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.
Got My Brandy Got My Beats
Kano Lyrics
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Life is on the brink, all mine is in the ink
This was supposed to be for her, but I think it's more for me
Yeah, I got my brandy, got my beats
But I'm still flawed, tryna find my feat
Can't shake this hurt inside of me, hurting silently
Reach over to your pillow, cold enough to freeze
These walls keep memories, sworn to secrecy
But how happy can we be?
They say good things don't last forever
How much further can you see?
(?) no fight inside of me
Just dry cries inside of me 'til they find their way to cheeks
Gold Rolex on my wrist, but I'm balling as we speak
Falling in too deep, water's drowning me
And my sorrows they can swim, but is there more fish in the sea?
But don't be sad for me
Still got my brandy, got my beats
I just know that I lost my best friend
And I lost a piece of me
Silence speaks so loud
Tryna drown it out
In this room full of emptiness
'Cause we've been holding on too each other
Now with the space I need
I cry and (?) that you won't see
So many lessons in love can't be taught without the breaking of hearts
Without a stain on her trust, I still feel the pain in her hug
And just when you think you're moving on, you do shots to forget you F'd this up
That's when I opened up the cupboard, and see the "S" on your cup
Guess I bet hit the club, loosen up
Grab a becks or a bumper, choose one
So crowded is the dance floor
But full of emptiness and red bottoms, (?) got 'em
All floss with more money and less problems
Can't find the real ones from imposters
Can't find the real love in these lock in's
Can't find the right words in these vodkas
Can't find my feet, now I look lost in this place
Are we supposed to be shocking?
So out of touch, play the back, watching
Tune's spinning but when's the beat dropping?
Man
I miss bringing my sound to this beach
To build a castle fit for a queen
Who now one finger skanks without me
Silence speaks so loud
Tryna drown it out
In this room full of emptiness
'Cause we've been holding on too each other
Now with the space I need
I cry and (?) that you won't see
In "Got My Brandy Got My Beats," Kano and Lil Silva take on the hardships of life and love. The song opens with the sobering reality of the times we live in, and how even a moment of silence doesn't seem like enough to acknowledge the pain around us. The lyrics also focus on the singer's personal struggles, as he tries to deal with a broken heart, seeking solace in his bottle of brandy and passion for music.
The opening verse suggests that the singer is still grieving the end of a relationship. He acknowledges that what he writes stems from pain, and while the subject might have been meant for someone else, in reality, it's more about him than anything or anyone else. Furthermore, while he has his "brandy" and his "beats," he still feels flawed and out of step, and he cannot shake the sadness that haunts him. He goes on to describe the emptiness that has overcome him, and the memories in the four walls of his room that will remain secret, bringing into question whether happiness is ever a possibility. The singer worries that the end of his love story is evidence that good things don't last forever, and there's never a guarantee that someone will find another love that's real. The choruses repeatedly remind us that he's lost his best friend and a piece of himself, but he's holding on to his brandy and his beats.
The second verse deals with the loneliness and isolation that comes with a breakup. As the singer spends more time alone, silence becomes louder, and he drinks and goes to clubs to numb the pain. He reveals that the love he had is harder to find than money, but neither can he find "real ones" or "real love" in a crowd of people. He feels lost trying to find his place in the world, uncertain if he's supposed to shock people or if it's better to stand in the background and watch. He concludes by saying that he misses making music, which used to give him purpose, and building a metaphorical castle for his queen.
Overall, "Got My Brandy Got My Beats" paints a picture of heartbreak that anyone who's lost someone close can relate to. The song is a testament to the fact that even though we might feel hopeless and lost, a bottle of brandy and a passion for music can help us find our way back to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad times we're living in, a minute's silence yet again
We're currently in a difficult time and it feels like we constantly have to pause and take a moment to mourn.
Life is on the brink, all mine is in the ink
I feel like everything is coming to a head and I'm putting all of my thoughts and emotions down on paper.
This was supposed to be for her, but I think it's more for me
I wrote this song with someone specific in mind, but it ended up being more about my own struggles and feelings.
Yeah, I got my brandy, got my beats
Even though things are tough, I have my alcohol and music to help me get through it.
But I'm still flawed, tryna find my feat
Despite having my coping mechanisms, I'm still struggling and trying to find my way through this tough time.
