Fire and Glory
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Fire and Glory is the third studio album
by Canadian rapper
Kardinal Offishall
, released November 15, 2005. It was released on EMI
/Virgin Records
, exclusively in Canada. The album spawned the hit singles "Everyday (Rudebwoy)
" and "Feel Alright
".
" featuring Pharrell Williams
, which was originally the lead single from his album Firestarter Vol. 2: The F-Word Theory. The album was slated for a summer 2003 release on MCA Records
, and was supposed to be his big-budget commercial breakthrough. Unfortunately, the album was delayed numerous times, and MCA was absorbed by Geffen Records
in May of that year. Kardinal lost his chance to release the album, and it was shelved.
Fire and Glory, the follow-up to Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1
, featured collaborations with popular artists, such as Busta Rhymes
, Vybz Kartel
, and Estelle
. Three songs from the album—"Whatchalike", "All the Way", and "Mr. Officer"—were supposed to appear on the Firestarter Vol. 2 album. The album produced three singles and music videos in Canada: "Heads Up", "Feel Alright
", and "Everyday (Rudebwoy)
", with the latter receiving heavy rotation on MuchMusic
. In June 2006, Kardinal won three MuchMusic Video Awards
for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)". A remix of the song "Last Standing Soldier" was released as a single in 2006, featuring Bedouin Soundclash
.
Kardinal explained why he chose Fire and Glory as the name of the album:
at the 2006 Juno Awards
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Canadian rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall
Jason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
, released November 15, 2005. It was released on EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
/Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
, exclusively in Canada. The album spawned the hit singles "Everyday (Rudebwoy)
Everyday (Rudebwoy)
"Everyday " is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Ray Robinson. It was the second single from his third album Fire and Glory....
" and "Feel Alright
Feel Alright (Kardinal Offishall song)
"Feel Alright" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall. It was the third single from his third album Fire and Glory. A music video, directed by RT!, was released for the single.-12" single:A-side#"Feel Alright" #"Feel Alright"...
".
Background
In 2003, Kardinal released "Belly DancerBelly Dancer (Kardinal Offishall song)
"Belly Dancer" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Pharrell Williams. Produced by The Neptunes, the single was released on March 25, 2003. It was originally the first single from his unreleased album, Firestarter Vol. 2: The F-Word Theory....
" featuring Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams , commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music...
, which was originally the lead single from his album Firestarter Vol. 2: The F-Word Theory. The album was slated for a summer 2003 release on MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, and was supposed to be his big-budget commercial breakthrough. Unfortunately, the album was delayed numerous times, and MCA was absorbed by Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
in May of that year. Kardinal lost his chance to release the album, and it was shelved.
Fire and Glory, the follow-up to Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1
Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1
Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, released May 22, 2001 in the United States. Released on MCA Records, the album is his major-label debut. Its a recompilation album, which includes older songs and demos that he used to get signed...
, featured collaborations with popular artists, such as Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel
Adidja Palmer , better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. He has many nicknames, including Addi Teacher and Gaza Emperor.-Biography:...
, and Estelle
Estelle (musician)
Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
. Three songs from the album—"Whatchalike", "All the Way", and "Mr. Officer"—were supposed to appear on the Firestarter Vol. 2 album. The album produced three singles and music videos in Canada: "Heads Up", "Feel Alright
Feel Alright (Kardinal Offishall song)
"Feel Alright" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall. It was the third single from his third album Fire and Glory. A music video, directed by RT!, was released for the single.-12" single:A-side#"Feel Alright" #"Feel Alright"...
", and "Everyday (Rudebwoy)
Everyday (Rudebwoy)
"Everyday " is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Ray Robinson. It was the second single from his third album Fire and Glory....
", with the latter receiving heavy rotation on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
. In June 2006, Kardinal won three MuchMusic Video Awards
MuchMusic Video Awards
The MuchMusic Video Awards are annual awards presented by the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic to honour the year's best music videos....
for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)". A remix of the song "Last Standing Soldier" was released as a single in 2006, featuring Bedouin Soundclash
Bedouin Soundclash
Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian band currently based in Toronto. Their sound can be described as reggae and ska.-History:The band's current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Jay Malinowski, and bassist Eon Sinclair with Sekou Lumumba on drums. Their debut album, Root Fire, released in 2001...
.
Kardinal explained why he chose Fire and Glory as the name of the album:
Reception
RapReviews.com gave the album an 8.5/10 rating, stating "Fire and Glory is a better album than Firestarter Vol. 1," and "aside from having better lyrics than most of his counterparts, Kardinal's unique style also sets him apart." The album was nominated for Rap Recording of the YearJuno Award for Rap Recording of the Year
The Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year has been awarded since 1991, and is awarded for the best rap album in Canada. It was awarded under the title Best Rap Recording from 1993 to 2002....
at the 2006 Juno Awards
Juno Awards of 2006
The Juno Awards of 2006 were held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on the weekend of 31 March to 2 April 2006. These ceremonies honour music industry achievements in Canada during the previous year....
