Episode 92: "Shake The Bed" ft. Kardinal Offishall

🇨🇦🎤 Legendary Canadian hip-hop pioneer Kardinal Offishall joins Bawo and Tunde for a very special episode of #NoWahala called "Shake The Bed"!From his early days shaping Toronto’s rap scene to becoming a global hitmaker, Kardi takes us through his incredible journey:His pioneering role in Canadian hip-hop and working with hometown producers like Boi-1daSigning with Akon’s Konvict Music and breaking into the U.S. charts with international hitsHis executive chapter as Global A&R at Def Jam and the importance of mentorship in the industryThe balance between artistry and leadership in shaping the next generation of talentAnd his brand new independent release “Soak” ft. Rotimi 🌊🔥It’s a conversation full of gems, history, and laughs with one of the true architects of Canadian music. You don't want to miss this episode of No Wahala with Tune Day and Bawo, 'Shake The Bed,' featuring ultra-talented guest Kardinal Offishall. Featured Topics:0:00 - Start of Show2:40 - Introducing Kardi!7:03 - Kardi's First Record Deal & "The Circle"16:00 - First Time Meeting DJ Greg Street in Atlanta23:00 - Early Collabs with Drake & Other Prominent Rap Features39:24 - Thoughts on Skepta vs. Joyner Lucas (US vs. UK Rap)52:35 - "Shoutouts to Giggs!"1:00:12 - Living in Toronto and Brooklyn?1:04:40 - The Konvict Music Experience1:28:14 - Early Collabs with Boi-1da and The Clipse1:42:42 - "Rappers Are Weird." (Importance of Ethics, Respect & Values)1:48:08 - New Single "Soak," featuring Rotimi!1:57:47 - Kardi The Family Man & Today's Norms2:03:32 - Global A&R / Leadership Experience in the Music Industry2:13:00 - Outro_______________________________👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more legendary conversations on No Wahala Podcast!Subscribe on YouTube: https://nowaha.la/YTSubListen on Other Pod Platforms: https://nowaha.la/podUpcoming Events: https://nowaha.la/eventsBecome a Supporter: https://nowaha.la/supportSend Us Messages To Read on Air: https://nowaha.la/fanlove_______________________________Fan Mail: Musa is recovering from AfroFuture in Detroit. He is not on seat.#KardinalOffishall #NoWahalaPodcast #CanadianHipHop #Boi1da #DefJam #Akon #Rotimi #TorontoMusic #Tunde #Bawo #Soak #Kardi #Toronto #PushaT #Malice #Clipse #Drake #Giggs #Skepta #JoynerLucashttp://nowaha.la | instagram.com/NoWahala | facebook.com/NoWahalaPod | twitter.com/NoWahala | tiktok.com/@NoWahala |    / nowahala