1) [1] a UK hi… Read Full Bio ↴There are three musical projects by the name of Kano --
1) [1] a UK hip hop / grime rapper
2) [2] a classic italo-disco project.
3) [3] a Japanese singer who covers Vocaloid songs.
[1] In his early teens Kano attended Langdon Comprehensive School in East Ham, Newham, where his mother still works. Kano was a promising footballer, representing Chelsea F.C., Junior Hammers and Norwich City by the age of thirteen, but in the end he abandoned his sporting ambitions in favour of a musical career. His cousin Jonathan Fortune plays for Charlton Athletic.
His first track was "Boys Love Girls". Kano first became known on the UK grime scene for his work with his original group, N.A.S.T.Y Crew (Natural Artistic Sounds Touching You). From this springboard he was signed as a solo artist and began work on his debut solo album.
He is signed to 679 Recordings and is a label mate of The Streets. He was also a key member in East Londonโs N.A.S.T.Y. Crew. However, since being signed to 679 recordings, he has now left N.A.S.T.Y Crew, and took Demon and Ghetto with him.
Home Sweet Home was a great critical success, from across the British press, most notably The Independent and The Observer, two creditable UK based newspapers. Many artists in the UK and US have expressed positive views of the album, including Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, Jay-Z, Andre 3000 and Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Towards the end of 2005, Kano also released a mixtape, Beats & Bars, which is currently only available at his concerts.
London Town was released on September 10, 2007, which included hit single, "This Is The Girl", featuring Craig David. London Town includes tracks featuring Gorillaz member Damon Albarn formerly of Blur, Kate Nash, Craig David, Vybz Kartel and Leo The Lion.
Kano is also releasing a special Deluxe Limited Edition that includes a DVD featuring a interview with Kano, This Is The Girl video and acoustic studio footage with Craig David.
Kano has now left 679 recordings.
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[2] Kano was a post-disco music project formed in 1979 by Italian-based producers/musicians Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto. They were early producers of a style of Italian dance music called Italo-disco, a blend of 1970s disco and funk with the addition of synthesizers.
Kano's sound was first heard on radio stations and in dance clubs around the world with their debut hit single, 1980's "I'm Ready", from their self-titled debut album (which also included the minor hits, "It's a War" and the instrumental track "Cosmic Voyager"). The b-side of "I'm Ready", "Holly Dolly" used the same essential production elements. "I'm Ready" also peaked at #21 on the Black Singles chart. "It's a War" was also a big hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the U.S., reaching #2 for five weeks.
The project went on to record two other albums, including 1981's "New York Cake" (which included the minor hits "Don't Try to Stop Me", and "Can't Hold Back") and 1983's "Another Life" (including the title track and "I Need Love") which introduced West Indian-born singer Glen White. Their last song was 1985's "This Is the Night".
"I'm Ready" was later used as a sample on a few songs, such as Gigolo Tony's 1986 hit "Hokie Pokie" and Rofo's 1987 hit "Flashlight In A Disconight". The most well-known use of it as a sample is on Tag Team's 1993 hit, "Whoomp! (There It Is)". "Another Life" was remixed by Master Blaster featuring in their 2003 album "We Love Italo Disco". "Another Life" was also sampled in the 2005 track "Discopolis" by Lifelike & Kris Menace. "Ikeya Seki" was sampled by the French electro house artist Kavinsky for his track "Grand Canyon", which appeared on his 2007 EP, 1986.
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[3]Romanized name of the utaite ้นฟไน, for a full biography, check that page.
