Video: Kardinal Offishall [ft. Akon]: "Dangerous"
Why isn't Mr. Kardinal running things as yet? He should have shot to fame way back in 2001 on the basis of "Ol' Time Killin" and "BaKardi Slang". Hopefully "Dangerous" is the first of many singles from the upcoming Not 4 Sale. The video is a typical showcase for a hot girl just as the track is a typical tale of a femme fatale, complete with smooth Akon hook. The twist is Kardi's perfect blend of dancehall and hip-hop-- it makes you wish he'd dropped the chorus as well.
Though Kardinal Offishall is a proficient producer himself (check "Let's Ride" for an example), having Akon appear on this track and take over executive production duties for the album might give Toronto's great hip-hop hope the necessary push. And heck, if that doesn't work, apart from "Dangerous", the new record's got pair-ups with J. Davey, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Estelle, and, apparently, the Pussycat Dolls. Might as well try everything.