Jason Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall (pronounced /ˈkɑːrdɪnæl oʊfɪˈʃæl/), is a Canadian hip-hop artist and producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is well known for his reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.^[1][2] is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Country Canada Province Ontario Established 1 January 1850 (township)   1 January 1967 (borough) Incorporated Amalgamation June 1983 (city) 1 January 1998 Government  - Mayor David Miller (Toronto Mayor)  - Governing Body Toronto City Council  - MPs John Cannis, Jim Karygiannis, Derek Lee, John McKay, Dan McTeague, Tom Wappel  - MPPs Bas Balkissoon, Lorenzo Berardinetti... This article is about the Canadian province. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Canadian hip hop developed much more slowly than Canadas rock music scene. ... East Coast hip hop is a style of hip hop music that originated in New York City during the early-1970s. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... 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 and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition (chords) or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc. ... Kon Live Distribution is a record label owned and founded by R&B singer Akon. ... Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMGs Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group. ... The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement, and an independent record label. ... Kishan Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam,[1][2] often going by the shorter Aliaune Thiam[3] (born October 14, 1981),[4] and better known by his stage name Akon, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. ... T Pain is a hip-hop artist whose debut single was released in August 2005. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Okkervil River album, see The Stage Names. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... 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 and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. ... Dancehall is a type of Jamaican popular music which developed around the late 70s, with exponents such as Yellowman and Shabba Ranks. ...

Biography

Jason Harrow was born in Scarborough, Ontario^[3][4] (in Toronto's east end), and raised by Jamaican immigrant parents. He later settled in the Oakwood-Vaughan neighbourhood, in Toronto's west end.^[5][6] Harrow started rapping at the age of eight and was winning competitions by the time he was 12. Also at the age of 12, he performed live and on stage for the first time, with Nelson Mandela in attendance during Mandela's first visit to Toronto.^[7] 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.^[8] Country Canada Province Ontario Established 1 January 1850 (township)   1 January 1967 (borough) Incorporated Amalgamation June 1983 (city) 1 January 1998 Government  - Mayor David Miller (Toronto Mayor)  - Governing Body Toronto City Council  - MPs John Cannis, Jim Karygiannis, Derek Lee, John McKay, Dan McTeague, Tom Wappel  - MPPs Bas Balkissoon, Lorenzo Berardinetti... Oakwood-Vaughan is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada bordered by Eglinton Avenue to the north, Dufferin Street to the west, St. ... For other people named Mandela, or other uses, see Mandela. ... Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu (September 9, 1585 – December 4, 1642), was a French clergyman, noble, and statesman. ...

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. In 1998, he was featured on the Juno-winning single "Northern Touch" with the Rascalz, Choclair, Checkmate and Thrust. Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. ... The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands. ... The Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year has been awarded since 1991, and is awarded for the best rap album in Canada. ... 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. ... MuchMusic (often referred to only as Much) is a Canadian English language cable television specialty channel owned by CTV Limited; a division of CTVglobemedia dedicated to music, music-related programs and youth culture. ... The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands. ... Northern Touch is a Canadian hip hop song, which was recorded in 1997 by Rascalz in collaboration with Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust and Choclair. ... Rascalz are a hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip hop. ... Choclair (born Kareem Blake in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian rapper. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Thrust is a Canadian hip hop artist from Toronto. ...

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'". The album earned a gold certification in Canada. After MCA folded in 2003, Kardinal's highly anticipated follow up album Firestarter Vol. 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. 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. Hits on Fire and Glory include "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" and "Heads Up". MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ... MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc. ... Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973) is an American producer, singer, rapper,and songwriter. ... For other uses, see Timberland. ... The Neptunes is the name for the record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who created the sound for some very successful Hip Hop, R&B and Pop artists in the late-90s and 2000s. ... For the album by Los Abandoned, see Mix Tape (album). ... The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement, and an independent record label. ... Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishalls third album, and his first since Firestarter Volume 2 - F Word Theory was shelved, after MCA Records folded in 2003. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Virgin Records was a British recording label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Nik Powell in 1972. ... Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishalls third album, and his first since Firestarter Volume 2 - F Word Theory was shelved, after MCA Records folded in 2003. ...

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. However, it was with the Black Jays team when Kardinal received notoriety for his production work. 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. Kardinal also did some production on Kill Bloodcott Bill and produced 9.5 out of the 14 tracks on Fire and Glory. Choclair (born Kareem Blake in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian rapper. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ... The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands. ... The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement, and an independent record label. ... Solitair is a Canadian rap MC/producer from Toronto, Ontario. ... The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement, and an independent record label. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Singles from The Black Album Released: November 11, 2003 Released: January 13, 2004 Released: April 13, 2004 The Black Album is a 2003 hip hop music album by rapper Jay-Z. It was supposedly his last studio album until Jay-Z announced a return to solo recording in 2006. ... Fire and Glory is Kardinal Offishalls third album, and his first since Firestarter Volume 2 - F Word Theory was shelved, after MCA Records folded in 2003. ...

