| Kardinal Offishall | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jason Harrow |
| Also known as | Kardi, Celebrity Face, Mr. Kardinal |
| Born | May 11, 1976 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Canadian hip hop East Coast hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Producer |
| Years active | 1996–Present |
| Label(s) | MCA Records (2000–2003) Konvict Muzik (2006–Present) |
| Associated acts | Black Jays, Akon, T-Pain |
| Website | Official Website |
Jason Harrow (born May 11, 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall (pronounced /ˈkɑːrdɪnæl oʊfɪˈʃæl/), is a Canadian hip-hop MC and producer of Jamaican descent. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Scarborough (ˈskɑrˌbəroʊ ( 2001 Census 593297 is the area that forms the eastern part of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other The Canadian hip hop scene was first established in the 1980s East Coast hip hop is the original style of Hip hop music that originated in New York City, USA, during the early-1970s Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc Konvict Muzik is a Record label owned and founded by Melvin Brown and R&B singer Akon. The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement and an Independent record label. Aliaune Thiam Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Scarborough (ˈskɑrˌbəroʊ ( 2001 Census 593297 is the area that forms the eastern part of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada A stage name, also called a screen name, is a Pseudonym used by Performers and Entertainers such as Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea.
Kardinal is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador"[1], and along with MC's such as Saukrates and Maestro Fresh Wes, he's arguably the most popular. Saukrates aka Big Sox (born Amani Wailoo on December 20, 1977 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian hip-hop artist Maestro is the Stage name of Wesley Williams (born 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) a Canadian hip hop artist and actor
Contents |
Biography
Kardinal started rapping at the age of eight and was winning competitions by the time he was 12. Also at the age of 12, Kardinal performed live and on stage for the first time, with Nelson Mandela in attendance during his first visit to Toronto. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (xolíɬaɬa mandéːla born 18 July 1918 is a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario [2] By 1993, he decided to drop his alias "KoolAid", and went by the moniker Kardinal Offishall after being inspired by the great 17th century French politician Cardinal Richelieu. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar This article is about a cardinal For information on the Russian also called The Red Eminence, see Mikhail Andreyevich Suslov. [3]
Kardinal was signed to a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Canada at the age of 20. In 1996, he released his first single "Naughty Dread", which was featured on the Rap Essentials Volume One compilation and earned him a Juno Award nomination for Best Rap Recording. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian Musical Artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music The Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year has been awarded since 1991, and is awarded for the best rap Album in Canada. In 1997, Kardinal released his debut album Eye & I on Capitol Hill Music. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Eye & I is the debut album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, released in 1997 Capitol Hill Music is an Independent record label dedicated to Urban music in Canada, and was established in the mid-1990s The only single from the album, "On Wit Da Show", had considerable video play on MuchMusic. MuchMusic (often referred to only as Much) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel owned by CTVglobemedia In 1998, he was featured on the Juno-winning single "Northern Touch" with the Rascalz, Choclair, Checkmate and Thrust. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian Musical Artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music "Northern Touch" is a Canadian hip hop single which was released in 1998 by Rascalz in collaboration with Checkmate, Kardinal Rascalz are a hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip Kareem Blake, better known by his Stage name Choclair, is a Canadian Rapper. Checkmate is a Canadian hip hop artist from Vancouver. He is most known for the 1998 single " Northern Touch " which featured Kardinal Thrust is a Canadian hip hop artist from Toronto. He is most known for the 1998 single " Northern Touch " which featured Kardinal
