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Hilltop Hoods
Origin Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Genre(s) Australian hip hop
Years active 1991–present
Label(s) Obese Records
Website Official website
Members
Suffa
Pressure
DJ Debris
Former members
DJ Next

The Hilltop Hoods are an Australian hip hop group, originating from Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s primarily influenced by Hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from the United States Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Obese Records is an Australian hip hop Record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop labela retail store and a touring ('Zoo Dynamics' and record Suffa (Matt Lambert is one of the MC's of the Adelaide -based Hip-Hop group the Hilltop Hoods. Pressure MC (Daniel Smith is one of two MCs in the Adelaide -based Hip-Hop group Hilltop Hoods. DJ Debris (Barry Francis is a member of the Australian Hip-Hop group Hilltop Hoods. DJ Next was the original DJ for the South Australian -based hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s primarily influenced by Hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from the United States Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Their members (June 2006) are MCs Suffa (Matt Lambert), Pressure (Daniel Smith), DJ Debris (Barry Francis) and formerly DJ Next. Suffa (Matt Lambert is one of the MC's of the Adelaide -based Hip-Hop group the Hilltop Hoods. Pressure MC (Daniel Smith is one of two MCs in the Adelaide -based Hip-Hop group Hilltop Hoods. DJ Debris (Barry Francis is a member of the Australian Hip-Hop group Hilltop Hoods. DJ Next was the original DJ for the South Australian -based hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. They work under the Obese Records record label and are often heard on national radio, especially Triple J and Nova. Obese Records is an Australian hip hop Record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop labela retail store and a touring ('Zoo Dynamics' and record Triple J is a nationally-networked government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) mainly aimed Nova is a name given to a group of Australian Radio stations The group comprises five stations all owned by DMG Radio Australia, apart from the Perth station

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History

The group formed in 1991 when MCs Suffa and Pressure met at Blackwood High School. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Suffa (Matt Lambert is one of the MC's of the Adelaide -based Hip-Hop group the Hilltop Hoods. Pressure MC (Daniel Smith is one of two MCs in the Adelaide -based Hip-Hop group Hilltop Hoods. Blackwood High School is a Co-educational Secondary school located in Eden Hills, a south-eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia They joined up with DJ Debris through a mutual friend and formed the basis for the group. DJ Debris (Barry Francis is a member of the Australian Hip-Hop group Hilltop Hoods. Early on in the history of the Hilltop Hoods DJ Next did all of the scratches and regularly competed in the local DMC tournaments. DJ Next was the original DJ for the South Australian -based hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. "Scratching" is also a Present participle of " Scratch " and may also refer to a form of street art Scratching Disco Mix Club (DMC is a DJ Remix service founded by Tony Prince which began as a radio show (Disco Mix Club Show in 1981 on Radio Luxembourg In the late 1990s DJ Next chose to pursue a different career path after the release of A Matter of Time and moved to Sydney. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 DJ Debris who was previously producer became the main DJ. DJ Next remains in contact with the Hilltop Hoods. Prior to the release of Back Once Again, the Hilltop Hoods put together a demo entitled "Highlanders".

Influences include American hip hop artists such as Notorious B.I.G., KRS-One, Gang Starr and Public Enemy, although the Hilltop Hoods rap with their native Australian accents. Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21 1972 – March 9 1997 popularly known as Biggie Smalls (after a Gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again Lawrence Krishna Parker (born August 20 1965) better known by his stage name KRS-One, is an American Rapper. Gangstar redirects here For the video game see Gangstar Crime City. Public Enemy, also known as PE, is an influential hip hop group from Long Island New York, known for its politically charged Lyrics, criticism

Their name comes from a suburb in south-eastern Adelaide known by the local youth as the Hilltop, where Suffa and Pressure were raised. The name "Hilltop Hoods" was suggested by local rapper, Flak, of the Cross Bred Mongrels in a Coles carpark. Flak is currently in a band called Cross Bred Mongrels and is the brainchild of the band the Hilltop Hoods.

