Kanii

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Kanii
Born
Kani Nkshon Shorter Jr.[1]

(2005-08-02) August 2, 2005 (age 20)
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitewarnerrecords.com/kanii
Signature
File:Kanii sig.svg

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, "Go" and "I Know," 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
#BLUE
  • Released: July 18, 2025
  • Label: Masked, Warner
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
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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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