Biography

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.

Top Albums
1. Not 4 Sale	2. Quest for Fi..	3. Not 4 Sale	4. This Is My D..	5. Fire & G..
6. Clear!	7. Back for Mor..	8. Tonight (fea..	9. Numba 1 (Tid..	10. Put Your Dri..
11. Freak (feat...	12. BodyBounce (..	13. No War (feat..	14. Come True (f..	15. The Anthem -..
16. So Much (fea..	17. Set It Off (..	18. Fly so High ..

Top Songs
	Name	Album	Time	Price
1.	Beautiful	Freedom	5:12	$1.29
2.	Dangerous (feat. Akon)	Not 4 Sale	4:06	$1.29
3.	Just Dance (RedOne Remix)	Just Dance (Remixes, Pt. 2)..	4:18	$1.29
4.	Dangerous (feat. Akon)	Not 4 Sale	4:06	$1.29
5.	Put Your Drinks Up	Put Your Drinks Up (feat. F..	3:15	$1.29
6.	BodyBounce (feat. Akon)	BodyBounce (feat. Akon) - S..	3:51	$1.29
7.	Numba 1 (Tide Is High) [feat. Keri H..	Numba 1 (Tide Is High) [fea..	3:41	$1.29
8.	Put Your Hands On Me	Tons of Friends	3:34	$0.99
9.	Salute (feat. busta rhymes)	European Shakedown	3:15	$0.99
10.	When Kardinal Come	European Shakedown	2:38	$0.99
11.	Man Up!	European Shakedown	1:53	$0.99
12.	No Regrets (feat. Kim Davis)	New North	4:21	$0.99
13.	Can't Blame Me (feat. Jully Blac..	Ricky Blaze Presents the Pa..	3:43	$1.29
14.	Anthem	Anthem - Single	4:15	$1.29
15.	Anthem	Anthem - Single	4:14	$1.29
16.	Numba 1 (Tide Is High)	Easy A (Original Motion Pic..	3:42	$0.99
17.	BodyBounce (feat. Akon)	BodyBounce (feat. Akon) - S..	3:50	$0.99
18.	All the Way	Fire & Glory	3:58	$1.29
19.	Feel Alright	Fire & Glory	3:57	$1.29
20.	Fire and Glory	Fire & Glory	4:25	$1.29
21.	Watchalike	Fire & Glory	3:24	$1.29
22.	Mr. Officer	Fire & Glory	4:07	$1.29
23.	Neva New (Till I Kissed You)	Fire & Glory	4:10	$1.29
24.	Kaysarasara	Fire & Glory	5:05	$1.29
25.	Sunday	Fire & Glory	4:35	$1.29

Top Music Videos
1. Beautiful	2. Dangerous	3. Numba 1 (Tide ..	4. Set It Off (fe..	5. Ol' Time Killi..
6. BaKardi Slang	7. Clear!	8. Clear!	9. We Gon Go'	10. Burnt (feat. L..
11. Everyday (Rude..	12. Last Standing ..

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