Hilltop Hoods are one of Australia's original and most renowned hip hop groups. After over five years of limited exposure in Adelaide, where there was practically no hip hop scene, the Hilltop Hoods and others began to draw attention. The group received two nominations for the Hip Hop Act of the Year Award at The Australian Dance Music Awards and again at the 3D World Music Awards in 2001 and 2002. [1] Today, Hilltop Hoods continue to enjoy their success, and even have their own shoe design sponsored by DC Shoes. [2]

Recordings and collaborations

The Hilltop Hoods have released six successful recordings:

Aside from their own instalments, the Hilltop Hoods have featured on a number of compilation albums, including Obesecity and Culture of Kings Vol. 1 & 2, and have collaborated with Australian hip hop scene musicians including Koolism, Mass MC, Pegz, Muph, MC Layla, Hyjak and DJ Bonez. Koolism is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Tirren Staaf, otherwise known as Pegz (or MC Pegasus is an Australian hip hop artist and producer hailing from Melbourne, Victoria Muph & Plutonic is an Australian hip hop group It is comprised of MC Muphin and DJ/producer Plutonic Lab both of whom released several solo albums before joining together MC Layla (Layla Hanbury is a female Australian based MC from Perth. Hyjak N Torcha is an Australian hip hop group from Sydney, New South Wales. Hyjak N Torcha is an Australian hip hop group from Sydney, New South Wales.

The group released their fourth album The Hard Road on April 1, 2006, featuring the single Clown Prince and guest verses from New York rapper Omni and British MC's Mystro and Braintax. " Clown Prince " is a single released by Australian hip-hop band the Hilltop Hoods. Kevin Amarfio is a British-born hip hop MC better known by the name Mystro. Braintax is a British hip hop artist and producer Joe Christie had also recorded or appeared under the pseudonyms Brando Flux and Joey Brains The album debuted at number one on the ARIA charts, and was the first Australian hip hop album to do so. The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s primarily influenced by Hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from the United States The track The Blue Blooded is a collaboration of Australian MC's featuring the Funkoars, Hau from Koolism, Mortar, Vents, Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, Pegz and Robby Balboa. The Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew sixteen South Australian hip hop artists (including the Hilltop Koolism is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Drapht, born Paul Ridge is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth Western Australia. Muph & Plutonic is an Australian hip hop group It is comprised of MC Muphin and DJ/producer Plutonic Lab both of whom released several solo albums before joining together Tirren Staaf, otherwise known as Pegz (or MC Pegasus is an Australian hip hop artist and producer hailing from Melbourne, Victoria

On April 27th of the same year, the Hilltop Hoods performed at the Bass in the Grass music festival in Darwin alongside fellow hip hop group, The Herd. Bassinthegrass is an Australian music festival It is the largest music festival in the Northern Territory, and has been held annually since 2003 at For the 1960s UK band featuring Peter Frampton see The Herd (UK band The Herd are an Australian hip hop outfit from the suburbs of Sydney This was also the day in which the Hilltop Hoods released their second single from their new album The Hard Road. The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip Hop group the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. The video clip features members from the Certified Wise crew, of which the Hilltop Hoods are members.

Following the success of The Hard Road tour in early 2006, the Hilltop Hoods have begun their second national tour for 2006 called The Stopping All Stations tour which will travel to more regional areas as well as the capital cities. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Their support acts are Koolism & UK MC Mystro. Koolism is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Kevin Amarfio is a British-born hip hop MC better known by the name Mystro.

In late 2006, the Hilltop Hoods released their third single from The Hard Road, the track "What a Great Night" the videoclip for the song shows the group at a club with camera shots panning up and down to reveal a new location. It used advanced special effects and is one of the most expensive videoclips for an Australian hip hop group, mirroring the groups rise in success and popularity.

