KardinalOffishall
Jason Drew Harrow, better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, is a Canadian rapper and record producer. Often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", he has been regarded as one of the country's most prominent hip-hop producers during the 2000s and is distinctive for his reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.
- Origin
- Scarborough
- Active since
- 1976
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Jason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, is a Canadian rapper and record producer of Jamaican descent. Often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", he is regarded as one of the country's most prominent hip-hop producers during the 2000s, known for his reggae and dancehall-influenced style. Kardinal began his career in Toronto's mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene, forming the hip-hop group The Circle. He released his debut studio album, "Eye & I" in 1997, and the EP "Husslin'" in 2000, before signing with MCA Records in 2000. His second album, "Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1" (2001), marked his first entries on the Canadian Singles Chart. Despite critical acclaim, his album "Fire and Glory" (2005) did not achieve commercial success but solidified his position in the Canadian music scene.
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Often called Canada's hip-hop ambassador
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Debut album: "Eye & I" (1997)
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Second album: "Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1" (2001)
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Reggae and dancehall-influenced style
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Collaboration with Akon on KonLive Distribution
Selection
Discography
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- Naughty Dread / On Wid da Show1996EP
Naughty Dread / On Wid da Show
- Eye & I1997
Eye & I
- Husslin'2000EP
Husslin'
- Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Volume 12001
Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Volume 1
- Ol' Time Killin'2001EP
Ol' Time Killin'
- Kill Bloodclott Bill Volume 12004
Kill Bloodclott Bill Volume 1
- Bang Bang2004EP
Bang Bang
- Fire and Glory2005
Fire and Glory
- Not 4 Sale2008
Not 4 Sale
- Kardi Gras, Vol. 1: The Clash2015
Kardi Gras, Vol. 1: The Clash
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Kardinal Offishall?+
Kardinal Offishall was born in 1976.
Q02Where is Kardinal Offishall from?+
Kardinal Offishall is from Scarborough, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Kardinal Offishall make?+
Kardinal Offishall makes hip-hop.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums "Eye & I" (1997) and "Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Volume 1" (2001).
Q05Since when has Kardinal Offishall been active?+
Kardinal Offishall began his career in the underground hip-hop scene of Toronto in the mid-1990s.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Kardinal Offishall has not won any awards.