Hilltop Hoods
Founded: 1991
Location: Australia
Hilltop Hoods is an Australian hip hop group that formed in 1996 in Blackwood, Adelaide, South Australia. They are regarded as pioneers of the "larrikin-like" style of Australian hip hop. The group was founded by Suffa (Matthew David Lambert) and Pressure (Daniel Howe Smith), who were joined by DJ Debris (Barry John M. Francis) after fellow founder, DJ Next (Ben John Hare), left in 1999. The group released its first extended play, Back Once Again, in 1997 and have subsequently released eight studio albums, two "restrung" albums and three DVDs.
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Hilltop Hoods To Headline Handpicked Festival
The hip-hop group are returning to their home state for the biggest edition yet of this beloved SA festival.
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Other acts locked in for this year's festival include Meg Mac, The Amity Affliction, CYRIL, and more.
Hilltop Hoods Present 'The Gift' Starring Darwin-Based Artist Marlon
'The Gift' is the first song from Hilltop Hoods' forthcoming album.
Hilltop Hoods Kick Off New Era With Cruisy Single 'Laced Up'
"The idea for ‘Laced Up’ was inspired by an actual dinner I had with my wife when I was young and broke."
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Ahead of Rolling Sets Festival this December, we caught up with Dune Rats, Hilltop Hoods, L D R U and Leisure to talk about their best and worst live set experiences.
Rolling Sets Announces New Summer Festival Date
The sets are rolling into a brand-new location this summer.
Hilltop Hoods Drop New Single Ahead Of Arena Tour
"what we considered a celebration back in the day, could be considered a regret in the present"
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