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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 |
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 |
Instruments | Vocals, violin, keyboards |
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 and record producer, famous for his freestyle rap skills, ambitious lyrics and unique beats. He is one of the few Polish rappers that have actually received professional musical education. Together with WSRH Tarnowski and Seba WSRH, he raised over 54 000 złotych for cancer research.
He has collaborated with rappers such as Evidence, El Da Sensei, Craig G, Keith Murray, Jeru The Damaja and Sadat X. He has also collaborated with many Polish artists, including Michał Urbaniak, Tede, Fokus, DJ Deszczu Strugi, DonGURALesko, Vienio i Pelson, Fu, Pezet, Sistars and Slums Attack. In 2013, he shared the position of art director of Męskie Granie with Kasia Nosowska.