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Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1

Kardinal Offishall

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Album Review

While there are a slew of Canadian MCs (Saukrates, Choclair, Rascalz, and Swollen Members) who appear ready to reverse the stigma of the up north rapper, as of yet, none have been able to elude the novelty label. On "Bakardi Slang," the anthemic lead single to his Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1 major-label debut, Toronto's Kardinal Offishal declares "Kardinal gonna show you how the T-Dot rolls." Kardinal, much like his fellow Circle member Choclair, displays flashes of promise here. Firestarter takes on many identities: the insightful consciousness of "Man by Choice" (which explores the origin of the "N" word and all of its nasty connotations), and the underground delight of the Saukrates-featured "Gotta Get It," and "Husslin'." Yet, there is also a commercial element at work here, as a slew of tracks (e.g., "Powerful" and "Quest for Fire") are undermined by R&B hooks, which actually make you appreciate Lil' Mo. Granted, Kardinal does attempt to showcase some versatility with Firestarter, whether through the low-budget musing of "U R Ghetto 2002" or by soaking Firestarter with his tropically enhancing West Indian heritage, which is a major influence here. Firestarter has enough Jamaican dancehall riddims to make the average Bounty Killer fan say "Bwoy."

Customer Reviews

unknown talent coming from the cold!

Kardinall offishall much fresher than artist of his kind and having the most undeniable flow that no one can match. and "he's coming the cold." mixing reggae and gritty street hip hop, toronto finest, Kardinall offishall really put toronto hip hop scene on the map. Quest for Fire an instant classic featuring huge hits such as "money jane," (one of sean paul major hits before he made it worldwide; you heard, he started in toronto) "bakardi slang," (a true track differentiating in how we speak in t.dot to the world) "maxine," (kardi staying to his true to his roots and throw in some slow reggae) Kardinall is breaking doors for more canadian talent. pick this album up if you want to be educated in hip hop!

DUNNO BOI DIS IS DAT T-DOT

kardi reppin t dot hard son with tha illest rhymes cop dis stuff quick

So good

Sick album

Biography

Born: May 12, 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

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,...
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