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.
Endz
Kano Lyrics
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And I don't know if I believe in God but I believe in the forces
Like I believe in the four seasons
I believe in the flossin'
I drive Mercs past poor people
They look at me like they saw a king
And I just wanna let them all in
But we move in manors where some mandem wanna bore him
Looking like food, them man still want to push the fork in
Bon appetit, my crew is ready for that
That's hard-earned, you're not supposed to take a penny of that
If the rules ain't Becks then why they bending like that?
Man'll send a man heaven for that
Blud, I ain't being token black on TV, you've got Lenny for that
I'll make a little less paper and I'll left 'em with that
I get offers everyday, Rich, I ain't effing with that
So if I'm never super famous, I can sekkle for that
This got that layer cake vibe
Tumping Esco out the speaker, through Leytonstone sides
Where niggas get 30s and 18s
Where niggas go to jail every day, B
It's gutter inside, outside, rah, rah, rah
Where too many man talk 'nuff blah blah
That's just the endz though
That's just the endz
Inside, outside, rah, rah, rah
Where too many man talk 'nuff blah blah
That's just the endz though
But you know that's just the endz
This is that flow you've been waiting for, flow they don't make no more, init?
Not 140 but it's fucking raw, init?
Play this on the way to the club and not in it
Made in the manor so it's fucking authentic
Try and crush a brother's spirit with your theories
Jigga said I was the best and niggas act like they didn't hear it
I ain't gassed over the cosign, I ain't in love with the CoCo
I ain't fucking with the po-po, I'm just fucking with the purists, who's realest?
Eight years independent, three cheers to the pen-smith
The game's wide open, I'm dentist
Tryna find space, I'm Tetris, not tryna lose faith, cross fingers
Brave face, can't see hecklers
Bad minds can't change never
Move spot but can't change a leopard's
All sheep can't be shepherd
And just when I was down the other week
Wretch phoned me and said without man like me, there's no heat, that's real
Inside, outside, rah, rah, rah
Where too many man talk 'nuff blah blah
That's just the endz, mate
Yeah, you know that's just the endz
Know what I said already, inside, outside, rah, rah, rah
Where too many man talk 'nuff blah blah
That's just the endz
Yeah, you know that's just the endz, geez
Heavy is the head that wears the crown though
I feel under pressure just to provide for the famo
I'm in disposition so I never tell a man "no"
But I didn't "Fester Skank", remember, that's Lethal in the Lambo
But when we're on top, bruv, everybody's coming
Lambo for Lee and a chauffeur for Romy
Villa for Jen and a villa for Dotty
Ray-Ray no even worry about it, I got it, promise
Me and wifey just had beef
She's tryna marry me while I'm tryna marry beats
Love you unconditionally even if I don't speak it
First, let me duppy this scene shit
RIP Belangi shit
Play that monster boy through the speakers
Pour some Perignon on the floor, getting beaming
You're badman on the weekend
I'd rather box man and don't tweet it
Out, I drop man and don't greet him
You hear it and believe it, I seen it
Man get shanked up and we ain't leaving
Pour some more Cîroc, yeah, the peach shit
Coming like we're numb to the feeling
Like one brother's pain is another's inconvenience
That's deep shit, inside, rah, rah, rah
Where pillow-talking can get your clart wrapped up
Fish and chips open with the tartar sauce
Hold tight Smithy, that's my rasclart darg
Where niggas don't dance with the stars
Niggas drag stars out their cars
Make 'em spit bars for a pass
And this one won't chart, that's for certain
But I know that Giggs will say that I was murking
Mandem know they're on the inside, outside, rah, rah, rah
Too many man talk 'nuff blah blah
That's just the endz, though
Yeah, you know that's just the endz
You dun know already, inside, outside, rah, rah, rah
Where too many man talk 'nuff blah blah
That's just the endz, pal
You know that's just the endz
The lyrics to Kano's song "Endz" provide a glimpse into the artist's reflections on his life in the inner city. Kano starts by asking for forgiveness for his sins, acknowledging the complexity of his beliefs in God but still acknowledging the presence of powerful forces in life. He compares his faith in these forces to his belief in the four seasons and the act of flossing (showing off wealth). He confesses to driving luxury cars past less fortunate people, looking like a king in their eyes, but expressing a desire to let them into his world. However, Kano is aware that there are certain individuals who want to harm him, referring to late-night murders and people trying to take advantage of his success.
The song emphasizes the realities of Kano's environment, describing the tough nature of the area he comes from, where people go to jail frequently and many talk nonsense. He asserts that this is just the way it is in the endz (neighborhoods), both inside and outside. Kano's pride in his roots shines through as he talks about the authenticity of his flow and the fact that it comes from his own experiences growing up in the manor (estate). He dismisses those who try to crush his spirit with their criticisms and claims to be aligned with the purists in music. Kano also expresses gratitude for the support he has received over the years, highlighting the importance of fellow artist Wretch in recognizing his contributions to the scene.
The lyrics also touch on the pressures Kano faces as an artist and provider for his family. He refers to the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and his struggle to balance personal and professional commitments. Kano mentions the success of his fellow artists, such as Lethal Bizzle with "Fester Skank," acknowledging that their achievements bring attention and opportunities to others in their crew. He also addresses his relationship with his wife, emphasizing his unconditional love even if he doesn't always express it. Kano concludes the song by delving into the darker aspects of his reality, from violence to numbness and inconvenience in the face of others' pain.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Kane Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fadedmusic3651
Still popping 2023 real ones kno.... most these yutes wouldnt even exist if it werent for the OGs ❤️
@Solo.416
Kano is a LEGEND!!! Just know we rate you here in Canada 🍁💯🙏🏾
Waiting on Top Boy 3 🌊🌊🌊
@ProStarUk
+TwoTube2 check drakes Instagram it's not it's coming back
@SalekNSaleh
+TwoTube2
Trust. No American's can ruin the origin UK talent. We don't want them to ruin grime as well. Locating a legendary drama in the US....naah man. It has to be in the UK. I'm glad that the production company rejected it.
@Solo.416
***** I heard that too but he uploaded a pic recently saying "Top Boy will rise again 😈👀" hinting that the show will return. Hopefully it does 🙏🏾
@Solo.416
hahaha well Drake definitely put a few people on the grime scene in terms of Skepta & BBK, and the likes of Krept & Konan in the US, but i guess thats more mainstream than hard grime. Majority of the people here still haven't grasped grime for what it is, but you see people appreciating Wretch,Ghetts,Wiley,Kano, Pres T,Stormzy, Chip ect.. and the new school like Yungen, J Hus, MoStack and so on.
@Solo.416
I know, i just put him in that "mainstream" category cuz of his hype here.
@ethereal-synchronicity-444
"It's got that Layer Cake vibe... tumpin' Esco out the speaker thru Leytonstone sides". Big Bars dem K.
@mrglock568
Banger after banger, Quality and quantity at the moment, Kano goes in. Without a doubt one of the UK's finest.
@kendricklamar5058
+LondonBoy ghetts