Jason Harrow (born May 12, 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall is a Canadian hip-hop MC and producer of Jamaican descent.

Kardinal is often credited as Canada’s “hip-hop ambassador”[1], and along with MC’s such as Saukrates and Maestro Fresh Wes, he’s arguably the most popular. Kardinal blends soul, dancehall, reggae and hip-hop to create a truly unique sound.

BIOGRAPHY

Kardinal started rapping at the age of eight and was winning competitions by the time he was 12. Also at the age of 12, Kardinal performed live and on stage for the first time, with Nelson Mandela in attendance during his first visit to Toronto.[2] By 1993, he decided to drop his alias “KoolAid”, and went by the moniker Kardinal Offishall after being inspired by the great 17th century French politician Cardinal Richelieu.[3]

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.

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”.

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.

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.

To date, Kardinal is the only Canadian urban act to appear 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.

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).

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(featuring elton john)

There she stumbles
Falling to her knees
I think she tripped on reality

I have witnessed
Tragic comedies
Thats the world in which she leads

Well I would walk a million miles
To give her all that she needs
But she would walk a million more
To do what she believes

Shell have a perfect day

Troubles blooming
Innocence now fades
But still shes dry through
All the rain

Theres no purpose
She has yet to crave
Shes like the big dog on parade

Well I would walk a million miles
To give her all that she needs
She would walk a million more
To do well as she pleased

She had a perfect day

I cant figure this one out
Ive no words here to explain
Shell just sugar kiss me off
Shell just have another perfect day

This is not so old song from Fall Out Boy titled “I write sins, not tragedies”. The song is from Panic at the disco.

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Lyric

Oh, well imagine; as I’m pacing the pews in a church corridor,
And I can’t help but to hear, no I can’t help but to hear an exchanging of words:
“What a beautiful wedding, what a beautiful wedding!” says the bridesmaid to a waiter.
“Yes, but what a shame, what a shame, the poor groom’s bride is a whore.”

I chime in with a “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?!”
No, it’s much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.
I’d chime in “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?!”
No, it’s much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of…

Well in fact well I’ll look at it this way, I mean technically our marriage is saved! Well this calls for a toast, so pour the champagne!
Oh! Well in fact well I’ll look at it this way, I mean technically our marriage is saved! Well this calls for a toast, so pour the champagne, pour the champagne!

I’d chime in with a “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?!”
No, it’s much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.
I’d chime in “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?!”
No, it’s much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.

Again…

I’d chime in “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?!”
No, it’s much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.
I’d chime in “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?!”
No, it’s much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.

Again…

LYRIC

Last Nite - Puff Diddy feat. Keyshia Cole [Diddy]
Last Night
(Last Night)
I Couldn’t Even Get An Answer
(Answer, Answer, Answer)
I Tried To Call
(I Tried To Call)
But My Pride Wouldn’t Let Me Dial
(Dial, Dial, Dial)
And I’m Sitting Here
(Sitting Here)
With This Blank Expression
(Expression, Expression, Expression)
And The Way I Feel (Way I Feel)
I Wanna Curl Up Like A Child (Child, Child)

I Know U Can Hear Me
I Know U Can Feel Me
I Can’t Live Without You
God Please Make Me Better
I Wish I Wasnt The Way I Am

[Keyshia Cole]
If I Told You Once,
I Told You Twice
You Can See It My Eyes
I’m All Cried Out
With Nothing To Say
Your Everything I Want It To Be
If You Could Only See
Your Heart Belongs To Me
I Love You So Much
I’m Hurting For Your Touch
Come And Set Me Free
Forever Yours I’ll Be
Baby Won’t You Come
And Take This Pain Away

[chorus]
Last Night (Last Night)
I Couldn’t Even Get An Answer (Answer)
( You Said You Couldn’t Get An Answer Baby )
I Tried To Call (I Tried To Call)
But My Pride Wouldn’t Let Me Dial (Dial)
( But That Should Never Stopped You )
And I’m Sitting Here (Sitting Here)
( Sitting There )
With This Blank Expression (Expression)
( I’ll Be With Ya My Baby )
And The Way I Feel
( Way I Feel )
I Wanna Curl Up Like A Child (Child)
( Ooh Baby…Oh No )

