A song called Rock and Roll, performed to dance music, by a UK garage artist...I guess that's just rock and rollllllll

Greetings,

This week's song is Rock n Rolla, by the legendary K-A. For some time now I have been a fan of Kano, I mean, sure enough, Ps & Qs fans will be distraught hearing this track for the first time, but my reason for admiring Kano is this ability he posseses to recreate himself as an image of the times. How many other UK rappers are playable characters on Def Jam Vendetta? Answer- none. Kano has created a brand for himself, and he may have sacrificed some of his 'street cred' but in return has become a critically acclaimed solo artist.

I most recently saw Kano perform at a small local gig in Leicester. He was looking tired and was out of place in such a small smoky environment. His performance was dulled and his ray bans stayed on for the entire performance, lending to the opinion gaining momentum at the time that was Kano was a dying man. His rendition of 'This is the girl' should have had the crowed on their feet waving and singing along, instead his lacklustre performance left the small hall full of disappointment.

With Rock N Rolla though, Kano returns to form with this beautiful dance inspired track. Fast synths and drum and bass type instrumentals this was always going to appeal to those four by four ravers and saturday skankers at Liquid, however, Kano's strength, as always, remains his lyrical witticisms and genius. We expect little else from the man that brought us such memorable lines as 'I bought her, her favourite shoes; oh they better be, and she's even my favourite size' and not to forget 'Like Jude Law, in closer, relationship roller coster'. At one stage Kano decides to regale us with his knowledge of other notorious Rock n Rollers, including himself in the company of Jimi Hendrix, Def Leopard and even Elvis. 'When we hit the town, we paint that red, standing on tables and kicking down chairs coz thats just rock n rollllllllll' will be a dance hall chorus, and though 'urban DJs will hate it, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be on their playlists.

Kano for me trumps Dizzee any day of the week, simply because he's a better lyricist. He doesnt rely to heavily on the 'cheeky' idiot persona to make his songs work, instead he lets his thoughts do the talking. Dare I say, close to the UKs version of Kid Cudi, though without the feelings of victimisation (for god's sake Cudi, its not that people dont 'understand' you, they get you, they just don't give a shit sometimes)

All in all, a club banger K. I'd give you a straight 10 but the haters will tear you to pieces, and rightly so, as though you have made something beautiful you have 'sold out'. For that reason, you'll be happy with an 8.

I guess thats just Rock n Roll.

Tracklisting

Poison- Beyonce

Miami trick- LMFAO

Digital Girl remix- Drake, Kanye, J Foxx, The Dream

The one- Mary J Blige, Drake

Forever- Drake, Kanye, Lil Wayne, Eminem

Hate- Jay Z and Kanye,