They performed the Homebake Festival in late 2006. Homebake is an annual Australian Rock festival, featuring an all-Australian lineup (with the occasional artist from New Zealand)

On May 12 2007, the Hoods released their new album The Hard Road Restrung which is a remix of their previous album The Hard Road featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Okwerdz. Album Information A remix of the Hilltop Hoods previous album The Hard Road, featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Okwerdz The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip Hop group the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (also known as the ASO) was founded as a 17 player radio ensemble in 1936 in Adelaide, South Australia. It also includes an unheard bonus track. Over the Easter Weekend of 2007, they performed several of their hits at The Great Escape at Newington Armory in Sydney. The Great Escape was a music festival held at Newington Armory located within Sydney Olympic Park that took place in 2006 and 2007 Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 In May 2007 they toured the United Kingdom with a Sydney based string quartet.

The first single released from The Hard Road Restrung is "Recapturing the Vibe" as well as a video clip that is currently on rotation on rage & jtv. Album Information A remix of the Hilltop Hoods previous album The Hard Road, featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Okwerdz rage is a popular all-night Australian Music video program broadcast on ABC1 on Friday and Saturday nights

Furthermore, it was announced during a Channel (V) interview published that the Hilltop Hoods were getting ready to start writing for their new album due to be released sometime in 2008 or 2009. Channel ' is the brand name for multiple international Music television networks owned by STAR TV.

Awards and performances

The 2003 release The Calling achieved platinum status in Australia, and two tracks ("The Nosebleed Section" and "Dumb Enough") received places in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2003, at 9th and 44th, respectively. The Calling is an album by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods, released on 22 September 2003 through Obese Records "The Nosebleed Section" is a song by the Australian Hip hop music group Hilltop Hoods. The 2003 Triple J Hottest 100, announced on January 25, 2004, was the eleventh such countdown of the most popular songs of the year according to listeners Their latest album, The Hard Road was released in Australia on 1 April 2006. The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip Hop group the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Their first single release from The Hard Road, the "Clown Prince" was released in February 2006, which became their first top 40 singles hit on the Australian ARIAnet Singles Chart. " Clown Prince " is a single released by Australian hip-hop band the Hilltop Hoods. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry

They have performed at many large Australian music festivals, including the Big Day Out, Southbound, The Great Escape, Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, the Perth WA based not for profit concert HYPERFEST, Make Poverty History and more recently "Rollercoaster". A music festival is a Festival oriented towards Music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as Musical genre, Nationality or locality The Big Day Out ( BDO) is an annual Music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which originated in Sydney in 1992 Southbound is an arts camping and Music festival. A variety of Australian and international artists perform at this event The Great Escape was a music festival held at Newington Armory located within Sydney Olympic Park that took place in 2006 and 2007 Splendour In The Grass is an annual Music festival held in July at Belongil Fields, outside Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia The Falls Festival is a New Year's Eve Music festival, held annually in Marion Bay Tasmania and Lorne Victoria Australia since 1993 The Make Poverty History campaign (which is written as MAKE POVERTY' HISTORY') is a British and Irish coalition of Charities, religious The Hilltop Hoods have received nominations for the 'Best Hip Hop Act' in 2001 and 2002 at the 3D World Dance Music Awards, won the APRA award for 'Best Up-coming Group' as well as receiving number one positions in independent charts all around Australia. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA is a Copyright Collecting society representing New Zealand and Australian composers lyricists

In 2006 the group won the prestigious J Award. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The J Award is an award given by influential Australian Youth Radio station Triple J to Australian Album of the Year They also were nominated for five ARIA Awards (the first ever for an Australian hip hop group), winning two awards; 'Best Urban Release' and 'Best Independent Release'. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry

In 2007 they won Best Urban Release at the ARIA awards for The Hard Road Restrung. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry

In 2007 they have performed at the Falls Festival (VIC & TAS), Southbound Festival (WA), The Great Escape (NSW), The Pyramid Rock Festival (VIC) and are about to embark on a UK tour with a Sydney based string quartet. The Falls Festival is a New Year's Eve Music festival, held annually in Marion Bay Tasmania and Lorne Victoria Australia since 1993 Southbound is an arts camping and Music festival. A variety of Australian and international artists perform at this event The Great Escape was a music festival held at Newington Armory located within Sydney Olympic Park that took place in 2006 and 2007 The Pyramid Rock Festival is a New Year's Eve camp-out rock Music festival at Pyramid Rock Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

