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O.S.T.R. in 2011
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Born |
Adam Andrzej Ostrowski 15 May 1980 Łódź, Poland |
Nationality | Polish |
Alma mater | Academy of Music in Łódź |
Occupation | Rapper, musician, record producer, audio engineer |
Spouse(s) | Natalia Ostrowska |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Barbara Ostrowska Marek Ostrowski |
Musical career | |
Also known as | O.S.T.R., Ostry, Oster |
Genres | Hip hop, Jazz rap, Political hip hop, Alternative hip hop, conscious hip-hop |
Instruments | Vocals, violin, keyboards, sampler |
Years active | 1997-present |
Labels | Asfalt Records |
Associated acts | LWC, SOFA, Warszafski Deszcz, Obóz TA, Hades, POE, Tabasko, Skill Mega, Beat Brothers, Marco Polo |
Adam Ostrowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈadam ɔsˈtrɔfskʲi], born 15 May 1980 in Łódź, Poland), better known as O.S.T.R., is a Polish rapper, musician, audio engineer and record producer, famous for his freestyle rap skills, ambitious lyrics and unique beats. He graduated from the Academy of Music in Łódź, violin class. He is one of the few Polish rappers who have received professional musical education. He has collaborated with American rappers such as Evidence, El Da Sensei, Craig G, Keith Murray, Jeru The Damaja, Lil' Dap, Sadat X and Canadian producer Marco Polo. He has also collaborated with many Polish artists, including jazz musicians Michał Urbaniak, Hades, SOFA, Fokus, DJ Deszczu Strugi, DonGURALesko, Vienio i Pelson, Fu, Pezet, Sistars and Slums Attack. He is a member of bands such as Tabasko, Skill Mega, Killing Skills, Beat Brothers and musical project POE. He is also a former member of Obóz TA and LWC. In 2013, he shared the position of art director of Męskie Granie festival with alternative rock vocalist Kasia Nosowska.