Kardinal Bloo has dropped off a new album called Birds Rap Too. Kardinal Bloo is a rapper/ bassist of Haitian descent from Arlington, Tx. While Kardinal’s always had a passion for music, he didn’t start creating tracks until he was studying medicine & psychology at the University of North Texas in Denton, initially under the name BlackFace Alien (BFA). Denton proved an excellent starting ground rife with open mics, house shows, and small venues that allowed Kardinal to master his stagecraft alongside his lyricism, giving birth to the style he likes to call “class conscious rap nonsense”. Kardinal Bloo earned a reputation for being an exhilarating and charming performer, which lead to him opening up for the likes of R.A.P. Ferreira and almost Homebody Sandman (a very annoying story he’ll tell you if you ask) before leaving Denton. As of 2024, Kardinal Bloo is based out of Austin, Texas. His latest offering, Birds Rap Too, is an engaging 9-song offering chock full of eccentric charm and creative, conceptual tracks.
The thought-provoking yet fun-loving Birds Rap Too puts Kardinal’s personality on full display with an off-beat charisma that captivates on tracks like “SkiddleDeeDoo” with YoursTruuly. “The Bird In Us” is a highlight track with airy, potent production and lyrically rich verses with vivid imagery. “Life Is Jarring” slows down the pace with a laid-back, atmospherically soulful soundscape that creates an apt backdrop for the song’s fluid, focused vocals.
An expansive, vibrant project from this Texas up-and-comer, Birds Rap Too provides an entertaining, thought-provoking listen across its 9 songs. Give it a listen here now.
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