Kardi - Black Ferris Beuller

Kardi - Black Ferris Beuller

Kardi is for real. Let that sink in for a little... Seriously. I'm not bigging the man up because the Prep circle is up on the man. I'm basing this off tracks like 'Black Ferris Beuller', that showcase the Bronx-bred, Middlesex-grown MC in his braggadocious element. His new work, 'The Valedictorian' is looking like it's going to be an ode to a lifestyle I know well, so it's quite easy to resonate, yet the amount of bars this young man has is ridiculous. Add to that a dedicated production team (#shoutout to MC's that have original production, instead of going on other n*ggas' beats constantly), and you've got gold. I'm interested to see what the reaction to the tape is though. Many times, heads are reluctant to try a new artist until they get a huge cosign. I know XV and Chiddy Bang are already on the Kardi bandwagon, but when's this guy gonna get his break? I guess we'll wait and see while bumping this track.

I'm living like a Monstarr, got a team of freaks / Cause I went from poor to rich like Cream of Wheat / See, I'm something like a Black Ferris Beuller / Getting medulla, from my tutor, while I'm rollin Buddha / This'll prolly be the track that you threw up, to tell your friends that you knew me before I blew up

C'Mon Son....

Kardi - Badd

Kardi - Badd

The whole 'artist who produces' stee-lo is a mixed bag. You've got some guys who produce, just because they can't spit over anyone else's beats. You've got rappers who can't afford good production, and do it themselves. Then you've got guys who are supremely talented at both, but choose to put their talents more into the words than the music. Kardi isn't Just Blaze out here, but fiddles with the Pro-Tools, drum machines and samplers just enough to make your head knock. 'Badd' is the 2nd single off his 2nd mixtape, 'The Valedictorian'. Boasting a sample from The Dream's 'I Luv Yo Girl', the private school hater spins a nice story about finding a fling on 233 and White Plains Road (BX!! BLOOP BLOOP!!!), then realizing everything isn't all its cracked up to be. Nothing wrong with being young and in love, but all of us can recount a young lady who's womanly charms outweighed her importance in our lives. If you're not nodding your head to the surprisingly masterful beat (I found myself wanting to jerk), then Kardi's flow should have your ears at attention. Check the single out and keep your eyes open for 'The Valedictorian'...