In 2000, Kardinal signed with MCA Records. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc He released the album Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1 in 2001, which spawned the hits "BaKardi Slang" and "Ol' Time Killin'". Quest for Fire Firestarter Vol 1 is the second Album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The album earned a gold certification in Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page After MCA folded in 2003, Kardinal's highly anticipated follow up album Firestarter Vol. MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. 2: F Word Theory was shelved along with the single/video for "Belly Dancer" featuring Pharrell, and Kardinal eventually found himself without a label. Had the album been released, there would have been production from Timbaland and The Neptunes, among others. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, The Neptunes (or "Neptoons" is the name for the record production duo consisting of He released an independent mixtape titled Kill Bloodclott Bill in 2004 with his production company, The Black Jays, and he also released his second major-label album titled Fire and Glory on November 15, 2005, through Virgin Records in Canada only. A mixtape or mixed tape is a compilation of Songs recorded in a specific order traditionally onto a Compact audio cassette. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement and an Independent record label. Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishall 's third album and his first since Firestarter Vol Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Virgin Records is a British Record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Hits on Fire and Glory include "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" and "Heads Up". Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishall 's third album and his first since Firestarter Vol
Kardinal has also produced many songs, including the hit single "Let's Ride" by Choclair, whose album Ice Cold went gold in 35 days and would win them a Juno in 2000. Kareem Blake, better known by his Stage name Choclair, is a Canadian Rapper. The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian Musical Artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. However, it was with the Black Jays team when Kardinal received notoriety for his production work. The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement and an Independent record label. In 2004, Kardinal and Solitair of the Black Jays created a remix version of Jay-Z's The Black Album and called it The Black Jays Album. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Solitair (born Sheldon Pitt) is a Canadian hip-hop MC and producer from Toronto, Ontario. The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement and an Independent record label. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella The Black Album is a 2003 Hip hop album by rapper Jay-Z. It was promoted as his final studio album although Jay-Z subsequently announced a return Kardinal also did some production on Kill Bloodcott Bill and produced 9. 5 out of the 14 tracks on Fire and Glory. Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishall 's third album and his first since Firestarter Vol
He is one of the few Canadian hip hop artists that have an international audience and has collaborated with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Sean Paul, Spragga Benz, Bounty Killer, Little Brother, Stat Quo, Pharoahe Monch, Vybz Kartel, Rihanna, Snow, Pete Rock, T-Pain, Prince Paul, Chali 2na, Lil Wayne and Akon. Trevor George Smith Jr, (born May 20 1972 better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American actor and Musician of Jamaican descent ---- Clifford Smith (born April 1, 1971) better known by his Stage name Method Man, is an American hip hop artist, Sean Paul Henriques (born January 8 1973) in Upper Saint Andrew Parish, a few miles north of his birthplace Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant 30 May 1969, Kingston, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's most famous Deejays Career Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price June 12, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall Little Brother is an American hip hop group from North Carolina that consists of Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh. Stanley Benton, better known as Stat Quo, is an American rapper signed to Eminem 's Shady Records and Dr Troy Donald Jamerson (born October 31, 1972 in Queens, New York) better known as Pharoahe Monch, is an American hip hop Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Azim Palmer on 8th January Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Darrin O'Brien (born October 30 1969) known by his stage name Snow, is an award-winning Canadian Reggae Musician from Pete Rock (born Peter Phillips, June 21 1970 in Bronx New York) is an American DJ, Record producer, and Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Paul Huston, better known by the Stage name Prince Paul, is an American Disc jockey and hip-hop Record producer. Chali 2na is an American rapper and Hip-hop artist formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Aliaune Thiam A-List producers, The Neptunes requested Kardinal appear on the remix to their smash hit production “Grindin'” with Clipse. The Neptunes (or "Neptoons" is the name for the record production duo consisting of Released on May 14, 2002, "Grindin'" was the first international single from the Virginia Beach rap duo the Clipse. Clipse is a Virginia -based hip hop duo Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice (born Gene Thornton in 1972 in The Bronx New York The remix was well received across North America, particularly in New York City. The City of New York
