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Kano (British musician)

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Kano (British musician)

Kane Brett Robinson (born 21 May 1985), known by the stage name Kano, is a British rapper, songwriter and actor from East Ham, London. His fifth album, Made in the Manor was shortlisted for the 2016 Mercury Prize and won Best Album at the 2016 MOBO Awards. On screen, he played the role of Sully in Top Boy (2011–2023).

Infobox

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Born
Kane Brett Robinson (1985-05-21) 21 May 1985 (age 40)East Ham, London, England
Genres
British hip hop grime UK garage
Occupations
Rapper songwriter actor
Years active
2000–present
Labels
679 (2005–2007) Bigger Picture (2008–present) Parlophone (2016–present)
Formerly of
Nasty Crew
Website
kanomusic.com

Tables

· Awards, nominations and recognition
Urban Music Awards
Urban Music Awards
Award
Urban Music Awards
Year
2004
Nominee(s)
Himself
Category
Best Newcomer
Result
Won
MOBO Awards
MOBO Awards
Award
MOBO Awards
Year
2005
Nominee(s)
Home Sweet Home
Category
Best Album
Result
Nominated
Himself
Himself
Award
Himself
Year
Best Hip-Hop Act
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best UK Newcomer
Best UK Newcomer
Award
Best UK Newcomer
Year
Won
UK Act of the Year
UK Act of the Year
Award
UK Act of the Year
Year
Nominated
Brit Awards
Brit Awards
Award
Brit Awards
Year
2006
Nominee(s)
British Urban Act
Category
Nominated
Mercury Prize
Mercury Prize
Award
Mercury Prize
Year
2016
Nominee(s)
Made in the Manor
Category
Mercury Prize
Result
Nominated
MOBO Awards
MOBO Awards
Award
MOBO Awards
Year
Best Album
Nominee(s)
Won
Mercury Prize
Mercury Prize
Award
Mercury Prize
Year
2020
Nominee(s)
Hoodies All Summer
Category
Mercury Prize
Result
Nominated
MOBO Awards
MOBO Awards
Award
MOBO Awards
Year
2022
Nominee(s)
Top Boy
Category
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
Result
Won
Award
Year
Nominee(s)
Category
Result
Ref.
Urban Music Awards
2004
Himself
Best Newcomer
Won
MOBO Awards
2005
Home Sweet Home
Best Album
Nominated
Himself
Best Hip-Hop Act
Nominated
Best UK Newcomer
Won
UK Act of the Year
Nominated
Brit Awards
2006
British Urban Act
Nominated
Mercury Prize
2016
Made in the Manor
Mercury Prize
Nominated
MOBO Awards
Best Album
Won
Mercury Prize
2020
Hoodies All Summer
Mercury Prize
Nominated
MOBO Awards
2022
Top Boy
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
Won
Film · Filmography
2006
Rollin' with the Nines
Role(s)
Kano
2007
Point Blank
Role(s)
Akil
Notes
Short
2012
Tower Block
Role(s)
Mark
2023
The Kitchen
Role(s)
Izi
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2006
Rollin' with the Nines
Kano
2007
Point Blank
Akil
Short
2012
Tower Block
Mark
2023
The Kitchen
Izi
Television · Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011–2023
Top Boy
Sully
Series 1–5
Video games · Filmography
2007
Def Jam: Icon
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Voice role and likeness
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007
Def Jam: Icon
Himself
Voice role and likeness