3 Wheel-ups
Kano Lyrics
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That means I'm a direct rudeboy
2 2 yats of my own
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
Man can't call up my phone
Then gwan like a direct rudeboy
One side bag and a stoney
Don't make you a direct rudeboy
Pussy and rum, that's a rider for real MCs
Me and Wiley had a clash, that's a real MC
Hold tight D Double E, that's a real OG
I said hold tight D Double E, that's a real OG
Mad, reload ting
Pop, pop, pop, that's a reload ting
And when I say "it's Kano in the house"
Everybody knows that's a reload ting
If you've been shotting in the manor from way back when
And you ain't on a kilo ting
I don't wanna hear about crunch and food and tings
Man don't do those tings
On-sight, thought he was onside, init
Saw them guys, no shots fired, init
If you ain't real then don't ride, init
That postcode, that's offside, init
Badman from which part? Dem man do witchcraft
Dem man do obeah, us man are kosher
I've been that nigga since kickers and loafers
In bits where kids don't give a shit about olders
Where man don't care 'bout fathers
Man just care 'bout figures
Man don't care 'bout yards
Man just care 'bout Bimmers
Man don't care whose arm
Man just care if it's blinging
Man don't care 'bout masks
Man'll do it bare-face, init
We don't do none of that bare-face fibbing
The realest shit on your airwaves, init
3 wheel-ups in a row
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
2 2 yats of my own
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
Man can't call up my phone
Then gwan like a direct rudeboy
One side bag and a stoney
Don't make you a direct rudeboy
Can't tell me nuttin'
Cook down mutton then pass through the gutter
Link Jus D red cups out the cupboard
In the jungle, I move with original nuttahs
And the same madman fly out for the summer
Lick two blocks? Who are you? Runners
Shut down dance, who am I? Shottas
Couple wheel-ups at Butterz, that's nuttin'
Boiling point, I keep it 100
Yeah, G goes in
Bag three-pointer, free throw ting (swish)
Niggas looking at me on a keyhole ting
I'm a gangster and a gentlemen, G hosting
I'm a skinny nigga, nigga, me so slim
Put the jimmy on, that's when the D goes in
Man are getting money, type the keycodes in
Please can I have my money? What's the keycode pin?
Fuck that, niggas in the act, we back 'em up
Knife game-giving if it's backs, I axe them up (switch it)
I'm man of the match, I matched it up
And I'm with the bats, I patched it up
Sitting in the trap with crack to cut
I'm sitting in the caff and cracked a cup
I'm silly with the MAC, man mashed 'em up
I hit him with the blap, then backed the truck
Gully, we so slim
K, Hollow, we both pimps
Can't look inside the window, nigga, peep those tints
Better tell the waiter, better leave those drinks
Add a little bass, you better leave those synths
I'm silly with the clip, I'm gonna teach those chimps
Man a put it on him when we see those wimps
I'm finished with the little nigga, he's so rinsed
He's sold drinks, I'm king
And he's no prince
I let it bap, bap, bap, ping ping
And then leave no prints
I said that, that, that, that's me
And yes, he's so skint
I'm in the matte black 350
With Clarke, let beef go mince
If you don't look after your own yout, boy
You're not a direct rudeboy
And you're in DSTRKT popping that Goose, boy
You're not a direct rudeboy
Bow Street, just bought brand new goods, bwoy
And you man can't get a new toy
That's why a man's BM just preed
Then sent me a direct, rudeboy
16 bars in effect
Might just upset a man's lyrics
Take this pen to your neck
And just Joe Pesci man with it
Cash rules everything around me
That's word to a Method Man lyric
Yeah, I roll deep in the East
But I still might Mega Man with it
Yeah, I said it, yeah, yeah, I said it
Cheques, we get it, cash and collec' it
That likkle pellet, that nah gon' mek it
Rest his head in that man's spaghetti
Yout dem are menace, nuttin' like Dennis
Man got straps, ain't even got credit
Kids push prams to Westfield to lick it
And run from pigs, don't even watch Peppa
Real go-getter, geezers know better
But geezers need excitement, says Skinner
Don't resort to violence, no, never
Man just start with violence, go figure
Eat man's food before man eat dinner
Buss that booze, I roll and drink liquor
Left that Giggsy gat for my nigga
3 wheel-ups in a row
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
2 2 yats of my own
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
Man can't call up my phone
Then gwan like a direct rudeboy
One side bag and a stoney
Don't make you a direct rudeboy
Can't tell me nuttin'
Cook down mutton then pass through the gutter
Link Jus D red cups out the cupboard
In the jungle, I move with original nuttahs
And the same madman fly out for the summer
Lick two blocks? Who are you? Runners
Shut down dance, who am I? Shottas
Couple wheel-ups at Butterz, that's nuttin'
Boiling point, I keep it 100
Sweet, geez!
