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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Kano Lyrics
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Not knowing what to do
You woke us up at dawn
As to dance in outerspace
Coming, coming, I'm coming down to you
Coming, coming, and are you ready?
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Move Me Disco
You told us to move up
And computers here to stay
No workers at the beat
Just a dancer on the stage
Coming, coming, I'm coming down to you
Coming, coming, and are you ready?
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I'm Ready, I'm Ready,
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Move Me Disco
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I'm Ready, I'm Ready,
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Move Me Disco
The lyrics to Kano's (Dance) song "I'm Ready" depict a futuristic sci-fi world where humans are awakened at dawn to dance in outer space. The song's upbeat and lively instrumentation is matched by the lyrics' infectious and energetic tone, as the singer declares their readiness to dance and get into the groove of the fast-paced beat. The theme of technology and automation is also present in the lyrics, as the singer mentions computers being here to stay and the absence of workers in favor of a lone dancer on stage.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "I'm ready" several times, conveying an unbridled excitement and eagerness to engage with the musical world around them. The play on words with "Move Me Disco" in the final line also signals a desire to be physically moved by the music and to get lost in its rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
We came into your world,
As newcomers to your world, we were uncertain about what to do.
Not knowing what to do
We were unsure of how to behave in your world.
You woke us up at dawn
You called us to action in the early hours of the morning.
As to dance in outerspace
Our purpose was to dance in outer space.
Coming, coming, I'm coming down to you
I am making my way towards you, I am on my way.
Coming, coming, and are you ready?
I am asking if you are prepared for my arrival.
You told us to move up
You instructed us to elevate our performance.
And computers here to stay
Computers are now an integral part of our world and are here to stay.
No workers at the beat
There are no laborers involved in the rhythm.
Just a dancer on the stage
The focus is solely on the performer on the stage.
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I am confident and prepared for what is to come.
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Move Me Disco
I am eager and excited to be moved by the music at the disco.
Lyrics ยฉ EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: MATTEO BONSANTO, LUCIANO NINZATTI, STEFANO PULGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roch9940
I'm 74 years old and still ready to jam!!!...this song makes me feel so energized!!!...makes you forget about high blood pressure, arthritis, etc etc for 7 minutes!!!
@moonporter3861
Awesome
@paulcarrier4727
Ood
@tammywatson4117
Yes it's a great jam. Even now!!!!?
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@apachec5589
Preach meh brother !
@manueltubens535
When this masterpiece came out I was 15. I'm 57 years old and I still love this song.
@johnjohnson7006
๐คTELL EM !! DA SHIT !!๐
@srsr6971
Get it Manuel...we 57 but we don't forget tgese beats of the 80s.....San Jose, CA
@Sabir-yw5hq
ME TO!