"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.[ Kardinal Offishall > Biography] Allmusic. Accessed on September 22, 2009.Kardinal Offishall - Session Transcript Red Bull Music Academy. Accessed on December 18, 2008. 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."Cdn. hip-hop taking off JAM! Music. Accessed on September 22, 2009. The song has a catchy chorus and a powerful horn sample.[ Husslin' > Overview] Allmusic. Accessed on December 19, 2008.
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 "Mic T.H.U.G.S." (Clean) "Mic T.H.U.G.S." (Dirty) "Mic T.H.U.G.S." (Instrumental) "U R Ghetto When" (Clean)
B-side "Husslin'" (Clean) "Husslin'" (Instrumental) "U R Ghetto When" (Dirty) "U R Ghetto When" (Instrumental)
Chart positions Chart (2000)Peak positionCanadian The Record Singles Chart41Hot Canadian Digital Singles[ Hot Canadian Digital Singles - Hustlin] Billboard. Accessed on December 19, 2008.14
References
External links "Husslin'" music video