In Kano's song "3 Wheel-ups," he portrays himself as a direct rudeboy because he has done three wheel-ups in a row, which is a significant accomplishment. He uses the concept of a direct rudeboy to communicate his street credibility and toughness. Kano communicates that he possesses two women, but it takes more than having two women to make one a direct rudeboy. He claims that one needs to demonstrate the ability to withstand challenges, and have their street credibility be taken seriously, which is missing from those who carry a side bag and wear stoney jackets.
In the second verse of the song, Kano highlights his growth as an artist and a person by comparing himself to Wiley, D Double E, and original nuttahs in the jungle. Despite his growth and success, Kano still maintains his street credibility and insists that he is still the realest on the airwaves. Kano concludes by emphasizing the importance of taking care of one's own family and not showing off wealth that one has not earned through hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
3 wheel-ups in a row
Achieving three consecutive victories or successes
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
This signifies that the person is assertive and bold
2 2 yats of my own
Having two attractive girls as companions
That means I'm a direct rudeboy
This shows that the person is confident and in control
Man can't call up my phone
No one can contact or reach the person
Then gwan like a direct rudeboy
Acting and behaving in a manner characteristic of a bold and assertive person
One side bag and a stoney
Having a small bag and a type of hat
Don't make you a direct rudeboy
Possessing these items doesn't automatically make someone bold or assertive
Pussy and rum, that's a rider for real MCs
Referring to the combination of women and alcohol as preferred lifestyle choices for serious musicians
Me and Wiley had a clash, that's a real MC
Having a conflict or rivalry with another musician, showcasing the authenticity of their skills
Hold tight D Double E, that's a real OG
Acknowledging and respecting the influence and status of D Double E as an original gangster of the music scene
And when I say "it's Kano in the house"
When the person declares their presence as Kano
Everybody knows that's a reload ting
Everyone recognizes and anticipates a repeat performance or success when Kano is present
If you've been shotting in the manor from way back when
If you have been involved in illegal activities in the neighborhood for a long time
And you ain't on a kilo ting
If you are not on the same level or involved in the drug trade
I don't wanna hear about crunch and food and tings
I don't want to hear about dealing drugs and making money
Man don't do those tings
I do not engage in those activities
On-sight, thought he was onside, init
Thinking someone was loyal and trustworthy, but they were not
Saw them guys, no shots fired, init
Encountering rival individuals without any violent confrontation
If you ain't real then don't ride, init
If you are not genuine and true, do not associate with me
That postcode, that's offside, init
Referring to a specific location being undesirable or not conducive to their lifestyle
Badman from which part? Dem man do witchcraft
Questioning the origin of someone claiming to be tough by suggesting they use supernatural means
Dem man do obeah, us man are kosher
Comparing their authenticity to others who practice witchcraft, emphasizing their legitimacy
I've been that nigga since kickers and loafers
Asserting that they have maintained their identity and demeanor since their youth
In bits where kids don't give a shit about olders
Describing a neighborhood where younger individuals do not show respect or deference to older people
Where man don't care 'bout fathers
In a place where the absence of fathers is not a concern
Man just care 'bout figures
People only care about making money
Man don't care 'bout yards
Individuals do not care about the places they live
Man just care 'bout Bimmers
People are only concerned about owning expensive cars
Man don't care whose arm
People are indifferent about whose territory they invade or exploit
Man just care if it's blinging
Individuals are only interested if it appears lucrative or flashy
Man don't care 'bout masks
People are not concerned about hiding their true identities
Man'll do it bare-face, init
Individuals are unafraid to show their true intentions or actions
We don't do none of that bare-face fibbing
They do not engage in dishonesty or deception
