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.
Me & My Microphone
Kano Lyrics
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Im the true son
What you wanna do son
Yo this a story about me and my first love nah mean?
Yeah son hit it off
We hooked up at a party it been then ever since
When I first stepped to her I was nervous and tense
Straight off the top, with suckas on the side just clocked
She musta liked my flow, cuz after that we got close
Spending long weekends freakin up and down the east coast
We got intimate, deep as the pacific
The chemistry was meant to be so then we ran without the ministry
Up in this industry tryin to get this platinum
Many rappers tried to tap her, it wasnt happenin
I watched her from afar, starin at her like a fan
And now I got her in the palm of my right hand
Forever, as long as we can stick together
I guarantee you we blow up, cuz wit em Im a trend setter
We signed a contract said yo, its me and you
Meet you at the top of the charts, where the skys blue
Yo yo yo God bless a child that can hold his own
Its just me, myself and my microphone
Yo you gotta stick wit it dun you cant leave it alone
Its just me, myself and my microphone
No matter where you plug it on the road or at home yo
Its just me, myself and my microphone
Yo God bless a child that can hold his own
My girl cant understand all this time we spend together
I tried to tell her
Its strictly business, she said she had a witness
Who saw us comin out the hotel
Nosy people always gotta run and go tell
But it was just a tour date I had to do a show
So next time tell your friend to talk what she know
I wouldnt trade this shit for the world
In fact you better check yourself, cuz I can always find another girl
The microphone is my first love my true companion
When I rap into it people think that Im romancin
Im havin visions, Im foldin it tight
Just me and you a phat trackll lead the spotlight
Right
We been through the ruckus together
Handle that beef
MCs got damaged in cyphers on they own streets
So ladi dadi, forget a shotty
I put a hole in your body wit my lyrics when I rock it uhh
I hit her in the back of a club and no one showed her love
In fact it was a seminar you know how some women are
Takin up my time, I tried to stay committed
Kedar and the Smith brothers made me stick wit it
Now we politicn, on a mission tryin to make decisions
To keep her on the cut and work just like a circumcision
Static in our relationship, its all distorted
The lines of communication, they got shorted
I cant ignore it, you know I couldnt afford it
To have this world tour planned for us abort it
Now Im on some shit, rollin wit my clique
The mic is my companion thats all and thats it baby
Like that one time for your mind
For real son, keep it real son
Me and my microphone stayin together forever
A+ and Q-Tip like this
Smith brothers in the spot you know what Im sayin
The lyrics of Kano's song "Me & My Microphone" tell the story of Kano's love for his microphone that he affectionately refers to as his "first love." The song begins by introducing the microphone as Kano's true son and quickly takes the listener through the journey of how they met and fell in love. Kano describes how he first hooked up with his microphone at a party and was nervous at first but went freestyle straight off the top, and they hit it off. From there, they spent many long weekends traveling up and down the East Coast, and Kano describes their chemistry as deep as the Pacific.
Kano addresses the rumors and nosy people who try to come between him and his microphone. He tells his girl that their relationship is strictly business and that the microphone is his true companion. Kano also speaks about the challenges they face in their relationship, such as static and distorted communication lines. However, he is determined to stick it out and stay committed to his microphone, even if it means having to make difficult decisions.
Overall, the song speaks to the love and dedication that Kano has for his art and craft. His microphone is not just a tool, but something that he feels a genuine connection to and considers a part of himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah son
Expressing an affirmative response
Im the true son
Asserting oneself as the genuine individual
What you wanna do son
Asking what action the addressed individual wants to take
Yo this a story about me and my first love nah mean?
