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 London’s 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 鹿乃, for a full biography, check that page.
Brown Eyes
Kano Lyrics
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It's K Dot
I love to make love
I love it when you wear them things that I like
And they slide down your thighs, everything seems alright
I love it when you put your back on my front n my tings come alive
I got a thing for them eyes, them pretty brown eyes
When I see you smile, I clock that cos me and you are tight
And it's been a while since we reacted and acted wild but I
Love the fact that you trust me too
No other girls done it so it must be you
Boys will be boys and yeh, I get blusky too
But I try my best to think of you
I love the fact that you tell me anything and everything I need to know
If your girlfriends, boyfriends, boys have got dough
When your best friend's telling you 'fu*k that Kano'
I'm telling u, she's bad mindin, jealous, I'll tell her for you
I won't get violent but I know her type
I love it when you go silent when you know I'm right
See the position I'm in
People talk, don't listen they see you and wanna be in your position
And every boy's wishing it could be them and you
So I depend on you to keep them wishing
Listen to me, I lo.. I like you
Wait...nobody above, just me beside you, see
But I don't wanna fall in love
Nah, I don't wanna fall in love
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Maybe we could give it a try
But I don't wanna fall in love
Nah, I don't wanna fall in love
(I can't) I don't wanna fall in love
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Maybe we could give it a try
But I don't wanna fall in love
It's not official but you're mine and you know it
So when boys move to you, they move away in no time
I love that you understand sometimes I got no time
And you don't make me choose between you and studio time
I couldn't cope with you gone
I love your phone calls
Its only cool for you to call me when Eastenders is on
I don't tend to be wrong but are you right for me?
Would you link me after the show and stay up all night for me?
You want me to be faithful and I want you to be
Let's meet in the middle
Truthfully, I think how beautiful our youths can be
It used to be all about your face and your body
Now I love to be with you cos chillin with you's like my hobby
I can see me living with you, no time soon
But imagine me and you shopping with the baby in the trolley
But maybe if we fall in love too young, we'll get bored
Remember life begins at 40, and by 30 we'll be acting naughty
But if we don't, it might come back to haunt me
But if u hurt me, then I'll have to hurt you
Then if I hurt u, then will you deserve me?
But it should be you and me sittin in a tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
But I don't wanna fall in love
Nah man, I don't wanna fall in love
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Maybe we could give it a try
But I don't wanna fall in love
But I don't wanna fall in love
Nah, I don't wanna fall in love
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Maybe we could give it a try
But I don't wanna fall in love
Nah, I don't wanna fall in love
(I can't) I don't wanna fall in love
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Maybe we could give it a try
But I don't wanna fall in love
I don't wanna fall in love
I don't wanna fall in love
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Maybe we could give it a try
But I don't wanna fall in love
The song "Brown Eyes" by Kano talks about the conflicting emotions that arise when considering falling in love. At first, the singer expresses his love for the physical aspects of his partner, particularly her clothing and appearance, but he also speaks about the deeper emotional bond they share. He mentions how much he trusts her, appreciates her honesty, and values her understanding of his busy schedule. However, despite all these feelings, he still does not want to fall in love, possibly fearing the complications and potential heartbreak that come with it.
The chorus repeats the conflict in the singer's head. He is hypnotized by her brown eyes, and he is willing to try to make it work, but he is also scared of falling in love. The verse about not wanting to fall in love could be interpreted as a defense mechanism used to protect himself from getting hurt. The singer is also concerned about the outside pressure from friends and others who might try to intervene in their relationship. He acknowledges the challenges of staying faithful and finding a balance with his music career, while also acknowledging the potential of a beautiful future with her and raising a family.
Overall, "Brown Eyes" is a complex exploration of the mixed feelings involved in romantic relationships, particularly in the face of external pressures and personal fears.
Line by Line Meaning
It's real, its real life, film it
This is reality, not a movie. This is the real deal that we are experiencing.
I love to make love
I enjoy being intimate with you and expressing my love physically.
I love it when you wear them things that I like
I love when you wear clothes or lingerie that I find attractive and alluring.
And they slide down your thighs, everything seems alright
When your clothing slips down your thighs, it's a sign that we are getting intimate and everything feels good and natural.
I love it when you put your back on my front n my tings come alive
I love when you position yourself where my private parts are touching your body and it heightens the sensations for both of us.
I got a thing for them eyes, them pretty brown eyes
I am particularly attracted to your beautiful brown eyes.
And them city guys look back when they see us walk by
Other men notice us and turn their heads when we pass by because they see how attractive we look together.
When I see you smile, I clock that cos me and you are tight
I notice when you smile and feel a sense of closeness between us and our strong bond that we have developed.
And it's been a while since we reacted and acted wild but I
It's been a while since we have been spontaneous and adventurous, but I am still interested in doing things like that with you, again.
Love the fact that you trust me too
I appreciate that you place your trust in me and it strengthens the bond between us.
No other girls done it so it must be you
No other woman has ever trusted me like you do, which leads me to believe that our bond is particularly special.
Boys will be boys and yeh, I get blusky too
Men have a tendency to be unfaithful, and I have experienced that temptation, too.
But I try my best to think of you
I make a conscious effort to think of you and resist those temptations, because I value our relationship and don't want to betray your trust.
I love the fact that you tell me anything and everything I need to know
I appreciate when you communicate openly and honestly with me, telling me anything and everything that is important or relevant for me to know about.
If your girlfriends, boyfriends, boys have got dough
If your friends or ex-partners have money, that doesn't affect my feelings for you or our relationship.
