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Kardinal Offishall Biography
Kardinal Offishall is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on May 11, 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Canadian rapper who debuted”Dangerous,” a song by a Canadian rapper, to the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Dangerous” in 2008. The song he released in 2000 “BaKardi Slang” popularized the name “T-Dot” for his hometown of Toronto.
He was as a guest on RedOne Remix of the He was featured in the RedOne Remix of the Lady Gaga song “Just Dance.” song “Just Dance.”
He started rapping at the age of eight and was winning competitions by the time he was 12. At age 14, he performed live and on stage for the first time, with Nelson Mandela in attendance during Mandela’s first visit to Toronto following his release from prison earlier that year (1990). By 1993, he decided to change his alias “KoolAid”, and went by the moniker “Kardinal Offishall” after being inspired by the great 17th century French politician Cardinal Richelieu. In 1993, Offishall formed “The Circle”, a collection of artists including Choclair, Jully Black, Solitaire, Tara Chase and Saukrates.
A native of Toronto, Offishall began his career in the city’s mid-1990s underground hip hop scene, as a member of The Circle. He released several independent 12″ singles, a debut album (Eye & I), and an EP (Husslin’), before signing with major label MCA Records in 2000. The following year, Offishall released his second album, Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1, spawning the Billboard hit “BaKardi Slang”, which popularized Toronto’s nickname “T-dot”, and the minor hit “Ol’ Time Killin'”; both singles became his signature songs. After failing to release the Firestarter Vol. 2 album in 2003, on MCA, and later Geffen Records (which absorbed MCA), Offishall briefly returned to the underground scene, releasing several more independent 12″ singles.
The son is of Jamaican immigrants who came to Canada. He married Tashi Harrow.
| Name | Kardinal Offishall |
| First Name | Kardinal |
| Last Name | Offishall |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Birthday | May 11 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Scarborough |
| Home Town | Ontario |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Tashi Harrow |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
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Husslin’ was an EP, released April 11, 2000. It was released independently on Figure IV Entertainment and distributed by Fat Beats Records in the United States. The title track, “Husslin'”, was one of the hottest 12″ singles of 2000. “And What?”, featuring Saukrates, was released as a single in 1999. “Husslin'” and “Mic T.H.U.G.S.” also appear on Kardinal’s second studio album, Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1. An updated version of “U R Ghetto When”, known as “U R Ghetto 2002”, is on the Quest for Fire album. In 2000, Kardinal signed with MCA Records. He released the album Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1 in 2001, which spawned the hits “BaKardi Slang” and “Ol’ Time Killin'”.One year after its release, 25,000 copies of the album were sold in Canada. It received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The Source gave the album 3½ out of 5 mics. RapReviews.com gave it a 7/10 rating, calling it a “mixed bag,” and stating “there are also some perfect 10’s to be found here.” The A.V. Club gave the album a favorable review, praising its “impressive musical and lyrical consistency.” Allmusic gave it 2½ out of 5 stars, noting that Kardinal “displays only flashes of promise here.” The album was nominated for Best Rap Recording at the 2002 Juno Awards.
Kardinal Offishall Net Worth
Kardinal Offishall is one of the richest Rapper from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kardinal Offishall's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He had already won rap contests before he reached his teens.
In 2006 the debut album Fire and Glory gained him recognition as well as an award from the Juno Award.
Jason David Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall (/k ɑːr d ɪ ˈ n æ l oʊ f ɪ ˈ ʃ æ l / ), is a Canadian rapper, record producer, DJ, and record executive. Often credited as Canada’s “hip hop ambassador”, he is regarded as one of the country’s best hip hop producers, and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip hop.
| Net Worth | $6 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rapper |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
After MCA folded in 2003, Kardinal’s highly anticipated follow up album Firestarter Vol. 2: The 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.
