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1Xtra salutes Kano, a trailblazer in UK Black music whose impactful lyrics and unique style have helped shape the genre.

1Xtra salutes Kano. Born in East Ham to Jamaican parents, Kane Robinson, aka Kano, is a multi-talented rapper, songwriter and actor. While he gained huge recognition for his memorable role as Sully in the BAFTA-winning drama Top Boy, it's his groundbreaking music that truly launched his career.

Kick back for a 60-minute journey through some of his most iconic tracks, including P's & Q's, This is England, Buss It Up, and Typical Me.

1xtra is celebrating a true music heavyweight!

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Sunday 03:00
BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Music Played

  • Kano

    P's And Q's

    • 679/ Locked On.

  • Kano

    3 Wheel-ups (feat. Wiley & Giggs)

    • Made In The Manor.
    • Parlophone.

  • Kano

    This Is England (1X Live Lounge)

  • Joy Crookes

    Mathematics (feat. Kano)

    • Speakerbox Recordings.

  • Kano & Katie Pearl

    Nobody Don't Dance No More (Remix)

    • 679 Recordings.

  • Kano

    Pan-Fried (feat. Kojo Funds)

    • Hoodies All Summer.
    • Parlophone.

  • Kano

    Can't Hold We Down (feat. Popcaan)

  • Kano

    Buss It Up (feat. Vybz Kartel)

  • Kano

    Hail

  • Chase & Status

    Against All Odds (feat. Kano)

  • Kano

    This Is The Girl (Live at Electric Proms) (feat. Craig David)

  • Kano

    These MC's (1Xtra Live 2009)

  • Skrapz

    Marathon (feat. Kano)

  • Kano

    Typical Me

    • Typical Me.
    • 679/ Locked On.

  • Kano

    Boys Love Girls

    • Home Sweet Home.
    • 679/ Locked On.

  • Kano

    Nite Nite (feat. The Streets & Leo the Lion)

    • Home Sweet Home.
    • 679.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 18 Mar 2025 03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra
  • Sunday 03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra