak_performance_project "Kyprios Wins $100,500 in Vancouver's Peak Performance Project"]. ''[[Exclaim!]]'', November 19, 2010.</ref> His prize in the contest was $100,500.<ref name=peakperf />


After announcing his departure from Sweatshop Union in early 2011, he released two singles: "City Woman", which blends original lyrics with a re-recorded version of [[The Stampeders]]' hit "[[Sweet City Woman]]", and "How the West Was Won", a tribute to the [[Vancouver Canucks]] which he co-wrote with [[Rob the Viking]] of [[Swollen Members]].<ref>[http://www.chartattack.com/news/2011/apr/06/kyprios-pens-tune-for-playoff-bound-vancouver-canucks "Kyprios Pens Tune For Playoff Bound Vancouver Canucks"]. [[chartattack.com]], April 6, 2011.</ref> ''The Lap Dog EP'' was released in 2012.
After announcing his departure from Sweatshop Union in early 2011, he released two singles: "City Woman", which blends original lyrics with a re-recorded version of [[The Stampeders]]' hit "[[Sweet City Woman]]", and "How the West Was Won", a tribute to the [[Vancouver Canucks]] which he co-wrote with [[Rob the Viking]] of [[Swollen Members]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110409201331/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2011/apr/06/kyprios-pens-tune-for-playoff-bound-vancouver-canucks "Kyprios Pens Tune For Playoff Bound Vancouver Canucks"]}}. [[chartattack.com]], April 6, 2011.</ref> ''The Lap Dog EP'' was released in 2012.


On April 7, 2012, Kyprios was guest editor of the ''[[Vancouver Sun]]'' and contributed a livestream video.<ref>[http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Video+Kyprios+livestream+preview+Guest+Editor+April/6410931/story.html "Kyprios live stream preview Guest Editor"]. [[Vancouver Sun]], April 7, 2012</ref>
On April 7, 2012, Kyprios was guest editor of the ''[[Vancouver Sun]]'' and contributed a livestream video.<ref>[https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/Video+Kyprios+livestream+preview+Guest+Editor+April/6410931/story.html "Kyprios live stream preview Guest Editor"]. [[Vancouver Sun]], April 7, 2012</ref>


His most recent solo album, ''Midnight Sun'', was released in 2014.
His most recent solo album, ''Midnight Sun'', was released in 2014.


'''Spouse'''

Ingrid Coles (m. 2011 - present)


'''Children'''

1


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''12:12'' (2009)
* ''12:12'' (2009)
* ''The Lap Dog'' (2012)
* ''The Lap Dog'' (2012)
* ''Midnight Sun'' (2014)
* ''The Midnight Sun'' (2014)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.kyprios.com/ Kyprios]


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Latest revision as of 12:50, 1 February 2024

For the racehorse, see Kyprios (horse).
Kyprios
Kyprios at TEDx Vancouver in 2010.
Background information
Birth nameDavid Coles
Born
North Vancouver, British Columbia
OriginCanada
Genreship hop
Occupation(s)rapper, singer, song writer and actor
Years active2000–present

David H. Coles, also known by his stage name Kyprios, is a Canadian rapper, singer, song writer and actor.[1]

Career

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Formerly associated with the musical collective Sweatshop Union, he now records and performs exclusively as a solo artist. He appeared on all of Sweatshop Union's albums up to and including 2008's Water Street, as well as releasing three solo albums, Say Something in 2004, 12:12 in 2009, and The Midnight Sun in 2014.

Say Something was nominated for the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2005 Juno Awards, and his song "Ignorance Is Beautiful" was nominated for the Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music – Original Song at the 2005 Genie Awards.

In 2010, he was named the winner of CKPK-FM's Peak Performance Project, a contest for emerging musicians in Vancouver, winning over second-place finishers Said the Whale.[2] His prize in the contest was $100,500.[2]

After announcing his departure from Sweatshop Union in early 2011, he released two singles: "City Woman", which blends original lyrics with a re-recorded version of The Stampeders' hit "Sweet City Woman", and "How the West Was Won", a tribute to the Vancouver Canucks which he co-wrote with Rob the Viking of Swollen Members.[3] The Lap Dog EP was released in 2012.

On April 7, 2012, Kyprios was guest editor of the Vancouver Sun and contributed a livestream video.[4]

His most recent solo album, Midnight Sun, was released in 2014.


Spouse

Ingrid Coles (m. 2011 - present)


Children

1

Discography

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  • Say Something (2004)
  • 12:12 (2009)
  • The Lap Dog (2012)
  • The Midnight Sun (2014)

References

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  1. ^ "Rapper Kyprios has seen 'Sadder Days'". Vancouver Sun, January 4, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Kyprios Wins $100,500 in Vancouver's Peak Performance Project". Exclaim!, November 19, 2010.
  3. ^ "Kyprios Pens Tune For Playoff Bound Vancouver Canucks"[usurped]. chartattack.com, April 6, 2011.
  4. ^ "Kyprios live stream preview Guest Editor". Vancouver Sun, April 7, 2012


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