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band from

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, active in the mid-1990s. Although they released only one known recording, "Bright Lights, Big City" on

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's 1996 compilation album ''

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'', the song was a

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nominee for Best Rap Recording at the

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. The group consisted of rapper Kandu and producer T-Wyze. In addition to its Juno Award nomination, "Bright Lights, Big City" also received a

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nomination for

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at the 1997 MMVAs.Andrew Flynn, "MuchMusic taps Bush, Blur". ''

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'', August 23, 1997.

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