References

  1. Red Bull Music Academy
    https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/04/kano-interview
  2. The Independent
    https://web.archive.org/web/20071014113634/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20050819/ai_n14918943
  3. Urban Development
    https://www.udmusic.org/blog/archive/home-sweet-home-kano-talks-east-london-redefinition-and-music/
  4. Hunger
    https://hungermag.com/art-culture/kano-im-a-storyteller-at-heart
  5. RWD Magazine
    https://web.archive.org/web/20040805012935/http://www.rwdmag.com/music_articles/features/04592-971899/nasty_crew/
  6. The Independent
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141205035229/http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2014/11/21/d-double-e-there%e2%80%99s-only-way-for-grime-to-go-and-that%e2%80%99s-up-2/
  7. The Fader
    https://www.thefader.com/2015/09/11/jammer-lord-of-the-mics-interview
  8. RWD Magazine
    https://web.archive.org/web/20040812212748/http://www.rwdmag.com/music_articles/features/76165/nasty_crew/kano/
  9. Red Bull Music Academy
    https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2012/12/jammer-interview
  10. RWD Magazine
    https://web.archive.org/web/20041009172426/http://www.rwdmag.com/music_articles/news/50296/nasty_crew/nasty_street_album_on_the_way/
  11. "Kano – Free download only track available"
    http://www.contactmusic.com/new/home.nsf/webpages/kanox25x05x05
  12. The New Yorker
    http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2005/03/21/050321crmu_music
  13. Mixtape Madness
    https://www.mixtapemadness.com/blog/music/rock-%E2%80%98n%E2%80%99-rolling-to-success-the-nasty-crew-story
  14. "Electric Proms 2007 – Kano presents London Town"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms/2007/artists/kano/
  15. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/first-night-kano-the-astoria-london-396064.html
  16. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/user/kano
  17. [1] Archived 14 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
    http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/kano
  18. "Mikey J & Kano EP Announcement!!"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI57Cx4U6Lk
  19. "Kano & Mikey J – Random Antics [Official Video]"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBngga2wv9I
  20. "SB.TV – Kano & Mikey J feat. Maxsta – Alien [Music Video]"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeFZEmWIgVo
  21. "Kano & Mikey J – "E.T." ft. Wiley, Wretch 32 x Scorcher (Official Music Video)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvIWqE1aT0U
  22. "Not 4 The A List Update: Where Is "House Of Pain" ft Ghetts"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSt_a1aOAcE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
  23. "Kano – Girls Over Guns (Mixtape) | Free Download"
    http://www.soulculture.co.uk/blogs/music-blog/newmusic/free-downloads/kano-girls-over-guns-mixtape-free-download/
  24. Zobbel.de
    http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/160116cluk.txt
  25. Officialcharts.com
    http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/r-and-b-singles-chart/20160115/114/
  26. Official Charts
    http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/adeles-25-returns-to-the-top-of-the-official-albums-chart-while-her-world-tour-wows-the-uk__14127/
  27. RSL Awards
    https://www.rslawards.com/rsl-fellow-fraser-t-smith/
  28. Digital Spy
    http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a856894/top-boy-season-3-air-date-drake-netflix/
  29. Variety
    https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/netflix-british-drug-dealer-drama-top-boy-1202609880/
  30. BFI
    https://www.bfi.org.uk/london-film-festival/news/kibwe-tavares-daniel-kaluuyas-kitchen
  31. MOBO Awards
    https://web.archive.org/web/20051106042411/http://www.mobo.com/nominees.html
  32. Brit Awards
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110917140829/https://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/2006
  33. Mercury Prize
    https://www.mercuryprize.com/news/see-the-2016-shortlist
  34. MusicWeek
    https://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/craig-david-lady-leshurr-and-kano-win-big-at-mobos/066457
  35. DIY Magazine
    https://diymag.com/feature/kano-hoodies-all-summer-2020-hyundai-mercury-prize-brief-look
  36. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/30/little-simz-and-knucks-share-best-album-prize-as-mobo-winners-announced
  37. MTV UK
    https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/xujz7t/kano-interview
  38. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/25/musicians-backing-jeremy-corbyns-labour
  39. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/25/musicians-backing-jeremy-corbyns-labour
  40. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/03/vote-for-hope-and-a-decent-future
  41. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/03/coogan-klein-lead-cultural-figures-backing-corbyn-labour
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