[Keyshia Cole]
I Need You
And You Need Me
This Is So Plain To See
And I Would Never Let You Go
And I Will Always Love You So…I Will
If You Could Only See
Your Heart Belongs To Me
I Love You So Much
I’m Hurting For Your Touch
Come And Set Me Free
Forever Yours I’ll Be
Baby Won’t You Come
And Take This Pain Away

[chorus]
Last Night (Last Night)
( Oh Last Night )
I Couldn’t Even Get An Answer (Answer)
( Oh Baby Baby Wanna Do This To Me…Hey )
I Tried To Call (I Tried To Call)
( Alright )
But My Pride Wouldnt Let Me Dial (Dial)
[ Last Night lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]
( Why Wouldn’t You Just Dial Me Baby…Oh )
And Im Sitting Here (Sitting Here)
With This Blank Expression (Expression)
( Don’t Say Anything Baby…Oh No, Oh No )
And The Way I Feel
( Alright )
I Wanna Curl Up Like A Child (Child)
( I’m Soo Alone, I’m Soo Lonely Baby Oh )

[Diddy]
Tell Me What..
What Else To Say
To Make You Comeback
And Break Me Like That
And If It Matters
What Matters If It Don’t
We Can Go Never Ever Alone
Don’t Wanna Wait Til You Go
Tonight When (??????)
Just Don’t Leave Me

[chorus]
Last Night (Last Night)
( …Yeah… )
I Couldn’t Even Get An Answer (Answer)
( Couldn’t Even Answer Baby…Oh )
I Tried To Call (Tried To Call)
( Call Me Baby )
But My Pride Wouldnt Let Me Dial (Dial)
( Why Couldn’t You Just Dial Me Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby Baby Baby )
And Im Sitting Here (Sitting Here)
With This Blank Expression (Expression)
( Don’t Say A Thing…No )
And The Way I Feel
( Alright )
I Wanna Curl Up Like A Child (Child)
( I’m Soo Alone, I’m Soo Lonely Baby…Oh )

[Keyshia Cole]
I Need You
And You Need Me ( I Need You )
This Is So Plain To See ( Oh )
And I Would Never Let You Go
And I Will Always Love You So…I Will
If You Could Only See ( Only See )
Your Heart Belongs To Me ( Heart Belongs To Me )
I Love You So Much ( Oh )
I’m Hurting For Your Touch ( Oh )
Come And Set Me Free ( Hey )
Forever Yours I’ll Be
Baby Won’t You Come
And Take My Pain Away

[chorus]
Last Night (Last Night)
( …Hey…Yeah… )
I Couldn’t Even Get An Answer (Answer)
( I Couldn’t Baby Baby…Yeah, Oh )
I Tried To Call (I Tried To Call)
( Call Me Baby )
But My Pride Wouldnt Let Me Dial
( Why Couldn’t You Just Dial Me Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby )
And Im Sitting Here (Sitting Here)
With This Blank Expression (Expression)
( Don’t Say A Thing…No )
And The Way I Feel
( Alright )
I Wanna Curl Up Like A Child
( I’m Soo Alone, I’m Soo Lonely Baby…Oh )

[Keyshia Cole]
Why Don’t You Pick Up The Phone
And Dial Up My Number
And Call Me My Baby
I’m Waiting On You
Why Don’t You Pick Up The Phone
And Dial Up My Number
Just Call Me Up Baby
I’m Waiting On You

LYRIC

I look around me
But all I seem to see
Is people going nowhere
Expecting sympathy
It’s like we’re going through the motions
Of the scripted destiny
Tell me where’s our inspiration
If life wont wait
I guess it’s up to me

Whoahh
No we’re not gonna waste another moment in this town
Whoahh
We wont come back, the world its calling out
Whoahh
Leave the past in the past gonna find the future
And misery loves company
Well so long
You’ll miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

