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Kane Robinson

Kane Robinson

Born: 1985-05-21 • East Ham, London, England, UK

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.

Filmography
The Kitchen poster
The Kitchen
2023 • Izi
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime poster
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime
2021 • Self/Kano
Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm poster
Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm
2021 • Self
Tower Block poster
Tower Block
2012 • Mark
Rollin' with the Nines poster
Rollin' with the Nines
2006 • DJ - Kano
Rollin' with the Nines poster
Rollin' with the Nines
2006 • Armed Robber
Black Arts Rule Streets 2 poster
Black Arts Rule Streets 2
2005 • Himself
Amsterdam's Up In Smoke Concert poster
Amsterdam's Up In Smoke Concert
2004 • Himself