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Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall is arguably the best-kept secret in Canadian hip-hop, a genre that is in itself the best-kept secret in hip-hop. The 6'4" rapper is also known as one of the best producers in Canada, having helped produce albums for other Toronto artists. Born Jason Harrow, Kardinal Offishall started rapping early and was winning competitions when he was 12. Signed to a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Canada at the age of 20, Offishall blended soul, dancehall, reggae, hip-hop, and a wholly inventive approach to beats on his 21-track debut album, Eye & I. Offishall earned a name for his work with other artists, including the Rascalz hit single "Northern Touch," along with Canadian rappers Choclair, Checkmate, and Thrust. He also produced much of Choclair's album Ice Cold and played several instruments on the tracks, including the catchy piano hook in Choclair's hit single, "Let's Ride." With the success of Choclair, Kardinal released his 12" "Husslin'," which quickly became an underground favorite and showed that the lanky rapper had the potential to reach audiences on both sides of the border. A year later the track landed on the full-length Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1 released by the MCA label. His 2005 effort, Fire and Glory, found him on the Virgin label and working with guest stars Vybz Kartel, Estelle, and Busta Rhymes. Three years later he was signed to Akon's Kon Life label and recorded the hit track "Dangerous" with his new label boss. It would appear on the 2008 album Not 4 Sale. ~ Jon Azpiri, All Music GuideMore

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Kardinal Offishall
“I’m looking forward to the day when MCs are rapping again,” Kardinal Offishall op...
Songs: 36, Videos: 4, Playlists: 3, Blog Posts: 1, Polls: 1, Battles: 0

Most Popular Music Videos (6)

Numba 1 (Tide Is High)
(Duration: 5:01)
Dec 2nd, 11:59am
Dangerous
(Duration: 4:12)
Jul 15th, 6:47am
BaKardi Slang
(Duration: 4:00)
Jul 15th, 12:05am
Set It Off
(Duration: 4:27)
Jul 24th, 10:49pm
Numba 1 (Tide Is High)
(Duration: 5:47)
Nov 22nd, 3:22am
Ol' Time Killin'
(Duration: 3:50)
Jul 14th, 11:19pm
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Fan Comments

May 19th, 3:36am
what's good mang?
Mar 31st, 5:01pm
o yea boy, TD@ 4life
Mar 19th, 5:10pm
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He almost look like u dude peace no bad thoughts peace my gurl say dat
Mar 8th, 10:29pm
i love u kardi. u the best man. represent for the west indians all ova. peace.
-NUBIAN GODDESS
Mar 4th, 1:32am
love ya kardi :)
Mar 2nd, 2:02am
happy bday
Mar 2nd, 12:26am
Happy Birthday Kardinal :) i kno your enjoyin it cause ur not online. lol
Have a gud 1 n enjoy urself.
re~
Mar 1st, 11:25pm
Happy Birthday Konvict.