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About Kardinal Offishall
Artist Biography
Canadian rapper and producer Kardinal Offishall pioneered the merging of dancehall influences into hip-hop. He’s known for his work on the mic and behind the scenes as a producer and executive.
• Raised by Jamaican immigrant parents in Toronto, Kardinal Offishall started rapping when he was eight. He competed in competitions and earned a publishing deal at 20.
• He released his debut single, “Naughty Dread”, in 1996, followed by his debut album, Eye & I, in 1997.
• As a producer, he gained notice for his work with Canadian rapper Choclair, producing several tracks for his 1999 album Ice Cold, including the single “Let’s Ride”.
• Offishall released his fourth album, 2008’s Not 4 Sale, on Akon’s Kon Live label. Superstar guests include Rihanna, The-Dream, T-Pain, Clipse and label boss Akon, who appears on the popular single “Dangerous”. The LP cracked the Top 10 of Billboard’s Canadian Albums chart.
Hometown
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap
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