Back & Forth: Kano x Damon Albarn

On the eve of the release of his new album Made in the Manor, Kano sat down with long-time friend and musical collaborator Damon Albarn from Blur and Gorillaz, to talk about the track they made together for the record as well as table tennis, football and more.
Please note: this was filmed before Chelsea got knocked out of the Champions League!
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[@klsajdklajldkadad]

I love how intently damon listens when kano speaks. he seems like a very respectful, interesting guy

[@bigjilms]

what the fuck damon knows EVERYONE

[@omgilovedischannel]

Wonderful human beings.

[@daniel954712]

irony of them releasing this video a day after Chelsea get knocked out the champions league ahaha

[@PROJECT1LEsprayz]

This is mad

[@roxymuzak]

"If i somehow ended up managing Kanye West...well, I'd definitely start out with a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake, and then take it from there."

[@VictoriaSobocki]

roxymuzak What the hell, hahaha

[@hoodtapesuk]

legends! kinda wish it was longer ✊

[@screwfaceclub]

+HDVSN 🙌

[@LaazrGaming]

*2 LEGENDS IN THE MUSIC SCENE!*

[@nekelaznup4644]

Wait what the fuck you doing here?

[@engladtur]

every time damon talks it's so magnetic for me. i truly LISTEN to this things he says. hugest inspiration for me. i wish i could just stay away from 'social' media too but every time i try i just... fall in again... like RIGHT now haha, fuck me.

[@adenaas9108]

Danon knows everyone from kanye west to jose mourino .....lege !!

[@dieyounger1657]

Really loved this interview. Two of Britian's most respected musician and both one of my favourite. Nice one

[@TelecastPropellor96]

Damon's never gonna get lost at night. That gold tooth is like a homing beacon.

[@smugggles]

I love how damon pronounces the 'S' so smooth and gentle

[@mailec787]

the intro “im not that fucking old you know” lmaooooo

[@Ardianax]

SOME ONE FINALLY ASKED HIM @ 6:30

[@GTanya07]

ikr, we can't stop him and that's good xD

[@NASkeywest]

Thank god i have never been into or liked social.media. Social media is the death of true meaningful connections. Our smart phones are handheld dopamine pumps. our society is soo narcissistic as well. People dressing up at home to take 50 selfies of themselves everyday. People spend.more time on social media trying to make their lives appear interesting and fun than they do actually living an interesting life.

[@dilrajkaur8945]

9:08 "how much you pay for that?" hahaha KANO

[@Grimetm]

One of the best back and forths honestly enjoyed this one

[@vaildog1]

The world needs a new gorillaz album

[@aabcdanilo]

+the walkman its coming this year, they already confirmed

[@matthewbanton7077]

Danilo Gonçalves *this year

[@yPGzRicardo]

*A L L M Y L I F E*

[@oliverpiers6603]

this comment didn’t age well 😂

[@superjodokus]

AND THERE IS! and its amaaaaazing

[@boz2094]

when he mentioned toumani diabete, at that moment i realised this guy is legit.

[@londonislite]

+ohzee Damon really knows his stuff. Saw him at Africa Express. Very impressive

[@ChillingCrowley]

He loves music

[@Retrostar619]

I remember taking a stroll about my shitty college town on a lush summer's day and hearing 'Windmill Windmill for the Land' floating out of a car speaker. When the lights changed and the beat dropped, the car pulled away, but the song stayed with me. Had to find the album and I did. One of the best purchases I ever made.

[@sternunicorn5923]

Retrostar619 That Reminds me of my Introduction. I Heard that the same song in a gmod Video. I thought it was alright. Then My teacher at the library told me to take out their album Demon Days. It was Best Advice I Ever took. That was around A Year or two after my stepfather passed away in 2010. I Was Thrilled To The Bone When Faze 4 was announced. Still Am.

[@DannyWonder]

& some people think the Gallagher brothers were ever better than this guy. Astounding

[@bayleyconstable8049]

Horus damon albran has been overall better than the gallagher brothers but oasis at there peak were better than daman albarn at his peak

[@jessica5497]

@@bayleyconstable8049 mate Damon is not even at his peak yet, chill... And even if he was, Gorillaz alone was more diverse and influential than Oasis.( Internationaly speaking)

[@shaitet]

Out of the Gallaghers I prefer Noel, who actually matured enough to make amends with Damon unlike his fuckwad brother Liam.

[@littlebrayutd]

@@jessica5497 gorilla's more influential than oasis 😂😂 Oasis inspired whole generation of bands, gorilla's are good but no way more influential than oasis, no way!!!!

[@kxnt_joel1238]

@@bayleyconstable8049 I agree that oasis are more influential then blur but gorrilaz are on another level

[@KodakKid]

Damon is one of the handful of people on Noisey that actually qualify to be called British Masters. Richard Ashcroft and Jake Bugg do not.

