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Kardi Gras, Vol. 1: The Clash
Hip-Hop · 2015 · 16 tracks · 1h 7m

Kardi Gras, Vol. 1: The Clash

Kardinal Offishall

A high-octane collision of Toronto hip-hop and Caribbean carnival culture. Heavy basslines meet melodic dancehall chanting in a celebratory, soulful return.

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The king of Toronto's Caribbean sound returns with a heavy-hitting celebration of his roots.

A triumphant and energetic celebration of cultural identity and musical longevity.

Kardi Gras, Vol. 1: The Clash · vs · Kardinal Offishall
Festival+2.2σ

Festival saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks · 1h 7m
01
Hope
5:39
02
Baby It's U!
3:48
03
OG
4:28
04
No Reason
3:58
05
To Kill a Shadow
5:06
06
C.O.D
4:09
07
Real Live Gangsta (They Say)
5:00
08
Always Carnival Time
3:54
09
Insert Here
3:17
10
One Dream Away
4:30
11
The Naked Truth
4:10
12
Sunshine
3:46
13
That Chick Right There
3:48
14
Do Dat Dance
4:12
15
I'm Just a Man
4:35
16
Tattoo (Rudebwoy)
3:25
Moments Worth Waiting For
the transition from the soulful intro of Hope into the hard-hitting percussion of the main verse
the infectious dancehall-pop hook of That Chick Right There cutting through the thick synth bass
the raw storytelling and stripped-back rhythm on Real Live Gangsta that highlights his veteran flow
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