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Freaks of Reality was a hip hop group from Toronto, best known for their 1995 Juno Award-nominated song, "Chi-Litchi-Latchi-Low". [1] There is no record of band member names.
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Freaks of Reality was a hip hop group from Toronto, best known for their 1995 Juno Award-nominated song, "Chi-Litchi-Latchi-Low". [1] There is no record of band member names.
The group's first single,"Chi-Litchi-Latchi-Low",produced by 2rude was released by Steppin Bigga Records. [2] It received regular rotation on Much Music.[ citation needed ] The band hosted The Mix and Rap City.[ citation needed ]
"Chi-Litchi-Latchi-Low" was nominated for a 1995 Juno Award for Best Rap Recording. [3] Not long after the Junos, Steppin Bigga Records, went out of business… and then started a new label with the producer 2rude named Ill Vibe/Rudimental Productions (which became 2rude’s Rudimental Records)by 2rude. [4]
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