[@ardianacomia2764]

right? do a whole documentary about albarn @noisey

[@KodakKid]

He's sold 40+ million records wordwide, one of the greatest and most innovative songwriters in British history and a unique talent. Yet he's not on the British Masters, instead he's on a low key video with Kano. He's the younger Bowie/Ray Davies, what's wrong with you Noisey?!

[@KodakKid]

Mr Eazy please what?

[@banehardly5396]

Ashcroft I think should, despite his ridiculous ego at present. But Jake Bugg ? No.

[@joeylittle3535]

You obviously havent listened to Richard ashcrofts or the verves albums, sorry but it pisses all over anything kano has ever produced

[@paloweb1]

Easiest £100 Kano will ever earn :-)

[@Leblenlens]

Damon spreads britishness from everywhere. And i like it.

[@alanhopkins3727]

The 2 GOATs of UK music

[@damonall-bran9188]

01:52 - 02:02 thank me later

[@DEEDUBZ]

Blur and Gorillaz always gave us some great anthems of The Premier League (Premiership Years). The represent the carefree lifestyle Brits had in the 90s and early 2000s. Good ol days

[@DeekshaShanker]

What's the music that plays around 0:13?

[@whengrove518]

The song is 'Hollow Souls' by Dan and Adam Skinner!♥

[@DeekshaShanker]

Thank you! :)

[@Limox09]

Kano is gonna be a feature in song machine!!!

[@traumaaofficialpage]

This was cool noisey! Respect both these men!!

[@SleepFan771]

I request 1 million more episodes of Back & Forth!

[@ambereensadiq368]

Ocean Sage I LOVE YOUR PFP

[@TheIkaraCult]

This was after Top Boy 2 Now Top Boy 3 has taken the world by storm and Top Boy 4 is coming too.

[@ChillingCrowley]

Last one was a disappointment

[@The210films]

what's the song at 0:13? It's catch AF.

[@whengrove518]

The song is 'Hollow Souls' by Dan and Adam Skinner!♥

[@VictoriaSobocki]

Wendy Grove Thank u

[@TracyJAlbarn]

I love how very chill this entire video is XD LMFAO Wish Damon didn't have to put money where his mouth is after posting this video X'D

[@Char10tti3]

Haha can't believe I've never seen this interview before, KZbin recommendations have got good he last week or so. Haha the beginning is brilliant so much banter :P

[@femioki3861]

Know Albarn was into Nigerian music but him and Kano in Lagos??? When????

[@dave_dhannoo]

Two top blokes

[@StoutProper]

rude boys. nuff mutual respect

[@samuelt7000]

Did Kano ever claim that £100?

[@TheMoazeem]

Well looks like Damon's lost that money then.

[@madafakabenny4395]

To bad Chealsea lost to PSG ;)

[@monkeyboy5595]

top boy season 3. make it happen please!

[@RonanShaughnessy]

kano needs his £100

[@JohnMata003]

Damon has a huge head

[@Nashtream]

2 musical g's

[@Char10tti3]

Yeah pretty sure I first heard the Ed Case Clint Eastwood from Gorillaz or perhaps Tomorrow Comes Today at the same time lucky I actually liked them otherwise who the fuck knows if I'd be into Gorillaz now haha Lucky the local station played the album cuts quite often and loved ska and reggae so the first album was mind blowing :D never end so consistently great

[@antonszandorlavey1797]

Honestly, i could watch them chat for ages. Two British legends.

[@GE-eq4qw]

Someone owes Kano a buck

[@Kunoichify]

ed case remix of clint eastwood was my introduction to gorillaz too

[@BasselSaleh]

great person Wonderful and special music

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Wonder if Damon likes Zlatan

[@jubileeoutsider8196]

WAIT. At 0,32 Damon says that Kano filmed him while he was naked??? *---* What is Kano waiting for to show this to the world?

[@leowidows]

Jubilee outsider knackered, not naked

[@jubileeoutsider8196]

oh ok, thanks lol

[@ZaneMillecchia]

Te best back and forth yet!

[@screwfaceclub]

lol sick

[@Lisajayneb]

hahaaa love it

[@dondiddy7529]

he owes kano a ton haha

[@bestfilmclips9064]

im not that fuckin ol' you know? LMAO XD

[@hessaotb9273]

Daaam😍

[@EhsaanT1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gravitayy505]

3:11 this is here so I remember the name

[@bonnieaprillollipoptrigger6516]

Guys!I was just looking for" Kano x"But I am found this!

[@superdrwholock]

Lmao the intro

[@asyria]

so sweet

[@maltthemalt1627]

Maken john

[@carlmaingi]

bring back top boy

[@fcdaley]

Anyone know who Kano supports?

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Seems like Chelsea too since he brought it up

[@FahyGB]

West ham

[@UnkleSky]

[@crystaljefferphetamine]

they're a really fun pair, i could listen to them for ages.

[@maxmikardo7460]

'how much you pay for that?' lol

[@hao4334]

I almost didn't recognise him. What a pretty face he had back in the days.

[@shitzgiggles6456]

LOL! Im not that fucking old you know.. XD