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.
London Town
Kano Lyrics
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Oh yeah!
Scaring the nation with their guns and ammunition
Police and thieves in the street
Oh yeah!
Fighting the nation with their guns and ammunition
From Genesis to Revelation
From Genesis to Revelation
The next generation will be hear me
And all the crowd comes in day by day
No one stop it in anyway
And all the peacemaker turn war officer
Hear what I say
Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah
Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah
From Genesis oh yeah
Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah
Scaring, fighting the nation
Shooting, shooting their guns and ammunition
Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah
Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah
Here come, here come, here come
The station is bombed
Get out get out get out you people
If you don't wanna get blown up
The lyrics of Kano ft Kate Nash's song "London Town" speak on the reality of the city of London and the adversities that people face on a daily basis. The opening verses speak of "police and thieves" in the streets scaring and fighting people with their "guns and ammunition". This is a representation of people's fear of the police and the violence that is so prevalent in the city. The chorus highlights the fact that this is not a new problem, but something that has occurred from "Genesis to Revelation". There is a sense of hopelessness in the way that people are unable to stop the violence and the cycle continues.
The second verse speaks of the people in the city who are turned against each other, with no one able to stop the violence. The reference to the "peacemakers turn war officer" speaks to the fact that people are often forced into violence because they have no other means of protection or advancement. The repetition of "police and thieves" in the chorus reminds listeners of the constant struggle between the people who are meant to protect them and those who they are meant to protect against. The final line of the song speaks about a bombing in the city, and the fear that people experience as a result.
Overall, the lyrics of "London Town" paint a picture of a city that is rife with violence and fear. The song is a commentary on the need for change and the hopelessness that people feel in being unable to stop the cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Police and thieves in the streets
There are both police officers and criminals with guns roaming and causing chaos in the town.
Scaring the nation with their guns and ammunition
People are being frightened and intimidated due to the weapons and attacks used by both the police and the thieves.
Fighting the nation with their guns and ammunition
Both the police and the thieves are battling against each other, which is having negative effects on the country.
From Genesis to Revelation
Throughout history, and into the future.
The next generation will be hear me
The upcoming group of individuals will understand the message being conveyed in this song.
And all the crowd comes in day by day
People are continuously coming together to watch what is happening in the town.
No one stop it in anyway
No one is preventing the violence from continuing.
And all the peacemaker turn war officer
Even those who were previously advocates for peace have now become involved in the conflict and are fighting back.
Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah
Repeating the chorus, highlighting the presence and impact of both the police and the thieves.
Scaring, fighting the nation
Causing distress and conflict for the entire country.
Shooting, shooting their guns and ammunition
Emphasizing the violence and use of weapons that is taking place.
Here come, here come, here come
Anxiety and anticipation build up as something else is about to happen.
The station is bombed
An explosion has occurred at the train station, bringing more destruction and chaos to the town.
Get out get out get out you people
Urging people to leave the area to avoid danger.
If you don't wanna get blown up
Stressing the urgency to evacuate as the situation is dangerous and explosive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUNIOR MURVIN, LEE PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thothme.
My only real fear
Is reincarnation
Heart of a soldier
With the brain to teach a whole nation.
Still I rise to the occasion.
Failure never was and opinion
Wasn't part of the equation.
And I can hear
Pac's voice, raining
down from the heavens.
I'm the last outlaw
Luck number 7.
I made the cipher complete.
Only right I complete the mission.
Now I fully understand, what he was really kickin
Carry the torch of the movement.
Lead the soldiers.
We outlaws, ain't gon never be easy
For us.
Voice of the underdog.
Raised on the curb.
We will never get the love
or credit we deserve.
When you carrying
The burden of truth
Them Devils close by
This outlaw shit
Is forever
IT WILL NEVER DIE!
USA Metaphysical Hip Hop
Thothme.
By the struggle
I was never broken, I was broken open
I tapped in to a source
It was omni potent= Hip Hop
Had to shift my focus
To my higher purpose
Ain't nuthin weak about growth
It takes a fighters courage
Grime and USA niggas
Claim they want a revolution
But steadily Holdin on to
Slave lyrics
Afraid of evolution
In life we live and learn
It's practice, theory, practice
Wisdom is organically grown
It's not pre packaged
It's movin forward family
Never backwards
USA Hip Hop
Thothme.
Where there's-health neglect
There's no-self respect
But what else- you expect?
Look how-they-dealt-the deck
We inherited stress
Had to bury our best
Martin, Malcolm X
Bullet holes-in they chest
We adapt to struggle
Only way we survive
Eating scraps from the table
But it kept us alive
Making something from nothing
Still we hope for the best
Making miracles happen, daily coping with less.
USA Hip Hop
Scar spangle banner
Thothme.
I walk in the gym, over sized hoodie.
Yoked, hella cut going hard like Tookie.
Straight to the floor get started on the jump rope, Get the blood pumping clear the lungs from the blunt smoke.
Like a gun, I bust rounds on the heavy bag.
Combos cut em down, like a machete hand.
The foot work drives all technique, stay putting in work, all I eat, think sleep.
While I grip on a bar, to pop out my wings.
Forearms swollen up like Popeye eating greens.
Speed bag sound like I'm programing drums.
Rapid fire shots like automatic guns.
My Uzi weighs a ton.
Banging on my headphones, take the abs to the lab, go hard or go home.
Twist on a sit up, release when you sit back. 20 pound medicine ball for the six pack.
