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.
I'm Ready
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 of "I'm Ready" by Kano are an ode to the disco era and the futuristic themes that the genre often explored. The song speaks to the arrival of a group of people, possibly aliens, who have arrived on Earth and are getting ready to party. They are not sure what to do but are awakened by the call to dance in outerspace. The singer of the song expresses their readiness to party and asks if the listener is ready as well.
The line, "You told us to move up and computers here to stay," hints at the idea of a technologically advanced society that has replaced the traditional workforce with computers. The idea is further reinforced by the phrase, "No workers at the beat, just a dancer on the stage." This could be a commentary on how society has become more automated, with machines and technology taking over more and more roles that were once performed by human beings.
The overall tone of the song is upbeat and celebratory. The repetition of the phrase "I'm ready" reflects the excitement and anticipation of the partygoers. The line, "Move Me Disco," adds to the sense of movement and energy in the song. Overall, "I'm Ready" is a fun and danceable song that captures the spirit of disco while also exploring themes of technological progress and cultural change.
Line by Line Meaning
We came into your world,
We entered into your society,
Not knowing what to do
With no prior understanding of your customs or expectations.
You woke us up at dawn
You initiated us into your culture at the earliest hour.
As to dance in outerspace
In order to provide a fantastical experience and transcend traditional limitations.
Coming, coming, I'm coming down to you
I am making a grand entrance to showcase my performance.
Coming, coming, and are you ready?
I am anticipating your enthusiastic reaction to my performance.
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Yes I am
I am fully prepared and excited to deliver my performance.
I'm Ready, I'm Ready, Move Me Disco
My readiness is reflected in my eagerness to engage with the genre of music.
You told us to move up
You instructed us to elevate our performance and exceed our previous iteration.
And computers here to stay
We accept the contemporary technology in our artform and are adapting to it.
No workers at the beat
The music is not solely directed by labor, but driven by artistic intention.
Just a dancer on the stage
The focus is primarily on the talent and performance of the individual dancer.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTEO BONSANTO, LUCIANO NINZATTI, STEFANO PULGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@darkcorridor
We came into your world not knowing what to do
You woke us up at dawn just to dance all over space
Yeah baby, yeah baby, I come to dance with you
Yeah baby, yeah baby, are you ready?
You taught us to grow up and computers came to stay
You woke us up at dawn just to dance all over space
Yeah baby, yeah baby, I come to dance with you
Yeah baby, yeah baby, are you ready?
@ERICF66
Definitely one of the top 5 roller skate jams of all time! Still rocking this song in 2014! I never gets old! =)
@highrizeent1
for sure
@chrisb7772
Yes this is still a roller skating jam in DETROIT
@pamelacaldwell6055
❤👍👌😁 Definitely!! Everytime I hear it I think Rollerskating!
@SarabiaJr93
12/22/2023 first time i heard it here on Magic 92.5 San Diego CA
@torilove622
I'm 22, and my mom has been playing this song as long as I can remember. I grew up on this stuff. How can you not love it? My generation puts out nothing close to this. The breakdown at 4:03 gets me up every time (if I'm not already up). To all you 40+ :keep dancing :)
@HipixOFFICIAL
You are quirky and different!
@paulpeterson3923
We luv u guy
@paulpeterson3923
U are quick n dumb fuk boy
@davidtrevino225
Ya this is some good old music am 55 and remember the days so much parks and parties