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Eye & I

Kardinal Offishall · 1997

69 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop

Dynamic beats and clever wordplay converge in a vibrant exploration of urban life and identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • vibrant exploration of identity
  • engaging beats for urban life
  • wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Eye & I' marked Kardinal Offishall's debut album, introducing his distinctive voice to the Canadian hip-hop scene. At this point, he was beginning to carve out a niche for himself as a prominent figure in Toronto's burgeoning rap landscape, following a series of underground releases that helped establish his reputation.
Stylistic neighbors
Drake· Tory Lanez· Classified

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Breakdown (Keep Moving) 4:42
  • 2 On Wid Da Show 4:06
  • 3 Da Brown 4:13
  • 4 Hint-A-Lude 0:42
  • 5 Mysteries 4:33
  • 6 P.W.O.T. 4:03
  • 7 My Niah 4:13
  • 8 Madmoizellez 4:51
  • 9 Hint-A-Lude 0:10
  • 10 Make It Happen 4:52
  • 11 W.I. Philosophi 1:25
  • 12 Sweet Marie 4:01
  • 13 Bellee Buss (Don't Make Me Laugh) 3:24
  • 14 LoLo 1:55
  • 15 King of Da Hill 4:31
  • 16 Elle A 3:56
  • 17 Jeevin' (Life) 5:15
  • 18 Naughty Dread, Part II 4:39
  • 19 Hint-A-Lude 0:30
  • 20 Friday Night 3:17

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