There isn’t a more animated rapper on planet Earth than Kardinal Offishall.
A few years ago, Kardinal Offishall was everywhere. He had tracks with Rihanna, Drake, Akon, and more, and brought an undeniable energy to every song he touched. If you were listening to hip-hop in the late 2000s or early 2010s, chances are you caught yourself vibing to one of his high-octane performances.
That said, it’s been nearly a decade since he last released an album, and in recent years, he’s only made a handful of guest appearances. The good news? He’s officially back. Kardinal Offishall just dropped his new single, “LET EM OUT,” and he sounds as fired up and focused as ever.
The track is powered by a booming, club-ready beat—the kind that threatens to shake the foundation of any room with a decent subwoofer. Kardinal doesn’t shy away from the chaos; he embraces it. With his signature Jamaican accent, animated delivery, and lyrical urgency, he touches on everything from his faith in God to cutting off fake friends and finding himself in a better headspace. His verses are packed with energy and conviction, and that’s precisely what makes the track pop.
If there’s one critique, it’s the hook—it feels like it’s missing that extra punch to tie the track together fully. Still, “LET EM OUT” is an intense and exciting return from a veteran who clearly still has something to say—and the voice to say it loud.
God put Kardinal Offishall on this earth to rap.
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Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
