KansasCali is an

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group that was formed in 1999 and composed of rapper Aulsondro "Novelist" Hamilton, also known as Emcee N.I.C.E. and singer Anderson "Pittboss" Johnson originally an R&B/hip hop duo before adding guitarist/drummer Eric "E" Borders. Both are members of the production team "Da Bookeez", in which they, along with E.Borders, have produced songs both individually and collectively. KansasCali has been featured in ''Billboards 2005 Digital Entertainment & Media Awards.

History

The group was founded in

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, and later relocated to Los Angeles. They subsequently released "If I..." from the soundtrack of the film ''Crash''. Their music video for that appeared in the "Special Features" section of the

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. Their work appeared on four more soundtracks, for ''Mr. & Mrs. Smith'', ''

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'', ''Haven'' and '' Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos''.

Discography

Album appearances

*2007: **TV One's ''I Don't Want to Be a Star'' theme song **''

(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' **''Complicated'' *2006: **'' My Book'' **''

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'' *2005: **''Hello World'' **"If I..." from the '' Crash'' soundtrack '' Crash: Music from and Inspired by Crash'' **'' Mr. & Mrs. Smith International Soundtrack'' ** Aaron Hall's album ''Adults Only'' *2004: **''Food for Thought'' **''The Valet, the Bar, the Booth'' *2003: :Appeared on 5 Compilation Records *2002: **" Thugz Mansion" on

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'' (co-producers) **" Thugz Mansion" on

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' '' God's Son'' *2001: **Appeared on AONN Records' ''November 12 Projekt'', track #19 "I Didn't Know"

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kansascali Rock music groups from Nevada Musical groups established in 1999 1999 establishments in Nevada