The realest shit on your airwaves, init
Their music is the most authentic and genuine on the radio
Can't tell me nuttin'
No one can give them orders or advise them
Cook down mutton then pass through the gutter
Preparing food and navigating through an impoverished or dangerous neighborhood
Link Jus D red cups out the cupboard
Meeting up with Jus D and enjoying drinks together
In the jungle, I move with original nuttahs
Being in a rough environment and associating with experienced and respected individuals
And the same madman fly out for the summer
Even individuals with questionable sanity manage to leave for vacations during the summer
Lick two blocks? Who are you? Runners
Being able to quickly navigate through two different neighborhoods signifies being involved in illicit activities
Shut down dance, who am I? Shottas
When they attend parties, they assert their dominance and control over the crowd
Couple wheel-ups at Butterz, that's nuttin'
Having multiple successful performances at a specific event is considered ordinary
Boiling point, I keep it 100
Always remaining true to oneself and authentic, regardless of the circumstances
Yeah, G goes in
Referring to themselves as a dedicated and talented individual
Bag three-pointer, free throw ting (swish)
Metaphorically excelling and achieving success effortlessly, like scoring in basketball
Niggas looking at me on a keyhole ting
People are envious and curious about their actions and success
I'm a gangster and a gentlemen, G hosting
Being both tough and respectful, displaying versatility in their demeanor
I'm a skinny nigga, nigga, me so slim
Despite their slim physical appearance, they possess inner strength and resilience
Put the jimmy on, that's when the D goes in
Referring to wearing a condom before engaging in sexual activity
Man are getting money, type the keycodes in
Being involved in financial transactions where keyboard codes are used
Please can I have my money? What's the keycode pin?
Requesting payment and inquiring about the specific code required to access funds
Fuck that, niggas in the act, we back 'em up
Facing opposition, they respond with force and aggression
Knife game-giving if it's backs, I axe them up (switch it)
Using a knife and physical violence if someone threatens their safety or interests
I'm man of the match, I matched it up
Being the most outstanding and skilled individual in a particular situation
And I'm with the bats, I patched it up
Being in possession of weapons and ready to use them if necessary
Sitting in the trap with crack to cut
Spending time in a location where drugs are prepared and sold
I'm sitting in the caff and cracked a cup
Relaxing in a cafe drinking from a cracked cup
I'm silly with the MAC, man mashed 'em up
Being skilled and proficient with a firearm, causing harm to others
I hit him with the blap, then backed the truck
Shooting someone and quickly leaving the scene in a truck
Gully, we so slim
Being tough and resilient despite their slim physical appearance
K, Hollow, we both pimps
Referring to both themselves and Hollow as individuals who have control and influence over others
Can't look inside the window, nigga, peep those tints
Being unable to see what is happening inside their car due to the dark tinted windows
Better tell the waiter, better leave those drinks
Instructing others to inform the waiter to remove their drinks
Add a little bass, you better leave those synths
When they add a strong bass to a song, they advise others to remove synthesizers
I'm silly with the clip, I'm gonna teach those chimps
Being proficient with their ammunition and aiming to educate or intimidate others
Man a put it on him when we see those wimps
Initiating aggression or violence when encountering weak or timid individuals
I'm finished with the little nigga, he's so rinsed
They are done dealing with and exploiting a particular individual as they have extracted all they could
He's sold drinks, I'm king
Comparing the success and status achieved by different individuals
And he's no prince
Acknowledging that the person is not of noble character or status
I let it bap, bap, bap, ping ping
Engaging in gunfire and making the associated sound effects
And then leave no prints
Ensuring that there is no evidence to trace back to their actions
I said that, that, that, that's me
Affirming that the described behaviors and characteristics are accurate and reflective of their identity
And yes, he's so skint
Confirming that another person is lacking financial resources
I'm in the matte black 350
Driving a matte black luxury car