Procrastination running circles in my head
While you sit there contemplating you’ll wind up left for dead (left for dead)
Life is what happens
While you’re busy making your excuses
Another day, another casualty
But that won’t happen to me

Whoahh
No we’re not gonna waste another moment in this town
Whoahh
We wont come back, the world its calling out

Whoahh
Leave the past in the past gonna find the future
And misery loves company
Well so long
You’ll miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
When I’m gone

Let’s go…!
Won’t look back
When I say goodbye
We’re gonna leave this world behind me
Gonna take what’s mine tonight
‘cause every wasted day
Becomes a wasted chance
You’re gonna wake up feeling sorry
‘cause life won’t wait
I guess it’s up to you

Whoahh
No we’re not gonna waste another moment in this town
Whoahh
We wont come back, the world its calling out
Whoahh
Leave the past in the past gonna find the future
And misery loves company
Well so long
You’ll miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

Here’s the lyric and translation.

Romaji lyric
Konna ni omotteiru chikau wa tomattekurenai
Karappa no kokoro wa anata no kimochi wo mada mitsukerarenai

Onaji e wo ni doto egaku koto wa dekinai no ni
Atashi no kanjou wa tada kurikaeshite bakari

“Ai no uta” wo kikasete yo sono yokogao mistumeta
Anata no koto shiritai yo mou deatte shimatta yo

Donna ni sabishikutemo mata eeru kigashiteiru kara
Ryuunante iranai ikikasenai koto wo shitteiru

Kono mama ja wasuremono ni natte shimau deshou?
Atashi no kanjou wa namida no oku kagayaita

“Ai no uta” wo kikasete yo sono yokogao sono saki ni
Anata ga ima mitsumeteru hito ga iru to wakattemo

Tsubasa wo kudasai to shinjite utau you ni atashi datte chikau yo
Kako mo zenbu ukeirerutte kimeta

“Ai no uta” wo kuchizusamu sono egao ni fureta ni
Anata ga ima mitsumeteru hito ga iru to wakattemo

“Ai no uta” wa owaranai mou deatte shimatta no
…owaranai…Love and Truth

Translation lyric
I’m thinking about you so much…time doesn’t stop for me
My empty heart still can’t find your feelings

I can never draw the same picture twice
But my emotions are just repeating over and over again

Let me listen to your “love song.” (1) I stared at your profile (2)
I want to know about you, now that I’ve met you

No matter how lonely I get, I have a feeling we’ll meet again
I don’t need a reason; I know I can’t turn back

With the way it is now (3), I’ll just become a part of your memory(4), right?
My emotions shone like the depths of tears…

Let me listen to your “love song.” Your profile…
I understand there’s a person you’re gazing at right in front of you but… (5)

Please give me wings and believe that, just as with this song (6), I swear
I’ve decided to accept all the past

I hum the “love song”…I want to touch your smiling face
Even though I know that there’s someone you’re gazing at

My “love song” never ends - I’ve already met you (7)
…It never will end…

This song is suitable for your kids to listen. Download here.

p/s: Oh, man. I don’t find any 3 bear’s pic. So sorry.

Dewi aku mohon, beri kesempatan
‘tuk bisa menebus, dosaku kepadamuMaafkanlah aku yang menyakitimu,
aku tidak pernah, menyangka bisa begini

[#:]
Oh dewi, dengarkanlah

[Reff:]
Dewi, kaulah hidupku,
aku cinta padamu sampai mati
Dewi, belahlah dadaku,
agar kau tahu, agar kau mengerti

Semua terjadi, begitu saja,
tak ada yang serius antara dia dan aku
Tidak ada cinta dan tak ada hati,
Hanya karena aku, lelaki dijajah wanita

[#] ~~ [Reff]

[Interlude]

[#]

[Reff] (x3)

Vertical Horizon has the most effective song and lyrics for me. One of their good song is You’re A God.

Download if you also like it.

Here’s the lyric

I’ve got to be honest
I think you know
We’re covered in lies and that’s OK
There’s somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say

[Chorus]