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured guest(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Last Standing Soldier" | Kardinal Offishall | 4:46 | |
| 2. | "E.G.G. (Everybody Gone Gangsta)" | Mr. Attic Mr. Attic Roger Perryman, better known as Mr. Attic, is a Canadian hip-hop producer from Toronto, Ontario. He is a member of Juno Award-winning production team, Da Grassroots.-Career:... |
Vybz Kartel Vybz Kartel Adidja Palmer , better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. He has many nicknames, including Addi Teacher and Gaza Emperor.-Biography:... |
4:17 |
| 3. | "Heads Up" | Kardinal Offishall | 3:16 | |
| 4. | "Everyday (Rudebwoy) Everyday (Rudebwoy) "Everyday " is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Ray Robinson. It was the second single from his third album Fire and Glory.... " |
Kardinal Offishall | Ray Robinson | 5:06 |
| 5. | "The Best Man" | Kardinal Offishall | Spragga Benz Spragga Benz -Career:He began his career around 1991. Once known to his friends as "Spaghetti" , but this was later shortened to Spragga. The Benz in his name comes from the sound system for which he used to work for, L.A. Benz, and it is through this that he found his way into the music industry at a Dubplate... and Darryl Riley Black Jays Black Jays is a Canadian independent record label, production company, and musical collective, specializing in hip-hop, R&B, and reggae music. Founded in 2000 by rappers Kardinal Offishall and Solitair, it was originally known as Silver House and the Girl . In 2004, the group came to prominence... |
4:01 |
| 6. | "Freshie" | Kardinal Offishall | Ro Dolla Black Jays Black Jays is a Canadian independent record label, production company, and musical collective, specializing in hip-hop, R&B, and reggae music. Founded in 2000 by rappers Kardinal Offishall and Solitair, it was originally known as Silver House and the Girl . In 2004, the group came to prominence... |
4:38 |
| 7. | "Sunday" | Kardinal Offishall | 4:35 | |
| 8. | "Kaysarasara" | Jake One Jake One Jacob Dutton, better known as Jake One, is an American hip hop record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Biography:Dutton grew up in Capitol Hill and moved to the North End of Seattle when he was 15. He started making music on a Casio keyboard in 1992. He attended the University of Washington and... |
Estelle Estelle (musician) Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England... |
5:05 |
| 9. | "Neva New (Till I Kissed You)" | Kardinal Offishall | 4:10 | |
| 10. | "Mr. Officer" | Ro Dolla (co-produced by Kardinal Offishall) | Renee Neufville Zhane Zhané was an American R&B/hip hop soul duo, best known for their 1994 hit "Hey Mr. D.J.", which reached #6 in the U.S. Other popular hits include "Groove Thang" and minor hit "Sending My Love," both released in 1994... |
3:59 |
| 11. | "Watchalike" | Kardinal Offishall | Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes... |
3:25 |
| 12. | "Fire and Glory" | Exile Exile (producer) Aleksander Manfredi , better known by his stage name Exile, is an American hip hop DJ, producer and occasional rapper. His first record appearances came as a member of hip hop duo Emanon alongside rapper Aloe Blacc. They released various mixtapes, beginning with 1995's "Stretch Marx" before... |
Nicole Moses Black Jays Black Jays is a Canadian independent record label, production company, and musical collective, specializing in hip-hop, R&B, and reggae music. Founded in 2000 by rappers Kardinal Offishall and Solitair, it was originally known as Silver House and the Girl . In 2004, the group came to prominence... |
4:25 |
| 13. | "Feel Alright Feel Alright (Kardinal Offishall song) "Feel Alright" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall. It was the third single from his third album Fire and Glory. A music video, directed by RT!, was released for the single.-12" single:A-side#"Feel Alright" #"Feel Alright"... " |
Kardinal Offishall | 3:57 | |
| 14. | "All the Way" | Kardinal Offishall | 6:30 |
Samples
- "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" – Contains a sample of "People EverydayPeople Everyday"People Everyday" is the first hit single for rap/hip-hop group Arrested Development. It was released in 1992, taken from their critically acclaimed album 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of.......
" (metamorphosis mix) by Arrested Development - "Neva New (Till I Kissed You)" – Contains a sample of "Till I Kiss You" by Nana McLean
- "Mr. Officer" – Contains a sample of "Chant a Psalm" by Steel PulseSteel PulseSteel Pulse is a roots reggae musical band. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, in Birmingham, England, composed of David Hinds , Basil Gabbidon , and Ronald McQueen .-History:...
Personnel
- Allistair – Vocals
- Jully Black – Vocals
- Craig Boyko – Photography
- Busta Rhymes – Lyricist, Guest Appearance
- Theodore Daley – Cover Art Concept
- Exile – Producer, Instrumentation
- Kardinal Offishall – Piano, Vocals, Producer, Liner Notes, Executive Producer, Shaker, A&R, Instrumentation
- Anne Keenan – Photography
- Russ Klyne – Guitar
- Mayday – Executive Producer, A&R
- Mr. Attic – Producer, Instrumentation
- Antoine Moonen – Package Design
- Memmalatel "Mr. Mojo" Morgan – Executive Producer, A&R
- Nicole Moses – Vocals, Lyricist
- Renee Neufville – Vocals, Lyricist
- Darryl Riley – Vocals
- Ivana Santilli – Horn
- Silver (Solitair) – Executive Producer, A&R
External links
- Album credits at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...