In 2004, Kardinal released an independent mixtape titled Kill Bloodclott Bill with his production company, 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. Hits on Fire and Glory include “Everyday (Rudebwoy)” and “Heads Up”. RapReviews.com gave the album an 8.5/10 rating, stating “Fire and Glory is a better album than Firestarter Vol. 1,” and “aside from having better lyrics than most of his counterparts, Kardinal’s unique style also sets him apart.” The album was nominated for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2006 Juno Awards.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
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. In 1997, Kardinal released his debut album Eye & I on Capitol Hill Music. The only single from the album, “On wit da Show”, had considerable video play on MuchMusic. The album received rave reviews from music critics. Allmusic stated that Kardinal “blended soul, dancehall, reggae, hip-hop, and a wholly inventive approach to beats on his 20-track debut album, Eye & I.” Unfortunately, the album was poorly distributed in Canada, and a lack of radio support resulted in the album receiving limited commercial attention. Over 4,000 copies of the album were sold in its first three months of release. In 1998, he was featured on the Juno-winning single “Northern Touch” with the Rascalz, Choclair, Checkmate and Thrust.
In 2008, he was featured on the Just Dance (RedOne Remix) by Lady Gaga, part of the EP “Just Dance (Remixes, Pt. 2)”. In 2010, he was included in the Young Artists for Haiti’s version of “Wavin’ Flag” in an effort to raise money for disaster relief. He starred along with many Canadian stars. Also in 2010, he was featured in Raghav’s single “So Much”. In 2011, he collaborated with Canadian dance-pop act Audio Playground on their gold selling single “Famous” which reach #28 in Canada and #10 on the USA Billboard Dance charts. In 2011, he collaborated with singer Karl Wolf on his single “Ghetto Love”.
Who is Kardinal Offishall Dating?
According to our records, Kardinal Offishall married to Tashi Harrow. As of December 1, 2023, Kardinal Offishall’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Kardinal Offishall. You may help us to build the dating records for Kardinal Offishall!In 2005, Offishall’s third album, Fire and Glory, was released in Canada. That year, he collaborated with R&B singer Akon for the first time, starting a musical partnership that lasted until 2010. In 2007, he signed with Akon’s Kon Live Distribution label, through Geffen, and released his fourth album, Not 4 Sale, the following year. The first single, “Dangerous”, became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified triple platinum in Canada. Offishall released two gold-certified singles, “Numba 1 (Tide Is High)” and “Body Bounce”, before leaving Kon Live in late 2010. Since then, his latest singles have been released on his independent label Black Stone Colleagues Inc. In 2012, Offishall released Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself, a collaborative mixtape with producer Nottz.
Facts & Trivia
Kardinal Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Kardinal Offishall celebrates birthday on May 11 of every year.
Not 4 Sale is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, released September 9, 2008 on Kon Live/Geffen Records. It is his second international major-label album, after 2001’s Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1. It was a critical success, spawning the top 5 Billboard Hot 100 single “Dangerous”, and the minor hit “Numba 1 (Tide Is High)”. 11,869 copies of the album were sold in the United States, in its first week of release. It debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 40. As of February 15, 2009, the album has sold 34,822 copies. In Canada, it debuted at number 8 on the Canadian Albums Chart, with 4,247 copies sold in the first week. The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Allmusic gave it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it “an entirely solid album”, also stating “this freedom fighting and socially conscious writing is tempered with hooky club tracks that never fail.”[14] USA Today gave it 3 out of 4 stars, noting “his potent blend of hip-hop and dancehall gives him a flavor all his own.”PopMatters gave the album a 6/10 rating, writing “although many of the tracks here are glossy pop productions, Kardinal has not really changed since he was first heard in the ’90s.”The album won the award for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
What is Kardinal Offishall known for?
Jason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall (/kɑːrdɪˈnæl oʊfɪˈʃæl/), is a Canadian rapper, record producer, DJ, and record executive.
Is Kardinal Offishall Jamaican?
Born in Canada to Jamaican parents, the Dangerous artist has always incorporated Dancehall and Reggae into his recordings and performances, and of course, unapologetically waved the Jamaican flag in his music videos.
What nationality is Kardinal Offishall?
Canadian
How old is Kardinal?
46 years (May 11, 1976)
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