Husslin' (song)

Not to be confused with Hustlin'.
"Husslin'"
Single by Kardinal Offishall
from the album Husslin'
A-side"Mic T.H.U.G.S."
Released2000
Recorded1999
GenreCanadian hip hop
Length3:45
Label
Songwriter(s)J. Harrow
Producer(s)Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall singles chronology
"And What?"
(1999) 		"Husslin'"
(2000) 		"Money Jane"
(2000)

"Husslin'" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall. It was the only single from his EP of the same name. The song also appears on his second album, Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1. Released in early 2000, the 12" single quickly became an underground favorite, and it was #1 on many college radio charts in the U.S.[1][2] After its release, radio-tracking publication Gavin Report called it "By far, the hottest 12-inch on the platter right now. With three cuts to choose from, you can't go wrong."[3] The song has a catchy chorus and a powerful horn sample.[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Kevin De Freitas. In the video, Kardinal raps in the streets of Downtown Toronto alongside members of The Circle.

Track listing

12" single

A-side

  1. "Mic T.H.U.G.S." (Clean)
  2. "Mic T.H.U.G.S." (Dirty)
  3. "Mic T.H.U.G.S." (Instrumental)
  4. "U R Ghetto When" (Clean)

B-side

  1. "Husslin'" (Clean)
  2. "Husslin'" (Instrumental)
  3. "U R Ghetto When" (Dirty)
  4. "U R Ghetto When" (Instrumental)

Chart positions

Chart (2000) Peak
position
Canadian The Record Singles Chart[3] 41
Hot Canadian Digital Singles[5] 14

References

  1. ^ Kardinal Offishall > Biography Allmusic. Accessed on September 22, 2009.
  2. ^ Kardinal Offishall - Session Transcript Red Bull Music Academy. Accessed on December 18, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Cdn. hip-hop taking off[usurped] JAM! Music. Accessed on September 22, 2009.
  4. ^ Husslin' > Overview Allmusic. Accessed on December 19, 2008.
  5. ^ Hot Canadian Digital Singles - Hustlin Billboard. Accessed on December 19, 2008.