London Town (Kano album)
London Town is the second studio album by British rapper Kano, released on 10 September 2007 by 679 Artists. The first single, featuring Craig David, "This Is the Girl", was released on 27 August 2007, the second being "Feel Free", featuring Damon Albarn released on 10 December 2007. Guests include, other than David and Albarn, Vybz Kartel, Kate Nash and Leo the Lion. The album debuted at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart.Track listing
Sample credits
- "Me & My Microphone" contains an interpolation of "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G., and "Fake Love" by Tony Yayo.
- "London Town" contains an interpolation of "Still D.R.E.", written and performed by Dr. Dre.
- "Feel Free" contains an interpolation of "Made You Look", written and performed by Nas.
- "This Is the Girl" contains an interpolation of the extended version of "Big Pimpin'", written and performed by Jay Z.
- "Fightin' the Nation" contains an interpolation of "Police and Thieves", performed by Junior Murvin.
- "Bad Boy" contains an interpolation of "Original Nuttah", performed by Shy FX.
Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.
- Damon Albarn – piano, production, featured artist
- Josh Blair – engineering
- Don Corleone – production
- Jason Cox – Engineer
- Craig David – production, featured artist, background vocals
- Tom Elmhirst – mixing
- Steve Fitzmaurice – mixing
- Fraser T. Smith – production, bass, guitar, mixing
- Beni G – scratching
- Pete Hamza – piano
- Nick Ingman – string arrangements, string conductor
- Mikey J. – arrangement, production, featured artist, background vocals
- Matt Jones – photography
- Priscilla Jones – vocals
- Kano – primary artist, mixing, production
- Langdon School Kids – choir
- Chris Laurence – bass
- Mat Maitland – art direction
- Perry Mason – violin
- Kate Nash – featured artist
- Henry Parsley – programming
- Leo Bubba Taylor – drums
- Richard Thomas – management
- Vybz Kartel – featured artist
- Ivo Jan van der Werff – viola
- Jonathan Williams – cello
- Warren Zielinski – violin
Charts
Certifications