Burnt Project 1 was formed in 2001 by Kiwizenz-Tawagun, a.k.a. David Boulanger, who includes in his influences Queens of the Stoneage, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Marley. In 2003, they released their first album, "The Avenue", which was nominated as Best Indigenous Music Album at the Juno Awards of 2004; the band's second album, "Hometown", won Aboriginal Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2006.