On Australia Day, 2007, the Hoods claimed five spots in Triple J's Hottest 100 with "The Hard Road" reaching 3rd place. Triple J is a nationally-networked government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) mainly aimed The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll based on the votes of national Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners in order to determine their favourite "The Hard Road" is a song by Australian Hip hop band Hilltop Hoods. "Clown Prince", "What a Great Night", "Stopping All Stations", and "Recapturing the Vibe" placed 23rd, 41st, 56th, and 77th respectively. The Hilltop Hoods received the most entries in the Hottest 100 that year, and were only 1 song off equalling the record, held by Wolfmother the previous year.

They performed at the 2008 Big Day Out festival. The Big Day Out ( BDO) is an annual Music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which originated in Sydney in 1992

Hilltop Hoods Remix Shoe

The Hilltop Hoods and DC Shoes made a shoe together called 'The Hilltop Hoods Remix Shoe'. DC Shoes is an American footwear company specializing in shoes for Skateboarding as well as snowboarding boots shirts jeans hats and jackets It was released in stores on February 1, 2008. They are also the first Aussie group to make their own shoe.

Hilltop Hoods Initiative

In 2005 the annual 'Hilltop Hoods Initiative' was established in association with Arts SA, made possible by a donation from the Hilltop Hoods.

Valued at $3000, The Hilltop Hoods initiative helps young and emerging South Australian hiphop artists to manufacture and distribute a CD. A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio The initiative also includes two mentorship sessions with Hilltop Hoods’ Manager, PJ Murton.

The initiative recognises the important role South Australian Government assistance played in the development of the careers of the Hilltop Hoods.

Recipients so far include

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Note that songs appear on the Triple J Hottest 100 chart according to what year the album they were on was released, rather than what year they were released as a single. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007 Back Once Again, released in 1997 is the first EP by Australian hip hop group the Hilltop Hoods. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll based on the votes of national Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners in order to determine their favourite As it is an annual listing, rather than a continuous chart. Therefore "Dumb Enough" and "The Nosebleed Section" appear on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2003, rather than 2004.

Name Album ARIA Singles Chart Triple J Hottest 100 Year Released
"Testimonial Year" The Calling - - 2003
"Dumb Enough" The Calling - 44 2003
"The Nosebleed Section" The Calling - 9 2003
"Clown Prince" The Hard Road 19 23 2006
"The Hard Road" The Hard Road - 3 2006
"What A Great Night" The Hard Road - 41 2006

DVDs

References

  1. ^ Hilltop Hoods: Pressure in the Hilltop Hood Created On July 24th, 2003 by Katie Elles. Testimonial Year is a song on Australian Hip Hop band Hilltop Hoods ' 2003 album The Calling. The Calling is an album by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods, released on 22 September 2003 through Obese Records Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Dumb Enough is a song by Australian Hip Hop group Hilltop Hoods from their 2003 album The Calling. The Calling is an album by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods, released on 22 September 2003 through Obese Records Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "The Nosebleed Section" is a song by the Australian Hip hop music group Hilltop Hoods. The Calling is an album by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods, released on 22 September 2003 through Obese Records Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. " Clown Prince " is a single released by Australian hip-hop band the Hilltop Hoods. The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip Hop group the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "The Hard Road" is a song by Australian Hip hop band Hilltop Hoods. The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip Hop group the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. " What A Great Night " is a song by Hilltop Hoods about the party lifestyle that many people enjoy The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip Hop group the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Calling Live is the first dvd to be released by Australian Hip Hop group Hilltop Hoods. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. http://www.inthemix.com.au/features/11167/
  2. ^ MySpace.com - Hilltop Hoods - Adelaide, AU - Hip Hop - www.myspace.com/hilltophoods

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