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. A-List producers, The Neptunes requested Kardinal appear on the remix to their smash hit production “Grindin'” with Clipse. The remix was well received across North America, particularly in New York City. Trevor Smith, Jr. ... This article is about Method Man. ... This article is about the Jamaican reggae artist. ... Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant), One of Jamaicas top DJs (american equivalent of rapper), being around since 1991. ... Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price June 12, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay, known for his hard work in combating poverty and helping new artists. ... For other uses, see Little Brother (disambiguation). ... Stanley Benton (born July 24, 1979), better known as Stat Quo, is an Atlanta-based African-American rapper signed to Eminems Shady Records and Dr. Dres Aftermath Entertainment. ... Pharoahe Monch (born Troy Donald Jamerson on October 31, 1972 in Queens, New York) is an American hip hop artist. ... Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Azim Palmer in 1976) is a famous Jamaican dancehall deejay. ... Not to be confused with Rhianna or Rayhana. ... This article is about the reggae musician. ... Pete Rock (born Peter Phillips, June 21, 1970[1] in Bronx, New York) is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper. ... T Pain is a hip-hop artist whose debut single was released in August 2005. ... Prince Paul (born Paul Huston) is a DJ and hip hop producer. ... Chali 2na Chali 2na (born Charles Stewart in Chicago, Illinois, in 1971) is an MC for the hip-hop group Jurassic 5. ... Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. ... Kishan Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam,[1][2] often going by the shorter Aliaune Thiam[3] (born October 14, 1981),[4] and better known by his stage name Akon, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. ... The Neptunes is the name for the record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who created the sound for some very successful Hip Hop, R&B and Pop artists in the late-90s and 2000s. ... Released in 2002, Grindin was the first international single from the Virginia Beach rap duo, the Clipse. ... Clipse is a Virginia based (via The Bronx) hip hop duo. ... North American redirects here. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

Kardinal made two appearances 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). 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). He has also appeared on mixtapes from Clinton Sparks and DJ Green Lantern. Bet may refer to: Look up bet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Rap City was a long-running two-hour music video television program block (debuting in 1989) aired on the Black Entertainment Television network, airing at 5 P.M. on the network. ... Big Tigger is the stage name of Darian Morgan (born December 22, 1972 in South Bronx, The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States), an American television and radio personality best known as the host of BETs Rap City and 106 & Park. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kÉ‘njÉ›j/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... Not to be confused with Rhianna or Rayhana. ... Pon de Replay (Play it again in Bajan) is an dance-pop song written by Vada Nobles, Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, Alisha Brooks for R&B-reggae singer Rihannas debut album Music of the Sun (2005). ... This article is about the Jamaican reggae artist. ... Get Busy is a 2003 re-released hit song by Jamaican dancehall reggae toaster Sean Paul, from his album Dutty Rock. ... Woodbridge is a large suburban community (Estimated 2006 pop. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In 2006, Kardinal collaborated with Akon, Cipha Sounds, DJ Whoo Kid, and various members of the Black Jays family, among others. At the 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards, Kardinal walked away with 3 awards for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)", including Best Video, Best Director (RT!) and VideoFACT Award. 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). Kishan Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam,[1][2] often going by the shorter Aliaune Thiam[3] (born October 14, 1981),[4] and better known by his stage name Akon, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. ... Cipha Sounds (born Luis Diaz on April 19, 1976 in Bronx, New York) is an American radio and television personality of Puerto Rican[1] descent. ... DJ Whoo Kid (born Yves Mondesir in West Orange, New Jersey) is a former hip hop DJ. He is best known for being the official DJ of the hip hop group G-Unit. ... The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement, and an independent record label. ... The 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards were held on June 18, 2006 and featured performances by Fall Out Boy, Hedley, Rihanna, City and Colour, Simple Plan and others. ... VideoFACT is a Canadian fund, funded exclusively by MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, and MusiquePlus, which provides grants to new and emerging Canadian recording artists to help them produce music videos. ... Michelle Trachtenberg at the MuchMusic Video Awards preshow, 2004 The MuchMusic Video Awards (or the MMVAs, as they are also known) are annual awards presented by the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic to honour the years best music videos. ... Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. ... Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian band from Kingston, Ontario. ...

Trivia

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• In 2006, Kardinal became an expert panelist for the MuchMusic VJ Search program.
• Kardinal is also an occasional judge on MuchMusic's Video On Trial.
• 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. ^[9]
• 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.^[10]
• 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.

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Discography

Studio albums

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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)
• Kardinal Offishall - Akon - Clinton Sparks Present: Limited Time Only (2008)

Singles

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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.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" (Texas featuring Kardinal Offishall)
• "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)
• "The Last Hope" (Drake feat. Kardinal Offishall & Adreena Mill)

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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)"

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References

External links

• Official Website
• Kardinal Offishall at MySpace
• Kardinal Offishall at YouTube
• Border Block - Canadian Hip Hop vs. America
• Much Music
• VJ Search
• MMVA Awards
• Interview with DJ Stallion
• Kardinal's KonvictMuzik.net page