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 Break Multiple ARIA Chart Records With 'Fall From The Light'
Hilltop Hoods set a new ARIA record for holding the Most #1 Albums by an Australian Group.
Hilltop Hoods: ‘When We're Making Music, We Can't Escape Ourselves’
“Making music for us isn't just a function of being our job; it's something we've got to do, we love doing, and without it we're a bit lost.”
Big Pineapple Festival Returns With Massive 10-Year Anniversary Line-up
Featuring headliners Hilltop Hoods, The Cat Empire, Polaris, a brand-new dance stage, and much more.
Hilltop Hoods Expand 2026 Australian Tour
As the general sale for Hilltop Hoods’ Never Coming Home tour opened today, the group announced additional dates in two cities.
Hilltop Hoods Plot 'Never Coming Home' 2026 Australian Tour
Hilltop Hoods will bring their raw energy and full-scale arena show to six major cities in early 2026.
New Festival 'One Street One Day' Heading To Townsville
Hilltop Hoods will headline the event, and be joined by DMA'S, Meg Mac, In Hearts Wake and more.
Hilltop Hoods Announce New Album
The upcoming project will be the trio's first album in six years.
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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The highlights of this year’s BASSINTHEGRASS festival at Mindil Beach in Darwin.
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