Straight to the pushup's, bang out a 100 clip.
Kicks on the heavy bag, to take all the punishment.
Hard work pay off, never the day off.
I keep my body ready to rock like an AR-15.
The gym keeps my mind off of chaos.
Wiping off sweat,
shaking all the hate off.
Special shout out to the grime You Tube gangsters :-)
USA Hip Hop...... Bitches
Thothme.
Neighborhood superstar, block hero
Neighborhood animosity, I got zero
It's like that when you really reppin' for the people
P-Dog, Tomie Kash, "Better Days" sequel
Shot to 43rd Street but it ain't lethal
Respected in Oakland for change and remaining peaceful
Yappin'. No blappin' in my rappin'
A smile on my mask when I'm askin' " Grime niggas What's happenin'?"
(Hook)
Gangstas, hustlas, none of that is among us
Just real life vets and youngstas (That's right)
Livin' livin' livin' livin' for the summertime
In the sunshine, nothin' up in the gun line
USA Hip Hop
Thothme.
Hopin' God's blessings stick with ya
Picture the neighborhood kingpin, who's gettin bigger.
Familiar face, but a man now, it's Grime nigga.
Now Lil' Mo was a soldier to the fulles, down for his homies, always the first to spit bullets.
"All he wanted was to be a thug."
Never pictured his truest homeboy would fall in love.
(Here's where it gets ya)
Now Precious is pregnant, Grime nigga is happy.
He wants to marry her now not knowin' he ain't the daddy.
But Precious was lonely while Grime nigga was makin' dough
She's slippin' in secret places and gettin' with Lil' Mo.
The neighborhood's buzzin, now people are talkin.
Grime nigga gettin' pictures of the both of 'em walkin.
(Hand in hand, couldn't understand)
How his baby's mama could disappear with another man.
(And his best friend)
Now jealousy's dangerous, and if you don't believe me.
Then watch the way that this story ends and maybe you'll see.
There ain't no heroes or villains, ain't no pleasure in killin.
Just the smoke from the cap peelin' a man with no feelings.
Tear drops and closed caskets.
Ghetto USA Shakespeare aka," Makaveli."
Thothme.
"I'm bringing ancient mathematics back to modern man
My momma told me "never throw the stone and hide your hand"
I got a lot of family, you got a lot of fans
That's why the people got my back like the Verizon man
I play the back and fade to black and then devise a plan
Out in London, smoking, vibin' while I ride the tram
Givin' out that raw food to lions disguised as lambs
And, by the time they get they seats hot
And deploy all they henchmen to come at me from the treetops
I'm chillin' out at Tweetstock, building by the millions
My light is brilliant."
USA Hip Hop
Bitches ;-)
super Ant
Adding on some more conscious bars like Tone B. Salute Tone B your a good brother. Some of us get the messages.
I don't see why your calm as hell, because we need to be like actin up!
Because I'm black and my mentality is black as fuck!
You see blackness is a state your in.
And not defined by my life, just depends what state I'm in.
So if you don't like Tone B you might as well be anti black,pro global, white supremacy.
The Devils get up in your face,many of you will behave.
Show no respect to your race because you still a slave.
And you need to just stop and listen.
Because my position is giving these jewels about your opposition.
If I didn't love you, then I'd let you be or even set you free.
Black man........I see what you up against.
But since you left the truth its proof you ain't had nothing since.
So you might as well just face the facts, that the corporation you livin in,hate us blacks.
USA Hip Hop with a message to the UK brethren of the same blood lines who are black and white( i.e. Read a book mates, nature knows no color line. Color is man made BS)
Black is still beautiful
Thothme.
Alhamdulillah, I run through 'em all
Hovi's home, all these phonies come to a halt
All this old talk left me confused
You'd rather be old rich me or new you?
And Grime niggas, y'all stop actin' brand new
Like 2Pac ain't have a nose ring too, huh
Nobody wins when the family feuds
But my stash can't fit into Steve Harvey's suit
I'm clear why I'm here, how about you?
Ain't no such thing as an ugly billionaire, I'm cute
Mmmmm
Pretty much
If anybody gettin',
handsome checks,
it should be us.
Fuck rap, crack cocaine
Nah, we did that, black-owned things.
Hundred percent, black-owned champagne.
And we merrily merrily eatin' off these streams.
Y'all still drinkin' Perrier-Jouët, huh?
But I ain't get through to you yet, huh?
What's better than one billionaire? Two
'Specially if they're from the same hue as you.
Y'all stop me when I stop tellin' the truth?
4:44
USA Hip Hop #1 :-)
Kristen Hanby
this shit is top class!!
Jason Basra
'You can toughen up or get thrown around!' London stand up! Kano needs to drop a new album and get back on his grime flow.
DonDinkus0721
11 year old comment n ting
David USmke? Little
I am from America, but I ride around South Carolina blasting, Kano - London London London Town!!!!!!!! 100%🇬🇧🇺🇸
Reece Wright
Your a legend
Throwow101
David Fight Bro Little London’s too good innit
wet knee Houston
blast that shit bro
John Smith
Real g
Seán Hurton
What a fucking Legend !!!! Holy Shit, When kano Comes around, unreal, proper boy.
wet knee Houston
I remember banging this out when it got released, blazing weed with my mates thinking lifestyle is good. What a shock now I'm 28 working 8 hours a day 6 days a week what, happened lol