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Kanii
Birth nameKani Nkshon Shorter Jr.[1]
Born (2005-08-02) August 2, 2005 (age 19)
Washington, D.C., U.S.[2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitewarnerrecords.com/kanii
Signature

Kani Nkshon Shorter Jr. (born August 2, 2005), known professionally as Kanii, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter from Washington D.C., Kanii gained mainstream attention with the singles, "I Know," and "Go (Xtayalive 2)", the former of which charting in multiple territories.

Career

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Kanii started his music career in 2018 at 13 years old,[3] when he released his first release, titled "So Long",[4] on his SoundCloud.[4]

In 2020, Kanii released his debut single, "Aubade".[5] During 2022, his song "Attachment" gained popularity on the video-sharing app TikTok.[6] When Kanii had signed to Masked and Warner Records, he later took a seven month hiatus.

Kanii released his single "I Know",[7] his first release under Masked and Warner, in 2023.[7] The song gained popularity on TikTok and charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first entry on the chart.[8] On June 15, 2023, Kanii released his second EP Exiit, along with a release show in Brooklyn, New York with Riovaz and Nimstarr.[9] Kanii was an opener for PinkPantheress' The Capable of Love Tour for 6 shows in spring 2024.[10]

Influences

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Kanii has cited artists such as Michael Jackson (left) and Brent Faiyaz (right) as his main influences.[11]

Kanii has cited multiple artists as influences to his musical talents, most notably Michael Jackson, Brent Faiyaz, XXXTentacion[12] and Juice Wrld.

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Kaizen
  • Released: February 22, 2022
  • Label: Iconic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Kosia
  • Released: April 27, 2022
  • Label: Iconic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Relieve
  • Released: May 22, 2022
  • Label: Iconic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Lucent
  • Released: July 21, 2022
  • Label: Iconic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Exiit
  • Released: June 16, 2023
  • Label: Masked, Warner
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
It Was Nice Knowing U
  • Released: November 17, 2023
  • Label: Masked, Warner
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[13] 		US
R&B/HH
[14] 		US
Elec.
[15] 		CAN
[16] 		IRE
[17] 		UK
[18]
"Worth Ur While" 2022 — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Attachment (She Wanna Love)"
(featuring Bossa) 		— — — — — —
"I Know" 2023 90 29 — 50 50 64 Exiit
"I Know (PR1ISVX Edit)" — — — — — —
"Go (Xtayalive 2)"[21]
(with 9lives) 		— — — — — —
"Heart Racing"
(with Riovaz and Nimstarr) 		— — — — — —
"Sins (Let Me In)" — — 14 — — — It Was Nice Knowing U
"Tell Me"
(with Riovaz and Nimstarr) 		2024 — — 39 — — — Non-album single

Tours

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Supporting

  • RioRave Disturb the Norm Tour
  • The Capable of Love Tour

Headlining

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  • # BLUE TOUR (2024)
  • It Was Nice Knowing U Tour (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (April 8, 2024). "Kanii: "I don't hold back when I express how I feel"". www.nme.com. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Garrett, Ural (May 31, 2024). "Unboxed Vol. 44: Kanii Is Managing The Pressure Of Near Superstardom By Doing Him". BET. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  3. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (September 30, 2024). "The Break Presents: Kanii". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Guzman, Ivan (November 26, 2024). "Kanii Is Ready To Transform". PAPER. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  5. ^ "Aubade - Single by Kanii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "Kanii Knows". LA Weekly. March 14, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Genre-Blurring Artist Kanii Shares Warner Records Debut Single 'I Know'". Broadway World. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Zellner, Xander (April 10, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Kanii Arrives With Viral TikTok Hit I Know". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  9. ^ "Tickets for Exiit release show on June 15th at market hotel". Seetickets. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Kaufman, Gil (November 14, 2023). "PinkPantheress Announces 2024 North American Dates For Capable of Love Tour". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  11. ^ "Hollywood reporter article about Kanii". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  12. ^ White, Evie (February 2, 2024). "Is Kanii The New Face Of Retro-Futurism?". newwavemagazine. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  13. ^ "Hot 100 - Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Week of April 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  15. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs - Week of September 30, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  16. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 - Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  17. ^ "Discography Kanii". irishcharts.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  18. ^ "KANII | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  19. ^ "Canadian certifications – Kanii". Music Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  20. ^ a b "American certifications – Kanii". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  21. ^ "Yo Check This Out: Kanii". WAKS-HD2. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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