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faTT deX (Leonardo Esposito) is an Australian DJ. [1] His single "Jus' Funkin" was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release in 1999 [2] and reached #65 on the ARIA singles chart. [3]

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Discography

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positions
AUS
[3]
1999"Jus' Funkin" [4] 65
2000"Sly P.I." [5]
2001"Creepin'" (featuring MC Trey) [6]

Awards

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Fatt Dex was nominated for one award. [7]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1999 "Jus' Funkin" ARIA Award for Best Dance Release Nominated

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References

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  2. "ARIA Nominees.", Billboard, 16 October 1999
  3. 1 2 Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 10.}
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