Kanii Explained

Kanii
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Birth Name:	Kani Nkshon Shorter Jr.
Birth Date:	2 August 2005^[1]
Birth Place:	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Years Active:	2018–present
Website:	https://press.warnerrecords.com/kanii

Kani Nkshon Shorter Jr. (born August 2, 2005), known professionally as Kanii, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter from Washington, D.C.. He is best known for his song "I Know", which went viral on TikTok and charted in multiple territories.

Career

Kanii started his music career in 2018, when he released his first release, titled "So Long",^[2] on his SoundCloud.

In 2020, Kanii released his debut single, "Aubade".^[3] During 2022, his song "Attachment" gained popularity on the video-sharing app TikTok.^[4]

In 2022, when Kanii signed to Masked and Warner Records, he took a seven month hiatus:

Kanii released his single "I Know", his first release under Masked and Warner, in 2023.^[5] The song gained popularity on TikTok and charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first entry on the chart.^[6]

On June 15, 2023, Kanii released his second EP Exiit, along with a release show in Brooklyn, New York with Riovaz and Nimstarr.^[7]

Kanii is scheduled to be a opener on PinkPantheress' The Capable of Love Tour for 6 shows in spring 2024.^[8]

Influences

Kanii has cited multiple artists as influences to his musical talents, most notably Michael Jackson, Brent Faiyaz, XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld.

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details!Title!EP details

Kaizen	Released: February 22, 2022 Label: Iconic Format: Digital download, streaming
Kosia	Released: April 27, 2022^[9] Label: Iconic Format: Digital download, streaming
Relieve	Released: May 22, 2022^[10] Label: Iconic Format: Digital download, streaming
Lucent	Released: July 21, 2022^[11] Label: Iconic Format: Digital download, streaming
Exiit	Released: June 16, 2023^[12] Label: Masked, Warner Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
It Was Nice Knowing U	Released: November 17th, 2023^[13] Label: Masked, Warner Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title! rowspan="2"

Year	Peak chart positions						Certifications	Album
US ^[14]	US R&B/HH ^[15]	US Elec. ^[16]	CAN ^[17]	IRE ^[18]	UK ^[19]
"Worth Ur While"^[20]	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—		rowspan="2"
"Attachment (She Wanna Love)"^[21]		—	—	—	—	—	—
"I Know"^[22]	2023	90	29	—	50	50	64	MC: Gold^[23] RIAA: Gold^[24]	Exiit
"I Know (PR1ISVX Edit)"^[25]		—	—	—	—	—	—
"Go (Xtayalive 2)"^[26] ^[27]		—	—	—	—	—	—
"Heart Racing"^[28]		—	—	—	—	—	—
"Sins (Let Me In)"^[29]		—	—	14	—	—	—		It Was Nice Knowing U
"Tell Me"	2024	—	—	39	—	—	—

Tours

Supporting

• RioRave Disturb the Norm Tour^[30]
• The Capable of Love Tour^[31]
• It Was Nice Knowing U Tour

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kanii's actual age . December 17, 2023 . The chicago maroon.
2. Web site: So long vbucks tape-By Kanii. May 13, 2023 . SoundCloud.
3. Web site: Aubade - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . November 26, 2023 . Apple Music.
4. Web site: Kanii Knows . May 13, 2023 . LA Weekly. 14 March 2023 .
5. Web site: Genre-Blurring Artist Kanii Shares Warner Records Debut Single 'I Know' . May 13, 2023 . Broadway World.
6. Hot 100 First-Timers: Kanii Arrives With Viral TikTok Hit 'I Know' . May 13, 2023 . Billboard.
7. Web site: Tickets for Exiit release show on June 15th at market hotel. June 11, 2023 . Seetickets.
8. Web site: PinkPantheress tour. November 15, 2023 . Instagram.
9. Web site: Kosia - EP by Kanii on Apple Music . May 13, 2023 . Apple Music.
10. Web site: ReliEVE - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . May 13, 2023 . Apple Music.
11. Web site: Lucent - EP by Kanii on Apple Music . May 13, 2023 . Apple Music.
12. Web site: exiit - Album by Kanii on Apple Music . November 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
13. Web site: it was nice knowing u - EP by Kanii on Apple Music . November 27, 2023 . Apple Music .
14. Hot 100 - Week of April 22, 2023 . May 13, 2023 . Billboard.
15. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Week of April 29, 2023 . May 13, 2023 . Billboard.
16. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs - Week of September 30, 2023 . September 26, 2023 . Billboard.
    • "Tell Me": Hot Dance/Electronic Songs - Week of February 17, 2024 . February 13, 2024 . Billboard.
17. Canadian Hot 100 - Week of April 22, 2023 . May 13, 2023 . Billboard.
18. Web site: Discography Kanii . May 13, 2023 . irishcharts.com.
19. Web site: KANII full Official Chart History . May 13, 2023 . Official Charts Company.
20. Web site: Worth Ur While - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . November 29, 2023 . Apple Music.
21. Web site: attachment (she wanna love) (feat. Bossa & Kanii Archive) - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . May 13, 2023 . Apple Music.
22. Web site: I Know - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . November 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
23. Canada. Kanii. September 10, 2023.
24. United States. Kanii. September 29, 2023.
25. Web site: I Know (PR1SVX Edit) - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . November 29, 2023 . Apple Music.
26. Web site: Go (Xtayalive 2) - Single by Kanii & 9lives on Apple Music . May 13, 2023 . Apple Music.
27. Web site: Yo Check This Out: Kanii . May 15, 2023 . WAKS-HD2.
28. Web site: Heart Racing - Single by Kanii, Riovaz, Nimstarr on Apple Music . November 29, 2023 . Apple Music.
29. Web site: sins (let me in) - Single by Kanii on Apple Music . November 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
30. Web site: RIORAVE. June 16, 2023 . Twitter.
31. Web site: Pink pantherss tour annoucment post. November 15, 2023 . Instagram.