Can't shake this hurt inside of me, hurting silently
I can't seem to shake the pain I'm feeling, and it's something that I'm dealing with internally.
Reach over to your pillow, cold enough to freeze
I'm reaching for comfort in a memory of someone who is no longer with me.
These walls keep memories, sworn to secrecy
The walls of this room hold memories, but they also keep them private.
They've seen us happy as can be
These walls have seen us at our happiest.
But how happy can we be?
Despite being happy at times, overall it feels like our happiness was fleeting.
They say good things don't last forever
It's a common saying that good things can't last forever.
How much further can you see?
It's unclear how much further we can keep going with things the way they are.
(?) no fight inside of me
I don't have the energy to fight anymore.
Just dry cries inside of me 'til they find their way to cheeks
I'm crying on the inside, but it's only a matter of time before the tears start flowing down my face.
Gold Rolex on my wrist, but I'm balling as we speak
I may look successful on the outside, but I'm actually struggling in my personal life.
Falling in too deep, water's drowning me
I feel like I'm in over my head and the situation is taking me under.
And my sorrows they can swim, but is there more fish in the sea?
Even though my sorrows feel overwhelming, there's a sense of hope that there may be other options or opportunities out there for me.
But don't be sad for me
I don't want people to feel sorry for me.
Still got my brandy, got my beats
Even though I'm struggling, I still have my coping mechanisms to fall back on.
I just know that I lost my best friend
Through all of this, I feel like I've lost someone important to me.
And I lost a piece of me
Losing that person has left a noticeable impact on me and my life.
Silence speaks so loud
The absence of noise can be deafening.
Tryna drown it out
I'm trying to avoid the silence by filling my life with distractions.
In this room full of emptiness
Despite being surrounded by things, the room still feels devoid of life and meaning.
'Cause we've been holding on too each other
In the past, we've been there for each other to lean on.
Now with the space I need
But now, I feel like I need to be alone to deal with my own struggles.
I cry and (?) that you won't see
I'm crying on the inside, but trying to keep it hidden from others.
So many lessons in love can't be taught without the breaking of hearts
Love often comes with pain and heartbreak, which can teach us valuable lessons.
Without a stain on her trust, I still feel the pain in her hug
Even though there was no betrayal or reason to not trust her, I still feel hurt whenever I'm close to her.
And just when you think you're moving on, you do shots to forget you F'd this up
Even though I'm trying to move past what happened, I still find myself trying to numb the pain with alcohol.
That's when I opened up the cupboard, and see the "S" on your cup
Seeing something as simple as a letter on a cup can bring back a flood of memories and emotions.
Guess I bet hit the club, loosen up
I'm trying to escape the pain by going out and having fun.
Grab a becks or a bumper, choose one
I'm choosing alcohol to help me let go and relax.
So crowded is the dance floor
Even though there are a lot of people around, the situation still feels isolating and empty.
But full of emptiness and red bottoms, (?) got 'em
The dance floor is full of people who feel just as empty and lost as I do.
All floss with more money and less problems
Everyone is trying to show off their success and wealth, but underneath it all they still have problems and pain.
Can't find the real ones from imposters
In this environment, it's hard to distinguish who is genuine and who is just putting on a facade.
Can't find the real love in these lock in's
Even though people are trying to connect, it's hard to find genuine love and relationships in this type of environment.
Can't find the right words in these vodkas
Even though I'm drinking to loosen up and forget, I still feel like I can't articulate what I'm feeling.
Can't find my feet, now I look lost in this place
Despite going out and trying to have fun, I still feel lost and directionless.
Are we supposed to be shocking?
It feels like we're trying to do something taboo or noteworthy, but it's not clear what that is or why.
So out of touch, play the back, watching
I feel disconnected and out of place, so I'm just hanging back and observing what's going on.
Tune's spinning but when's the beat dropping?
The music is playing, but it feels like we're waiting for something to happen or for the situation to change.
Man
An exclamation of frustration and weariness.
I miss bringing my sound to this beach
I used to love coming to this place and sharing my music.
To build a castle fit for a queen
I had grand aspirations for what I wanted to create and leave behind.
Who now one finger skanks without me
That person who used to enjoy my music and dance with me is now not a part of my life anymore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Kane Robinson
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