Kano (British musician)

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Kano
Kano performing in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Kane Brett Robinson
Also known as	Kano KA
Born	(1985-05-21) 21 May 1985 (age 39) East Ham, London, England
Genres	British hip hop grime UK Garage
Occupations	Rapper songwriter actor
Years active	2002–present
Labels	679 (2005–2007) Bigger Picture (2008–present) Parlophone (2016–present)
Website	kanomusic.com

Kane Brett Robinson (born 21 May 1985), better known as Kano, is a British rapper, songwriter and actor from East Ham, London. A significant contributor to grime music, he is widely considered one of the pioneers of the grime culture, alongside artists such as Wiley and Dizzee Rascal. 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 is best known for playing the role of Sully in Top Boy.