To date, Kardinal is the only Canadian urban act to appear on BET’s Rap City (even freestyling in the booth with Big Tigger), and on MTV’s Advance Warning (which introduces the world to artists on the verge of breaking big, like former guest Kanye West). Big Tigger (born December 22, 1972) is the Stage name of Darius Morgan, an American television and Radio personality MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Kardinal has made brief guest appearances in Rihanna's "Pon De Replay" music video, and Sean Paul's "Get Busy" video, which was shot in Woodbridge, Ontario (a Toronto suburb). Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer " Pon de Replay " ("Play It Again" is a song written by Vada NoblesSarahfeina Analease Newtron Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, and Alisha Brooks Sean Paul Henriques (born January 8 1973) in Upper Saint Andrew Parish, a few miles north of his birthplace " Get Busy " is a 2003 re-released song by Jamaican dancehall reggae toaster Sean Paul, from his album Dutty Rock. Woodbridge is a large Suburban community (Estimated 2006 pop 101170 in the City of Vaughan, just north of Toronto. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario He has also appeared on mixtapes from Clinton Sparks and DJ Green Lantern. Clinton Sparks is a Boston native US radio Mixtape DJ Hip hop producer & member of the Worldwide DJ organization The Core DJ's James D'Agostino, better known as DJ Green Lantern, is an American DJ and Hip hop musician He was born in Rochester, New York
In 2006, Kardinal collaborated with Akon, Cipha Sounds, DJ Whoo Kid, and various members of the Black Jays family, among others. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Aliaune Thiam Cipha Sounds (born Luis Diaz on April 19, 1976 in Bronx New York) is an American radio and television personality of Puerto DJ Whoo Kid (born Yves Mondesir in West Orange New Jersey) is a former hip hop DJ The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement and an Independent record label. At the 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards, Kardinal walked away with 3 awards for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)", including Best Video, Best Director (RT!) and VideoFACT Award. The 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards were held on June 18, 2006 and featured performances by Fall Out Boy, Hedley, Rihanna VideoFACT is a Canadian fund that provides grants to new and emerging Canadian recording artists to help them produce Music videos FACT stands for At the MMVA's, he announced that he had an upcoming collaboration with the Canadian Reggae Band Bedouin Soundclash, now known as the single "Last Standing Soldier" (Remix). The MuchMusic Video Awards (also known as (the MMVA or MMVAs) are annual awards presented by the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian band from Kingston, Ontario.
Trivia
- In 2006, Kardinal became an expert panelist for the MuchMusic VJ Search program. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. MuchMusic (often referred to only as Much) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel owned by CTVglobemedia VJ Search is the title of a Reality television program aired on Canadian music video TV station MuchMusic.
- Kardinal is also an occasional judge on MuchMusic's Video On Trial. MuchMusic (often referred to only as Much) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel owned by CTVglobemedia Video on Trial (abbreviated as VOT) is a Half -hour MuchMusic Television program where a panel of musicians comedians
- Kardinal stands 6'4" tall.
- The ill-fated single "Belly Dancer" featuring Pharrell was inspired by Naomi Campbell's presence in the studio, just before the track was being produced. Naomi Campbell (born 22 May 1970 is an English model, Singer, Author, Actress, and Fashion designer. [4]
- After a successful performance at Toronto's Caribana festival which included an appearance from Jay-Z, Kardinal was offered a spot on Jay-Z's Roc-La-Familia label which he ultimately turned down. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Caribana is a festival of Caribbean culture and traditions held each summer in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Roc-La-Familia Records was a sub-label of Def Jam / Roc-A-Fella started by former CEO Shawn Carter AKA Jay-Z.
- Kardinal was part of a collective known as "The Circle" with Saukrates, Choclair, Jully Black, IRS, Wio-K, and others.
- Kardinal has family that extends in America, Jamaica, and England.
- Kardinal received a communications degree from York University.
Discography
Studio albums
| Album information |
|---|
Eye & I
|
Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1
|
Fire and Glory
|
Not 4 Sale
|
Mixtapes and EPs
- Husslin' (2000)
- DJ Cipha Sounds - Fahrenheit/416 (2004)
- Kill Bloodclott Bill (2004)
- DJ Cipha Sounds - They Call It Murrrda! (2006)
- DJ Whoo Kid & Kardinal Offishall - Canadian Coke (2006)
- Clinton Sparks Presents: Do The Right Thing (2007)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | US | |||
| 1997 | "Naughty Dread" | — | — | Eye & I |
| 1998 | "On Wit Da Show" | 91 | — | |
| 1998 | "Northern Touch" (Rascalz featuring Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, Checkmate & Thrust) | 41 | — | Cash Crop |
| 2000 | "Husslin'" | — | — | Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. Eye & I is the debut album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, released in 1997 Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Capitol Hill Music is an Independent record label dedicated to Urban music in Canada, and was established in the mid-1990s The Canadian Recording Industry Association is a Non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of Canadian companies Quest for Fire Firestarter Vol 1 is the second Album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc The Canadian Recording Industry Association is a Non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of Canadian companies Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishall 's third album and his first since Firestarter Vol Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in Virgin Records is a British Record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell The Canadian Recording Industry Association is a Non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of Canadian companies Not 4 Sale is Kardinal Offishall 's fourth studio album and his first as a member of Konvict Muzik. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Konvict Muzik is a Record label owned and founded by Melvin Brown and R&B singer Akon. The Canadian Recording Industry Association is a Non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of Canadian companies " Dangerous " is a hip-hop / R&B song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon. Aliaune Thiam 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Northern Touch" is a Canadian hip hop single which was released in 1998 by Rascalz in collaboration with Checkmate, Kardinal Rascalz are a hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip Kareem Blake, better known by his Stage name Choclair, is a Canadian Rapper. Checkmate is a Canadian hip hop artist from Vancouver. He is most known for the 1998 single " Northern Touch " which featured Kardinal Thrust is a Canadian hip hop artist from Toronto. He is most known for the 1998 single " Northern Touch " which featured Kardinal 1 |
| 2000 | "Money Jane" (Baby Blue Soundcrew featuring Kardinal Offishall, Sean Paul & Jully Black) | 24 | — | |
| 2001 | "BaKardi Slang" | 19 | — | |
| 2001 | "Ol' Time Killin'" (featuring Jully Black) | 32 | — | |
| 2001 | "Powerfulll" (featuring Jully Black) | — | — | |
| 2005 | "Heads Up" | — | — | Fire & Glory |
| 2005 | "Everyday (Rudebwoy) (featuring Ray Robinson) | 16 | — | |
| 2006 | "Feel Alright" | 40 | — | |
| 2008 | "Dangerous" (featuring Akon) | 7 | 40 | Not 4 Sale |
Other Collaborations
- "Ladies And Gentlemen" (Tyree featuring Kardinal Offishall & Deach)
- "Diddy Bop" (Remix) (Red Cafe featuring Kardinal Offishall, Fabolous, Cocoa Chanelle & Currency)
- "BaKardi Slang Refix" (featuring Bounty Killer)
- "Ol' Time Killin'" (Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes)
- "Still Too Much" (Ghetto Concept featuring Kardinal Offishall, Snow, Maestro, Red-1 & Ironside)
- "Grindin'" (Selector Remix) (Clipse featuring Kardinal Offishall, Sean Paul & Bless)
- "Careful (Click, Click) (Remix) (Wu-Tang Clan featuring Kardinal Offishall & Cappadonna)
- "Sick!" (featuring Bounty Killer)
- "Hurt You" (featuring Pharoahe Monch)
