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.
Fuck Intro's
Kano Lyrics
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Always wanted to say that nigger
Fuck Intro's, nothing long
I'm a fucking damn Gargon
Rep east London not Harlem
Certain man that think they can't be touched, we harm them
Hard and focused on P's so I charge them
A fee for a feature, remix or a pass them
My cliques too hype to calm them
Brought up in a household where we fart and don't say pardon
Armed and dangerous kids with attitude
Like with or without your clique I will batter you
Black and blue, bones broke, fractured too
Most of you are fronters and actors too
Give me a second I'll be back in two
I hope you got your own 2 cos them boys ain't backing you
I ain't a old you I'm old school like a gold tooth
Expensive like T-Mobile to o2
Boy you better hope I don't owe you
Cos I won't pay it back unless I really, really, really know you
I spit, I'm on the road too but less than I used to be
So there's still drama but less than there used to be
I just hold back cos press is getting used to me
My face is bait, even baiter than it used to be
I'm great usually, fuck modest all the time
I'm a fat bastard Kano ate all the shine
You ate all your lines
Fake spitters try and go on ebay and order rhymes
Then they're pausing mine, I'm apalled
You're a fraud, while you're at home I'm aborad
I'm cool with some topless girls by the pool
And then they see back on road with a tool
You don't know me at all
If you know me I'm cool
I'm so upfront you should roll me the ball
I'm slowly moving up the ladder, nearly on top
Bet there's a lot of haters hoping I fall
You have to work hard to move me
I'm a young up and coming star like Rooney
You can't spit a 16 bar hot like tar
Like the kid K-A apart from UB
There weren't a lot of love when nobody knew me
Heartless and M-A-B take?
Can't forget to big up Pet G and Scooby
Sharky and all of the N.A.S.T.Y crew peeps
Don't even hate that shit
In Kano's song "Fuck Intro's" the lyrics portray the confidence and assertiveness of the rapper. The song starts with Kano asking to be turned up in his headphones, a common request in the recording studio. He then expresses his dislike for intros and wants to get straight to the point, showcasing his no-nonsense attitude. Kano emphasizes his East London roots, proudly standing out from the Harlem scene.
The lyrics then shift to Kano's tough upbringing where he was brought up in a household where his family farted without saying "pardon." He highlights his lyrical abilities while also putting down other rappers who are just "fronters and actors." Kano proclaims he is "old school like a gold tooth" and continues to assert his superiority through his lyrics.
The final part of the song highlights Kano's current success and the steps he's taken to get there. He emphasizes his hard-working mentality and portrays himself as an up-and-coming star. Kano reminds listeners to stay true to themselves, be confident and not let the hate affect their journey to success.
Overall, the lyrics in "Fuck Intro's" showcase Kano's confidence, assertiveness, and pride in his roots while not shying away from his struggles and obstacles on the way to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn me up in my headphones
Adjust the volume of my headphones so that I can hear the beat better
Always wanted to say that nigger
I am using the word 'nigger' in this song because I have always wanted to say it, and I feel that it conveys a certain attitude or style
Fuck Intro's, nothing long
I don't like to waste time with introductions or preamble - let's get straight to the point
I'm a fucking damn Gargon
I am a tough, aggressive person - a 'Gargon' is a term for someone who is fearless and unafraid of confrontation
Rep east London not Harlem
I am proud to be from east London, not Harlem - I am representing my home turf
Certain man that think they can't be touched, we harm them
There are people who think they are invincible or untouchable, but we will harm them if they cross us
Hard and focused on P’s so I charge them
I am focused on earning money (P's) and so I charge people for my services (i.e. feature, remix, etc.)