When your best friend's telling you 'fu*k that Kano'
When your best friend is encouraging you to break up with me or dissuading you from being in a relationship with me, I will be honest and call her out on her bad behavior.
I'm telling u, she's bad mindin, jealous, I'll tell her for you
I believe that your best friend is behaving negatively and out of jealousy or spite, and I am willing to speak up and defend you.
I won't get violent but I know her type
I won't resort to physical or hostile behavior, but I recognize the kind of person she is.
I love it when you go silent when you know I'm right
I appreciate when you listen to me and accept that I am right, even if it means you have nothing to say.
See the position I'm in
I am in a vulnerable position because of our relationship and the attention it attracts from others.
People talk, don't listen they see you and wanna be in your position
People talk about us and our relationship, but they don't truly understand it. They may envy our relationship and try to emulate it, but they don't truly know what it's like to be in our position.
And every boy's wishing it could be them and you
Other men may feel envious that I have you, and wish they could be with you instead of me.
So I depend on you to keep them wishing
I depend on you to remain faithful to me and keep other men wishing that they were in my position.
Listen to me, I lo.. I like you
I want to express my feelings and tell you that I really like you.
Wait...nobody above, just me beside you, see
I don't want anyone else to come between us or be above us, I want to be right beside you and form a strong partnership.
But I don't wanna fall in love
I am afraid of falling in love and the vulnerability that comes with it.
Nah, I don't wanna fall in love
I really don't want to experience the emotional turmoil that could come with falling in love.
But your brown eyes have got me hypnotized
Despite my fears, I am deeply drawn to you and your captivating brown eyes.
Maybe we could give it a try
Despite my reservations, I am willing to explore the possibility of a more serious relationship with you.
It's not official but you're mine and you know it
We may not have made our relationship official, but you and I both recognize that we are exclusive and committed to one another.
So when boys move to you, they move away in no time
Other guys may try to hit on you, but they quickly realize that you are taken and not interested in anyone else besides me.
I love that you understand sometimes I got no time
I appreciate that you are understanding of my busy schedule and the fact that sometimes I can't spend as much time with you as I would like.
And you don't make me choose between you and studio time
You don't put me in a difficult position where I have to choose between spending time with you or prioritizing my work in the studio.
I couldn't cope with you gone
I care too much about you to handle the idea of you leaving or ending our relationship.
I love your phone calls
I appreciate when you call me and enjoy hearing your voice and communicating with you.
Its only cool for you to call me when Eastenders is on
I jokingly suggest that the only time it's really necessary for you to call me is when we are watching our favorite TV show together.
I don't tend to be wrong but are you right for me?
I am usually confident in my decisions and choices, but I am questioning whether you are the right person for me.
Would you link me after the show and stay up all night for me?
I am testing whether you are committed to me and willing to prioritize our relationship by asking if you would stay up late with me after a show instead of going home right away.
You want me to be faithful and I want you to be
We both desire loyalty and faithfulness from one another, which is important for a strong relationship.
Let's meet in the middle
We need to compromise and find a balance in our relationship in order for it to work.
Truthfully, I think how beautiful our youths can be
I believe that we have the potential to make beautiful memories and experiences together in our youth.
It used to be all about your face and your body
My initial attraction to you was likely based solely on your physical appearance.
Now I love to be with you cos chillin with you's like my hobby
Now I truly enjoy spending time with you and hanging out because it feels like a fun and fulfilling activity for me.
I can see me living with you, no time soon
I can envision us living together in the future, but it doesn't have to happen anytime soon.
But imagine me and you shopping with the baby in the trolley
I dream about us having a family together and going grocery shopping with our child in tow.
But maybe if we fall in love too young, we'll get bored
I am afraid that if we fall in love too soon and too young, we will eventually get bored of each other or grow apart.
Remember life begins at 40, and by 30 we'll be acting naughty
I remind you that we have our whole lives ahead of us and we can still have fun and be adventurous well into our adulthood.
But if we don't, it might come back to haunt me
If we don't give our relationship a chance, I might regret it in the future and be haunted by the what-ifs.
But if u hurt me, then I'll have to hurt you
I warn you that if you ever hurt my feelings or betray my trust, I will have to take action and retaliate.
Then if I hurt u, then will you deserve me?
I question whether you would still want to be with me if I were to hurt you in return, and whether you would deserve that kind of behavior from me.
But it should be you and me sittin in a tree
I want our relationship to be simplified and straightforward like the classic children's song where two people sit in a tree together.
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
The playful ending to the classic children's song implying us kissing and being in a relationship together.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: CLARK THOMAS FINN CHICESTER, KANE BRETT ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@naughtybandits
I’ll never forget my teenage summers listening to old Kano. Incredible memories.
@samanthahadfield5112
The best 👌🏼
@Goonerc5011
Me to as a young man of 18 . So p...d they are behind me i didnt appreciate the time enough
@gandishshiznil
The maddest thing is, in a era of pure grime mc’s, kano was an entirely different artist. Ahead of his time for sure.
@breaks3085
Yea his new artist is on my channel NOW
@artisticskillz9542
Never got the true love he deserves though. He better than Dizzee , Wiley. All them mandem
@boxingimmersed7777
Trueeee, Kano is an ARTIST
@StiCkyLonDon
For sure
@JayDidntDoIt
Remember smash channel AKA them where the days
Memberberries
@beechface1
Kano was a legend, honestly. I had some hard times growing up man. If it wasn't for home sweet home, I'd have gone a completely different path. He kept me on track. Respect. I'll never forget him.