140 Grime St Explained

140 Grime St
Type:studio
Artist:Kano
Cover:140 Grime St.jpg
Released:29 September 2008
Recorded:2008
Genre:
Length:52:27
Label:Bigger Picture Music
Producer:
Prev Title:London Town
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Method to the Maadness
Next Year:2010

140 Grime St is the third studio album by British rapper Kano, released on 29 September 2008 by Bigger Picture Music. The album features guest appearances from Ghetts, Skepta, Wiley and Mikey J, with the latter three all contributing production.

Background

The album came a year after Kano's second studio album, London Town, and after being dropped from 679 Recordings, a record label under Warner Music Group. Kano formed his own label imprint, Bigger Picture Music, deciding to return to a wholly grime approach for 140 Grime St.[1] [2] The album title is a reference to the tempo of grime production and is a continuation of the 'address' theme of his previous albums.[3] [4] [5]

Release and promotion

The first single was the track "Hustler", which Kano described as "the perfect single (as it explains so much)". Other songs from the CD include "Anywhere We Go", "I Like It" and the autobiographical "Aim for the Sky", in which Kano describes his rise to commercial prominence.[6]

As of 2020, the album is unavailable to consume on digital streaming platforms or for purchase via digital download.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview: Kano. Red Bull Academy. 4 April 2016. 8 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Complete Guide: Kano. Clash Music. 24 July 2019. 8 July 2020.
  3. Web site: Refusing To Play The Short Game: Kano Interviewed. The Quietus. 23 September 2010. 8 July 2020.
  4. Web site: Kano at Downtown Music Publishing. Downtown Music Publishing. 8 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Kane Robinson aka Kano: Grime pays. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/kane-robinson-aka-kano-grime-pays-6110515.html . 1 May 2022 . subscription . live. The Independent. 29 January 2006. 8 July 2020.
  6. Web site: Hustler Kano Is Back On 140 Grime Street. RWD Magazine. https://web.archive.org/web/20080723183552/http://www.rwdmag.com/articles/7224/Hustler-Kano-Is-Back-On-140-Grime-Street.html. 8 July 2020. 2008-07-23.