Introducing a story about the artist's love affair with music
Yeah son hit it off
Encouraging oneself to proceed with the story
We hooked up at a party it been then ever since
Starting the story of the artist's relationship with music
When I first stepped to her I was nervous and tense
Relating the artist's initial feelings towards music
Didnt know was bout to kick, I went freestyle
Admitting that the artist was not aware of what was coming, and began to improvise
Straight off the top, with suckas on the side just clocked
Continuing to improvise and ignoring those who doubted the artist
She musta liked my flow, cuz after that we got close
Realizing that music and the artist have a deeper connection
Spending long weekends freakin up and down the east coast
Having great experiences with music, and traveling the east coast
We got intimate, deep as the pacific
Expressing an emotional tie with music, and how close they got
The chemistry was meant to be so then we ran without the ministry
Suggesting that the artist and music are meant to be together, and ignoring anyone who tries to separate them
Up in this industry tryin to get this platinum
Describing how the artist is focused on achieving commercial success
Many rappers tried to tap her, it wasnt happenin
Acknowledging that other artists have tried to work with the same music, but the artist and music remain exclusive
I watched her from afar, starin at her like a fan
Reflecting on the artist's admiration for music
And now I got her in the palm of my right hand
Elevating their relationship to an unmatched level of intimacy and control
Forever, as long as we can stick together
Pledging to maintain their relationship indefinitely
I guarantee you we blow up, cuz wit em Im a trend setter
Asserting that the artist and music will succeed, with the artist driving the culture forward
We signed a contract said yo, its me and you
Formalizing their commitment to each other
Meet you at the top of the charts, where the skys blue
Describing the ultimate goal of succeeding commercially
Yo yo yo God bless a child that can hold his own
Expressing gratitude for self-sufficiency
Its just me, myself and my microphone
Stating that the artist and music are all that is needed
Yo you gotta stick wit it dun you cant leave it alone
Encouraging oneself to remain committed to music, and not abandoning it
No matter where you plug it on the road or at home yo
Reiterating that the artist and music are all that is needed, regardless of where they are
My girl cant understand all this time we spend together
Acknowledging the difficulty in balancing personal relationships and professional ambition
I tried to tell her
Attempting to explain the nature of the artist's relationship with music
Its strictly business, she said she had a witness
The artist's partner questioning the nature of their relationship
Who saw us comin out the hotel
Someone claiming to have seen the artist and music exiting a hotel, suggesting impure motives
Nosy people always gotta run and go tell
The artist expressing frustration with people who interfere in their affairs
But it was just a tour date I had to do a show
Clarifying the truth of the matter
So next time tell your friend to talk what she know
Telling their partner to only speak about what is actually known
I wouldnt trade this shit for the world
Expressing how valuable music is to the artist
In fact you better check yourself, cuz I can always find another girl
Asserting that music is irreplaceable, and no one can take its place
The microphone is my first love my true companion
Reverting back to the idea that music is the artist's one true love
When I rap into it people think that Im romancin
Comparing the artist's relationship with music to a romantic one, as many people misunderstand how intimate their connection is
Im havin visions, Im foldin it tight
Describing how the artist envisions their future with music, and tightly holding onto the dream
Just me and you a phat trackll lead the spotlight
Anticipating that the artist and music will be in the spotlight together
We been through the ruckus together
Describing the artist and music as a team who have faced hardships and challenges
Handle that beef
Referring to facing challenges with strength and perseverance
MCs got damaged in cyphers on they own streets
Referencing the competitive nature of the rap industry, where artists battle each other in freestyle cyphers
So ladi dadi, forget a shotty
Encouraging peace, and not resorting to violence
I put a hole in your body wit my lyrics when I rock it uhh
Boasting of the power that music has to affect people, and how the artist can use it to triumph over rivals
Like that one time for your mind
Finishing off the story by encouraging listeners to remember the artist's message
For real son, keep it real son
Asserting oneself as genuine, and admonishing listeners to stay true to themselves
Me and my microphone stayin together forever
Reiterating the strength of the artist's relationship with music, which will never end
A+ and Q-Tip like this
Referencing other well-known artists who have their own strong relationships with music
Smith brothers in the spot you know what Im sayin
Acknowledging the artist's support system, and encouraging people to listen and understand the art
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