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.
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| Released | 29 September 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
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| Length | 52:27 | |||
| Label | Bigger Picture Music | |||
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Background
editThe 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
editThe 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.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "140 Grime St" |
| Mikey J | 2:14 |
| 2. | "Hustler" |
| Mikey J | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Paper" |
| Mikey J | 5:13 |
| 4. | "Hunting We Will Go" (featuring Ghetts) |
| Mikey J | 4:31 |
| 5. | "These MC's" (featuring Skepta) |
| Skepta | 3:33 |
| 6. | "We Gangsta" |
| Mikey J | 4:11 |
| 7. | "Anywhere We Go" (featuring Wiley) |
| Wiley | 3:00 |
| 8. | "Missing Me" |
| Mikey J | 2:12 |
| 9. | "Seems Like Things Have Changed" |
| Mikey J | 1:54 |
| 10. | "Don't Come Around Here" |
| DaVinChe | 4:41 |
| 11. | "I Stand by It" |
| Mikey J | 0:46 |
| 12. | "Soldier" (featuring Mikey J) |
| Mikey J | 3:46 |
| 13. | "I Like It" |
| DaVinChe | 2:45 |
| 14. | "Off Licence" |
| Mikey J | 3:14 |
| 15. | "Too Advanced" |
| Mikey J | 1:51 |
| 16. | "Aim for the Sky" |
| Wiley | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 52:27 | |||
Charts
edit| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 3 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 48 |
References
edit- ^ "Interview: Kano". Red Bull Academy. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Complete Guide: Kano". Clash Music. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Refusing To Play The Short Game: Kano Interviewed". The Quietus. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Kano at Downtown Music Publishing". Downtown Music Publishing. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Kane Robinson aka Kano: Grime pays". The Independent. 29 January 2006. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Hustler Kano Is Back On 140 Grime Street". RWD Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 July 2020.