Kano’s “It’s A War” was the fifth single from the Italian disco group assembled by producers and musicians Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga, and Matteo Bonsanto. A cavalcade of synthesizers, humming guitar, and a foot-stomping beat invited everyone to dance while echoing the tension and drama of a war scene. TheContinue Reading
The Legacy of J. Dilla is making its debut on the FX network tonight. The New York Times documentary about the late hip-hop producer explores Dilla’s ingenuity as a beatmaker, the history of his Conant Gardens neighborhood and the various conflicts over his estate. Dilla died in 2006 at ageContinue Reading
[youtube id=”6zWFyH1SbHg”]British rapper Kano performs “Teardrops” on Later…With Jools Holland with a drummer, string section, singers and two MPC players. The grime pioneer’s sixth studio album Hoodies All Summer follows Made In The Manor from 2016 which earned him a MOBO for Best Album. The rapper has been busy playingContinue Reading
[youtube]_LvTpjK-MEY&[/youtube] Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto were the italo-disco production team named Kano. “I’m Ready” was their debut single from their first eponymous album. The song became an essential track for B-boys and B-girls as well as dance club crowds. “It’s A War,” “Now Baby Now” and “CosmicContinue Reading