Big things are happening for Toronto-based rapper Kardinal Offishall.

Akon will executive-produce Kardinal’s next release, “Not For Sale.”

“Whether it comes out directly on Konvict Muzik (Akon’s record label) or if it’s on another label still has to be worked out,” says Mayday, Kardinal’s manager. “He is officially part of the Konvict family though.”

Kardinal Offishall and Akon collaborated in 2004 on “Kill the Dance,” a high-energy reggae track, infused with Akon’s recognizable vocals. Akon said he learned a lot from working with Kardi and that the rapper’s trademark style influenced him towards conscious lyrics and eclectic production.

“Kardi is really ambitious,” Akon says. “He kinda reminds me of myself and that’s why I think we get along so well. He just produces the kind of music he wants to make and that’s the way it should be. He’s smart with his career decisions and looks out for his music, and that’s something you can’t help but respect and want to work with.”

With files from Adam Gonshor






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