- "Back For More" (Glenn Lewis featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "We Good" (Pete Rock featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Baby Come On" (Method Man featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Kill The Dance" (Akon featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Rush" (Rihanna featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "E. Sean Paul Henriques (born January 8 1973) in Upper Saint Andrew Parish, a few miles north of his birthplace Jully Black (ˈdʒuːliː or " Julie " (born Jully Ann Inderia Gordon on November 8, 1977 in Toronto, Ontario) " Dangerous " is a hip-hop / R&B song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon. Aliaune Thiam Red Cafe (born Jermaine Denny on December 18 1976 was born to a Black Guyanese father and an Black Guyanese mother is a Rapper signed to Rapper Akon John Jackson (born November 18 1977 better known by his Stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price June 12, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall Trevor George Smith Jr, (born May 20 1972 better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American actor and Musician of Jamaican descent Inspired by artists such as Run-DMC, Whodini, Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield, the hip hop group Ghetto Concept was formed by Kwajo Cinqo Darrin O'Brien (born October 30 1969) known by his stage name Snow, is an award-winning Canadian Reggae Musician from Maestro is the Stage name of Wesley Williams (born 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) a Canadian hip hop artist and actor Rascalz are a hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip Released on May 14, 2002, "Grindin'" was the first international single from the Virginia Beach rap duo the Clipse. Clipse is a Virginia -based hip hop duo Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice (born Gene Thornton in 1972 in The Bronx New York Sean Paul Henriques (born January 8 1973) in Upper Saint Andrew Parish, a few miles north of his birthplace Cappadonna is an American Rapper, friend and affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan, and has appeared on many of their albums as well as having a successful Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price June 12, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall Troy Donald Jamerson (born October 31, 1972 in Queens, New York) better known as Pharoahe Monch, is an American hip hop Glenn Lewis (born Glen Ricketts on March 13, 1975) is a Canadian R&B and Neo soul Singer-songwriter. Pete Rock (born Peter Phillips, June 21 1970 in Bronx New York) is an American DJ, Record producer, and ---- Clifford Smith (born April 1, 1971) better known by his Stage name Method Man, is an American hip hop artist, Aliaune Thiam Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer G. G. (Everybody Gone Gangsta)" (featuring Vybz Kartel)
- "Block Reincarnated" (Remix) (Shawnna featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Fire" (Lindo P featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Toma" (DJ Buddha Remix) (Pitbull featuring Lil Jon, Mr. Vegas, Wayne Marshall, Red Rat, T.O.K. & Kardinal Offishall)
- "Officer Down" (featuring 50 Cent)
- "Cross That Line" (Remix) (Little Brother featuring Kardinal Offishall & Mick Boogie)
- "She Was So Fly" (DJ Jazzy Jeff featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Carnival girl" (with Texas)
- "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" (Remix) (Akon featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (Remix) (T-Pain featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Shottas" (T-Pain featuring Kardinal Offishall & Cham)
- "Colors" (Remix) (Sean Kingston featuring Kardinal Offishall & Vybz Kartel)
- "Cowboy Film" (Taz featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "The Backbone" (DJ Revolution featuring Chace Infinite, Choclair, Ill-Advised, Krondon, Cali Agents, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Kardinal Offishall)
- "Rush" (Akon featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "Sooner or Later" (Raghav featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- "War" (Marco Polo featuring Kardinal Offishall)
- Cross that line (Remix)[Rick Ross featuring Akon & Kardinal Offishall]
- "Tonight" (Baba Khan featuring Kardinal Offishall)
Awards
- 1999: Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for Rascalz' "Northern Touch"
- 2000: Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for producing Choclair's "Let's Ride"
- 2000: SOCAN Award for "Husslin'"
- 2001: MuchMusic Video Award - Best Rap Video for "Money Jane"
- 2002: SOCAN Award for "Money Jane"
- 2004: Canadian Urban Music Award for "Empty Barrel"
- 2006: 3 MuchMusic Video Awards - Best Video, Best Director (RT!) and VideoFACT Award for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)"
Notes
External links
- Official Website
- Kardinal Offishall at MySpace
- Kardinal Offishall - "Ol' Time Killin'" video at YouTube
- Kardinal Offishall - "Bakardi Slang" video at YouTube
- Border Block - Canadian Hip Hop vs. America
- Much Music
- VJ Search
- MMVA Awards
- Interview with DJ Stallion
- Interview with DJvibe TV at YouTube
- Kardinal's KonvictMuzik.net page
- WordMag Interview
- Kardinal's Video premiere on new AOL Music blog - Candie.ca
Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic