I Know (Kanii song)
| "I Know" | ||||
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| Single by Kanii | ||||
| from the EP Exiit | ||||
| Released | March 10, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–23 | |||
| Genre | Jersey club | |||
| Length | 2:32 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Skuna | |||
| Kanii singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio sample | ||||
Kanii – "I Know" | ||||
| Audio sample | ||||
Kanii – "I Know (PR1ISVX Edit)" | ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "I Know" on YouTube | ||||
"I Know" is the debut single by American rapper and singer Kanii, produced by Skuna. The song was released on March 10, 2023, through Warner Records and Masked Records. It is the lead single from Kanii's EP, Exiit. A version produced by PR1SVX was also released and features on the digital and streaming version of the album. The song gained traction through social media platforms, such as TikTok.
Background
[edit]The song was released on March 10, 2023, by Warner Records & Masked Records. It is the lead single from Kanii's EP, Exiit. A version produced by PR1SVX was also released and features on the digital and streaming version of the album. It originally debuted at 95 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[1] The song gained traction through social media platforms, such as TikTok.[2]
Music video
[edit]The music video premiered on March 15, 2023, on Kanii's channel on YouTube and was directed by tommykiljoy.[3] The music video for the PR1SVX remix was released on March 24, 2023.[4]
Composition
[edit]The song features bass, choir samples, and synths. The song can be classified as the combination of jersey club and R&B,[5] written in the key of B minor. PR1SVX's remix is also written in the key of B minor with the same tempo of 134 beats per minute.
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 50 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 191 |
| Irish Singles Chart (OCC)[8] | 50 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 16 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 64 |
| UK Singles Update (OCC)[11] | 73 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 90 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 29 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[14] | 19 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Zellner, Xander (April 10, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Kanii Arrives With Viral TikTok Hit 'I Know'". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Guzman, Ivan. "Kanii Is Ready To Transform - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Kanii (March 15, 2023). "Kanii - I Know (Official Music Video)". Retrieved February 6, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kanii (March 23, 2023). "Kanii - I Know (PR1SVX Edit) [Visualizer]". Retrieved February 6, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Callwood, Brett (March 14, 2023). "Kanii Knows". LA Weekly. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. April 22, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. April 10, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand Hot Singles". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Update". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. April 22, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. April 29, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. April 10, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kanii – I Know". Music Canada. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kanii – I Know". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 19, 2025.