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| Flash & Snowball | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2005 |
| Recorded | Seattle, Washington |
| Genre | Jazz-Funk |
| Length | 53:05 |
| Label | Macrosoft Records |
| Producer | Macrosoft |
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The album was written in tribute to the two cats the artists grew up with, one of which was deaf but enjoyed "listening" to music. [1] Flash & Snowball won Best Jam Album at the 2006 Independent Music Awards. [2]
All tracks mixed by Aja West and Cheeba.
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