This is easily one of the best live rap performances I've ever seen and heard. Kano did not miss one bar for nearly ten minutes. Absolutely phenomenal.
I think just the fact that it’s first take, 10 minutes of straight bars, every time you listen you hear new wordplay/new lyric that has multiple meanings, wretch’s is good but this is great.
How the fuck does he remember all those bars. All the tracks he has made n he can still remember 10 mins worth of pure gold with out a single slip up n not a single note infront of him. True legend. Always had mad respect for this man.
I think this is SO underrated. The pure skill it takes to not only spit intelligent bars for 10 mins straight but to make it look effortless... Genuine talent! Kano is the don!
Bro people forget Kano is one of the OGs of uk Grime/Rap Top 5 easy work Goes hard and doesn't miss a fuckin lyric Without this man we wouldn't have these new ones
Straight poetry. This and Akalas 4th are still the top 2 for skills on display. Absolutely insane, and so humble with it, Kano is a don. 2022 and beyond.
Was in BMW back in 2008 for a sevice when I met Kano - he just dropped off his car as well. We shared a cab back to east London. Guy is too humble and he is the GOAT. Being a fan - this was an amazing experience.
5 years later and I’m still wondering why this isn’t the best FITB ever? Made in the manor smacked the fuck out of the live scene/festival scene. KANO is an absolute legend. The literal definition of a beast.
Bro said it on a different comment. Many man sleep on Kano is a fuckin Don in the sport. Made this game and without him, nah these new voices wouldn't have a pedestal
I’m a Top Boy fan and still have only just gotten around to checking out Kano’s other job. Really unfamiliar with UK rap, but I’m gonna assume this is iconic and classic to this day. Amazing like that time Black Thought destroyed it live on the radio.
Kano was one of the pioneers of 'Grime' with Wiley and a few others. Him and the others paved the way of the UK music scene today. His acting is top quality too! UK Legend
Absolutely smashed it. Kano can smash a freestyle, make a good commercial track and make a hip hop track, also make a track that is grime. The boy ticks boxes more than any UK artist. Seasoned Pro. Best we have.
@@mougiemoist1 that’s what I’m saying, seeing him recently acting but witnessing his work in hiphop before acting is dope. Reminds me of Pac. Not many others were able to cross over and do both at his level.
Nah mate, think your forgetting Wiley. The actual king of grime, BBK generally advanced grime into what it is today, now theres these clashes and shit, and fucking post code wars haha
i just did...and do every few weeks, together with the bbc take of roadmans hymn...One of the best lyricists in the whole World...needs WAY more exposure...now 3 Wheels up and i’m happy 🤩
I ain't shitting on Kano, literally one of the best to ever touch the mic but most top to mid tier guys can go for that long. Content is a different story though, 0% filler bars.
Kano is it the undisputed king of the UK. Only he could drop an album in the midst of skeptas hype and drop one of the best albums of the last 10 years! It's genuinely a masterpiece.
I wonder if the younger generations take this talent for granted? As a 40 year old, this skill and mastery of the mic was rare in teenage/20's... Kano is to MC'ing what Socrates is to philosophy.
I don't think anyone can come close to this one. I said the same thing after Wretch's but... No Wiley or Dizzie is getting this one. If one the instrumental was better!
Everyone complaining about the beat is the reason why pen games are getting overlooked in music, not just grime but music. Beats > Lyrics is why people like 2 chainz have a career.
Iconic. Kano always moving forward and changing the game in a way no one else does, wherever I am or whatever I’m doing when I hear K come on I take a moment to appreciate pure genius. Kane Robinson I salute you brother
The year is 2023 - listening back to this now I’m slightly older, travelled, more life experiences etc. There are bars in this that went over my head when I listened to this in my earlier 20s. listening to this now GEEEZ THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST FIRE IN THE BOOTH
This had me screaming at my phone. I literally had to give this man a standing ovation in my own living room at the end. Kano you are a true MC & artist. I hope you enjoy this week! This is your moment! Thank you for returning to music like this. I always hoped you would return. I'm so thankful you timed it so perfect. Congratulations. The greatest fire in the booth probably of all time.
Thats why he was picked to be sully in top boy series this nigga about that life realtime crazy but heart of gold that helps and wants the best for others
