Typical Me

Kano

About Typical Me

"Typical Me" is a song by London rapper Kano, the second single taken from his debut album Home Sweet Home (2005). The track features vocals from Ghetts and marks Kano's first appearance in the UK Singles Chart.


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2005
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It's just one of those days
Typical me
Typical club scene 
Typical grief
One of those raves 
Typical beef
Now there's fucking headlocks 
Putting me to sleep
It's just one of those days 
Typical me
Typical club scene 
Typical grief
One of those raves 
Typical beef
And now there's fucking headlocks 
Putting me to sleep 
It's just typical me 
I must have one of them faces
Now it's stuck with me, I can't change it
I ain't troublesome, I'm the safest
But they won't let my clique in 'Faces' 
'cause I must be one of them artists
That gets kicked out the club the fastest 
'cause bouncers think they're the hardest 
I'll bang them and blame it on Marcus 
Yeah I got reason to get up
But I skank out and shuffle like Ke'l 
'Cause more times I'm just mellow
I'll bring up a pint before I say 'Hello' 
But yeah ravin's excitin'
So I put it all in my writin' 
And we ain't just always fightin' 
Just with the bouncers that think they're Tyson, 

'Cause you're with your clique 
I'm with my clique
Try it with me
I'm kinda pissed, so mind the 'on' switch, 
Don't try it with me
I'd rather kick that real finer chick
Smiling with me
I try my best to not be aggressive but 
It's one of those days

Innit
Typical me
Typical club scene 
Typical grief
One of those raves 
Typical beef
Now there's fucking headlocks 
Putting me to sleep
It's just typical me 

I must just be unruly
So no-one call over Rudy 
But look at all the drinks he brought me
I drink too much when I was forty
Stand up to see a nuisance
A pest, a pain, a rage
The same shit happens almost every other day 
Almost every other rave
There's some sorta drama
But sometimes I'm cool I'm calmer
Frightened I can't afford to wear 'Prada' 
But I don't box just to prove I'm harder 
But don't piss me off today, I'm pissed already so
I guess it's gonna be one of those days

Typical me
It's typical
You can take me out the hood I'll still act like a criminal
So don't try and get physical
But let me weigh up my options
How big? They're menacing bouncers 
I'll bet twenty kgs, I bet they probably lift houses
So I guess a one on one just ain't the best way about this 
But this is my situation, every week, life's a bitch 
I'll probably get nominated and kicked out the Brits

'cause you're with your clique 
I'm with my clique
Try it with me
I'm kinda pissed, so mind the 'on' switch, 
Don't try it with me
I'd rather kick that real finer chick
Smiling with me
I try my best to not be aggressive but 
It's one of those days

It's always Kano getting in the madness
Me I'm in the corner sippin' on Champers 
But for some reason, I gotta face the 'all' on a rampage
It's so typical 
I'm no little fool 
And no I don't wanna sit and talk 
I take a Mo and sip it all 
Everyday it is so predictable 
When I don't mean the tunes we listen to 
I have mixed feelings but I dunno what I'm gonna do 
So here's what is and what isn't true
It's just one of them days
One of them raves
Where some of us ain't in the mood for bouncers
You might see me move some bouncers
Here's what I do to bouncers

'cause you're on the door, and turn me away
I'm moving to you
I'm known to spoon, and knock with my fists
I'll tuck your crew in 
I'm on the list, so don't take the piss
That's what you're doing
I'll try my best to not be aggressive
But it's one of those days

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Kano

Kano is a city in Nigeria and the capital of Kano State in Northern Nigeria. Its metropolitan population is the second largest in Nigeria after Lagos. The Kano Urban area covers 137 km2 and comprises six Local Government Area (LGAs) - Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Tarauni and Nassarawa - with a population of 2,163,225 at the 2006 Nigerian census. The Metropolitan Area covers 499 km2 and comprises eight LGAs - the six mentioned above plus Ungogo and Kumbotso - with a population of 2,828,861 at the 2006 Nigerian census. more »

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Written by: SAMUEL, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH, KANE BRETT ROBINSON

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23 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Typical Me" is performed by Kano, whose real name is Kane Brett Robinson. Kano is an influential figure in the UK Grime scene.
Song Release
The song "Typical Me" was released as the lead single from his debut album, 'Home Sweet Home', in January 2005.
Chart Performance
"Typical Me" reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Kano's highest-charting single to date.
Genre
The genre of "Typical Me" is grime, a genre that originated in East London in the early 2000s.
Music Video
The music video for "Typical Me" was directed by Andy Hylton, who has also directed videos for other British artists like Craig David and The Streets.
Subject Matter
The song gives a glimpse into Kano’s life before fame, discussing typical situations he found himself in and his reputation in the streets.
Collaboration
"Typical Me" features Ghetts, a British grime artist and longtime collaborator of Kano.
Critical Reception
The song and its parent album are both highly regarded within grime, often cited as a classic by fans and critics alike.
Live Performances
Kano has performed "Typical Me" at several notable locations, including the Glastonbury Festival.
Influence
The success of "Typical Me" and its album 'Home Sweet Home' played a significant role in popularizing grime music in the UK.
Awards
In 2005, Kano was nominated in various categories at the MOBO Awards, including Best Newcomer, largely due to the success of "Typical Me".
Relevance
In 2020, Kano performed a medley of his hits, including "Typical Me", at the BRIT Awards, highlighting the song's continued relevance.
Song Duration
"Typical Me" runs for 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Artist Background
"Typical Me" is by Kano, a rapper from the United Kingdom. He is one of the pioneers of the grime genre, a unique fusion of electronic music and hip-hop that originated in London.
Debut Single
"Typical Me" was Kano's debut single from his album "Home Sweet Home," which was released in 2005.
Chart Performance
The song quickly gained popularity and peaked at the number 22 spot on the UK Singles Chart, marking Kano's first charting single in the country.
Collaboration
Kano worked with British rapper Ghetts on this track. He was a frequent collaborator with Kano during the early stages of his career.
Album Success
The album "Home Sweet Home" which includes "Typical Me" was highly appreciated and well-received both critically and commercially, establishing Kano as a premier artist in the grime genre.
Awards and Recognition
Although "Typical Me" did not win any specific awards, the album "Home Sweet Home" was hailed as one of the best albums of 2005 by music critics.
Lyrics and Themes
"Typical Me" addresses aspects of Kano's life in East London, dealing with themes of urban struggle, British identity, and youth culture.
Music Video
The music video for "Typical Me" is primarily shot in black and white and features various scenes depicting life in London.
Remix
The song was also released in a remix version on the same album, titled "Typical Me (Trevor Nelson Remix)."
Impact
The success of "Typical Me" significantly contributed to the rise of Grime music and became a seminal track in the genre.

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