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.
Maad
Kano Lyrics
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Back of the bus
Back of the bus
I got my iPod banging on the back of the bus
Back of the bus
Back of the bus
I got my iPod banging
Bass-line slamming
Or Bob Marley 'Jammin'
Late 'cos of fashion
I'd rather be cool
I got my Stan Smiths
And now I want a new Porsche
Prince like Aladdin
Don't blame me for stabbings
I just like the volume louder than average
Louder than average?
I'm too cool for school
That's why I film myself and throw it up on youtube
I got my iPod banging on the back of the bus
They think we're all mad
They think we're all mad
I got my iPod banging
Touch or a nano
Louis case headphones
Yeah thats my ammo
Back to the world
Facing the screens
Eyes gone square while playing the Wii
Misunderstood but I don't give a fffff
Look at my face am I bothered
I'm just doing me
So you should do you
I'd rather be mad
'Cos mad can be cool
They think we're all mad
They think we're all mad
Hilton's all around
Rebel against the world
But they're the smartest ones
They brainwashed everybody else
They blame them in society
Like they're the ones who kill
But your the ones who's mad
If you can't see it for yourselves
They think we're all mad
They think we're all mad
I've got my iPod banging on the back of the bus
I've got my iPod banging on the back of the bus
The song "Maad" by Kano is a commentary on the modern society and our obsession with technology. The song starts with Kano talking about his iPod, which he has blasting on the back of the bus. He talks about how people perceive him as mad, but he says it’s because he’s too cool for school. He wears Stan Smiths and wants a new Porsche, but also loves Bob Marley and is late because of fashion. He speaks about being misunderstood but not caring because he’s just doing him. He would rather be considered mad because mad can be cool.
The song is a reflection of the current generation's obsession with technology, and how we have lost touch with the real world. We are so engrossed in our phones, iPods, and screens that we have become disconnected from reality. Kano talks about how people blame technology for society's evils, but it’s people who create the problems in society. Kano also highlights the issue of labeling people as “mad” because of being different, and how society tends to label anyone who deviates from the norm.
Overall, the song encourages people to be themselves and not worry about societal norms or labels. It advocates for individuality and acceptance of others who may have different interests and hobbies.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my iPod banging on the back of the bus
I am listening to loud music with my iPod at the back of the bus.
Back of the bus
I am sitting at the back of the bus.
Bass-line slamming
The bass-line of my music is hitting hard.
A milli a milli
Or Bob Marley 'Jammin'
I am listening to either Lil Wayne's 'A Milli' or Bob Marley's 'Jammin'.
Late 'cos of fashion
I'd rather be cool
I got my Stan Smiths
And now I want a new Porsche
I am late because I was trying to look cool wearing my Stan Smith shoes, and I aspire to buy a Porsche.
Prince like Aladdin
Don't blame me for stabbings
I just like the volume louder than average
I am not responsible for any violence, I just like to listen to music louder than most people, similar to how Prince was portrayed in Aladdin.
Louder than average?
I'm too cool for school
That's why I film myself and throw it up on youtube
I am too cool for school, and that's why I make videos of myself and upload them to YouTube.
They think we're all mad
Society thinks we are all crazy.
Touch or a nano
Louis case headphones
Yeah thats my ammo
I use either an iPod Touch or Nano, with Louis Vuitton headphones as my accessories.
Back to the world
Facing the screens
Eyes gone square while playing the Wii
When I am not listening to music, I am usually playing video games and staring at screens, which is not good for my eyes.
Misunderstood but I don't give a fffff
Look at my face am I bothered
I'm just doing me
So you should do you
People do not understand me, but I do not care. I am just being myself and others should do the same.
Hilton's all around
Rebel against the world
But they're the smartest ones
They brainwashed everybody else
They blame them in society
Like they're the ones who kill
But your the ones who's mad
If you can't see it for yourselves
Hilton hotels are ubiquitous and represent conformity, but the people who go against society and its norms are actually the most intelligent ones. Society is brainwashed to blame them for violence, but it's actually society that is insane for not seeing the truth.
Writer(s): Kane Robinson, Fraser Thorneycroft Smith
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.