With Clarke, let beef go mince
Being accompanied by someone named Clarke and putting an end to conflicts or arguments
If you don't look after your own yout, boy
If you do not take care of your own children
You're not a direct rudeboy
You do not possess the qualities of a bold and assertive person
And you're in DSTRKT popping that Goose, boy
If you are at DSTRKT club, consuming expensive alcohol
You're not a direct rudeboy
You do not have the characteristics of a bold and assertive person
Bow Street, just bought brand new goods, bwoy
Referring to shopping and purchasing new items on Bow Street
And you man can't get a new toy
Others are unable to acquire new items or possessions
That's why a man's BM just preed
A person's baby mama observed or noticed something
Then sent me a direct, rudeboy
She subsequently messaged the person directly, acknowledging their qualities
16 bars in effect
Delivering a rap verse consisting of sixteen lines
Might just upset a man's lyrics
Possibly causing discomfort or dissatisfaction through their lyrics
Take this pen to your neck
Metaphorically attacking and dominating someone with the power of their words
And just Joe Pesci man with it
Using charisma and cleverness, similar to Joe Pesci's iconic characters
Cash rules everything around me
Acknowledging the significant influence of money in their environment
That's word to a Method Man lyric
Stating the truthfulness of their statement, referencing Method Man's song
Yeah, I roll deep in the East
Being accompanied by a large group of people in the Eastern part of town
But I still might Mega Man with it
Despite their large entourage, they are capable of individually handling situations like the video game character Mega Man
Yeah, I said it, yeah, yeah, I said it
Reiterating their statement and emphasizing their confidence in it
Cheques, we get it, cash and collec' it
Obtaining and collecting monetary payments, such as checks, with ease
That likkle pellet, that nah gon' mek it
Referring to a small amount of something that will not be sufficient or successful
Rest his head in that man's spaghetti
Suggesting harm or violence towards someone by referencing a scene from The Godfather
Yout dem are menace, nuttin' like Dennis
Describing younger individuals as a threat and drawing a comparison to the mischievous character Dennis the Menace
Man got straps, ain't even got credit
Having access to weapons, yet lacking financial stability
Kids push prams to Westfield to lick it
Young children taking strollers to Westfield shopping center to commit robberies
And run from pigs, don't even watch Peppa
Fleeing from the police without concern or regard for the children's show Peppa Pig
Real go-getter, geezers know better
Being an ambitious and motivated individual that older, experienced individuals recognize
But geezers need excitement, says Skinner
Despite being knowledgeable, older individuals still desire and seek excitement, as expressed by Skinner
Don't resort to violence, no, never
Advocating against using violence as a means of conflict resolution
Man just start with violence, go figure
However, people often initiate or escalate situations with violence, highlighting the irony
Eat man's food before man eat dinner
Taking advantage of someone's resources or belongings before they have the opportunity to
Buss that booze, I roll and drink liquor
Opening alcoholic beverages and consuming them while moving or traveling
Left that Giggsy gat for my nigga
Providing a gun to Giggs or referring to a gun connected to Giggs
Sweet, geez!
Expressing satisfaction or enthusiasm
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KANE ROBINSON, RICHARD COWIE, NATHANIEL THOMPSON
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@icecool4125
Imagine those who only know him as Sully and didn't know he was a recording artist - and then come across this. Mind Blown
@kimporras9409
Fr bro i stumbled on this vid and was like isnt that sully from top boy wtf?
@joeruck
Word bro. Shit blew my mind. Homie got serious skills
@gabrielnagy6707
yeah.. that's exactly me lol
@davidrahimi5789
Ya exactly what happened to me, mad ting was i used to listen to this on Spotify but never knew that was him
@chriswashington7588
id heard the name kano but never linked it with the guy from top boy it was a crazy realisation
@ArunAllen1
This is the fastest I've ever heard Giggs speak Lol
@xx_faze_rolf_xxl4029
"im a skinny nigga nigga me so slim"
@Drummerdude998
Lool it's weird to see him rap fast
@jimmywatts8219
Notice It's an improvement.