London Town (Kano album)
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London Town is the second studio album by Kano
, released September 10, 2007. The first single, featuring Craig David
, "This Is the Girl
" was released on August 27, 2007, the second being "Feel Free
", featuring Damon Albarn
. Guests include, other than David and Albarn, Vybz Kartel
, Kate Nash
and Leo the Lion
. The album entered the UK charts at #14.
Kano (rapper)
Kane Brett Robinson , better known as Kano and also known as Kane O, is an English rapper and actor. His grandparents came to England as immigrants from Jamaica. He was formerly a key member of east London’s N.A.S.T.Y...
, released September 10, 2007. The first single, featuring Craig David
Craig David
Craig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
, "This Is the Girl
This Is the Girl
"This is the Girl" was the first single from British rapper Kano's second studio album London Town and the first from R&B artist Craig David's fourth studio album Trust Me...
" was released on August 27, 2007, the second being "Feel Free
Feel Free (Kano song)
"Feel Free" is the second single by British rapper Kano from his second studio album London Town, after "This Is the Girl". The song features Blur and Gorillaz member Damon Albarn...
", featuring Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn is an English singer-songwriter and record producer who has been involved in many high profile projects, coming to prominence as the frontman and primary songwriter of Britpop band Blur...
. Guests include, other than David and Albarn, Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel
Adidja Palmer , better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. He has many nicknames, including Addi Teacher and Gaza Emperor.-Biography:...
, Kate Nash
Kate Nash
Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards....
and Leo the Lion
Leo the Lion (British singer)
Leo Ihenacho, also known as Leo The Lion is an English singer, songwriter and actor achieved critical acclaim and widespread success as part of The Streets,with Mike Skinner....
. The album entered the UK charts at #14.
Tracklisting
- "The Product of my Environment" - 4:19
- "London Town" - 4:53
- "Buss It Up" (featuring Vybz KartelVybz KartelAdidja Palmer , better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. He has many nicknames, including Addi Teacher and Gaza Emperor.-Biography:...
) - 4:46 - "Bad Boy" (featuring Craig DavidCraig DavidCraig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
) - 4:25 - "Fightin' The Nation" - 4:13
- "Feel FreeFeel Free (Kano song)"Feel Free" is the second single by British rapper Kano from his second studio album London Town, after "This Is the Girl". The song features Blur and Gorillaz member Damon Albarn...
" (featuring Damon AlbarnDamon AlbarnDamon Albarn is an English singer-songwriter and record producer who has been involved in many high profile projects, coming to prominence as the frontman and primary songwriter of Britpop band Blur...
) - 4:02 - "Sleep Tight" - (featuring Mikey J) - 4:41
- "This Is the GirlThis Is the Girl"This is the Girl" was the first single from British rapper Kano's second studio album London Town and the first from R&B artist Craig David's fourth studio album Trust Me...
" (featuring Craig David) - 3:38 - "Me & My Microphone" (featuring Kate NashKate NashKate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards....
) - 3:35 - "Over & Over" - 4:03
- "This Is My Life (Thin Line)" - 4:51
- "Grime MC" (hidden track)
Lyrical References
- "Me and My Microphone" features a lyrical reference to the Notorious B.I.G. song, "Juicy".
- "Me and My Microphone" features a lyrical reference to the Tony YayoTony YayoMarvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
song, "Fake Love". - "London Town" features a lyrical reference to the Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
song, "Still D.R.E.Still D.R.E."Still D.R.E." is the title of a song recorded by American artist Dr. Dre. It was released in November 1999 as the lead single from his multi-platinum second album 2001. This song features Snoop Dogg on the intro, chorus and outro.- Music video :...
" - "Feel FreeFeel Free (Kano song)"Feel Free" is the second single by British rapper Kano from his second studio album London Town, after "This Is the Girl". The song features Blur and Gorillaz member Damon Albarn...
" features a lyrical reference to the NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
song, "Made You LookMade You Look"Made You Look" is the first single from Nas' 2002 album, God's Son. Built around several samples lifted from the Incredible Bongo Band's cover of "Apache", the single was important in establishing Nas' direction following his battle with Jay-Z and the Stillmatic album in its reliance on intricate...
". - "This Is the GirlThis Is the Girl"This is the Girl" was the first single from British rapper Kano's second studio album London Town and the first from R&B artist Craig David's fourth studio album Trust Me...
" features a lyrical reference to the extended version of the Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
song, "Big Pimpin'Big Pimpin'"Big Pimpin" is the last single from rapper Jay-Z's fourth album Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter. It features rapping by Southern hip hop group UGK as well as production by Timbaland....
". - "Fightin' the Nation" features lyrics from The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
song, "Police & Thieves"