A fee for a feature, remix or a pass them
I charge a fee for any collaboration or business transaction, whether it be adding a feature to a song, remixing a track, or passing on a beat
My cliques too hype to calm them
My group of friends is too energetic and excited to be calmed down
Brought up in a household where we fart and don't say pardon
I come from a home where we are not overly polite or formal - we fart and don't apologize for it
Armed and dangerous kids with attitude
I and my associates are young, tough, and unafraid to stand up for ourselves
Like with or without your clique I will batter you
I am confident in my abilities and not afraid to take on someone, with or without their support
Black and blue, bones broke, fractured too
I am capable of inflicting serious physical harm on someone if necessary, leaving them bruised, battered, and possibly with broken bones
Most of you are fronters and actors too
I am aware that many people in the music industry are not authentic or genuine, but rather act a certain way to fit in or gain attention
Give me a second I'll be back in two
Wait a moment and I will return shortly
I hope you got your own 2 cos them boys ain't backing you
I hope you have your own associates, because the ones you rely on won't have your back when it matters
I ain't a old you I'm old school like a gold tooth
I am not like the old version of myself - I am old school, like a gold tooth (a classic, timeless style)
Expensive like T-Mobile to o2
I am valuable and costly, like switching mobile carriers from T-Mobile to o2
Boy you better hope I don't owe you
You should be careful not to owe me anything, because I won't pay you back unless I know you well
Cos I won't pay it back unless I really, really, really know you
I am very cautious with my money and will only repay someone if I trust them completely
I spit, I'm on the road too but less than I used to be
I perform and tour frequently, although not as often as I once did
So there's still drama but less than there used to be
Although I still encounter drama and conflict, it has decreased over time
I just hold back cos press is getting used to me
I am purposely holding back and not revealing everything about myself, because the media and public have become accustomed to me
My face is bait, even baiter than it used to be
My appearance and persona are highly recognizable and attract more attention than they did before
I'm great usually, fuck modest all the time
I am usually great and highly skilled - I don't like to be falsely modest about my abilities
I'm a fat bastard Kano ate all the shine
I am a talented musician, but Kano (another rapper) is currently getting more attention and recognition than I am
You ate all your lines
You have used up all your best rhymes or lyrics
Fake spitters try and go on ebay and order rhymes
Less talented rappers try to buy their way to success by purchasing lyrics or beats on eBay
Then they're pausing mine, I'm apalled
These fake rappers then try to copy my style or flow, which I find insulting
You're a fraud, while you're at home I'm aborad
You are a fake or impostor, while I am traveling and touring abroad
I'm cool with some topless girls by the pool
I am hanging out and relaxing with some attractive women by the pool, who are not wearing shirts
And then they see back on road with a tool
But then they realize that I am also capable of being violent or carrying weapons
You don't know me at all
You have only seen one side of me and don't truly understand who I am as a person or artist
If you know me I'm cool
If you do truly know me, you would know that I am a friendly and easygoing person
I'm so upfront you should roll me the ball
I am very straightforward and direct in my communication - you should give me the ball (i.e. let me take charge or lead)
I'm slowly moving up the ladder, nearly on top
I am making steady progress and climbing up the ranks of the music industry, and am close to being at the top
Bet there's a lot of haters hoping I fall
There are many people who resent my success and are hoping for me to fail or make a mistake
You have to work hard to move me
I am not easily impressed or convinced - it takes a lot of effort to get me to change my mind or opinion
I'm a young up and coming star like Rooney
I am a young and promising artist, similar to a rising star in football (Wayne Rooney)
You can't spit a 16 bar hot like tar
You are not capable of delivering a powerful or impressive 16 bars (a verse of a song)
Like the kid K-A apart from UB
I am like K-A (a fellow rapper), except for being from UB (an area in the UK)
There weren't a lot of love when nobody knew me
Before I gained fame and success, there were not many people who supported or showed me love
Heartless and M-A-B take?
Heartless and M-A-B are fellow rappers or associates - the rest of the line is unclear
Can't forget to big up Pet G and Scooby
I want to give a shout-out or special recognition to my friends Pet G and Scooby
Sharky and all of the N.A.S.T.Y crew peeps
I also want to recognize and show love to the N.A.S.T.Y crew (a group of UK grime artists) and their members, including Sharky
Don't even hate that shit
I am not even upset or angry about any of this - I am simply stating my views and experiences
Contributed by Makayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Havill
ripped it up
Michael Blankson
Expensive like T-Mobile to O2.... Pow!
Joe David
Who’s the 2 dislikes pls