OSN (rapper)
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OSN | |
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 OSN in December 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kao Erh-hsuan June 14, 1997 |
| Genres | Taiwanese hip hop |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | SKR Presents |
| Website | Official website |
Kao Erh-hsuan (Chinese: 高爾宣; pinyin: Gāo Ěrxuān; born June 14, 1997), better known by his stage name OSN, is a Taiwanese rapper and singer. Gao's music is characterized by his sentimental hip hop style and use of both Mandarin and English lyrics.[1][2] Gao is represented by SKR Presents, a record label by music producer Skot Suyama.
Gao was born in Muzha, Taipei on June 14, 1997.[1][3] His father is a professor at Xiamen University, and his mother is a junior high school teacher.[4] He briefly attended a community college in the United States, but returned to Taiwan in a year and a half.[5]
Career
After serving his four-month mandatory military service, Gao met Skot Suyama, who helped produce his future songs. In 2018, Gao debuted with first song, "Everybody Bounce".[6] His 2019 song, "Without You", was a viral hit in Taiwan and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 31st Golden Melody Awards.[7][8][9] On April 30, 2019, Gao released his debut album titled #osnrap.[10] That same year, he won the Best New Asian Artist Mandarin award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.[11]
Besides his solo career, in 2018, Gao formed the rap group Ching G Squad with three other rappers: Shou, Red, and ChrisFlow. The group released their first extended play, Watermelon, on September 20, 2019.[12]
