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 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.
GALLERY: BASSINTHEGRASS 2025 @ Mindil Beach, Darwin
The highlights of this year’s BASSINTHEGRASS festival at Mindil Beach in Darwin.
King Of Spain Announce UniBar Residency
King of Spain features hand picked A-list artists from renowned acts such as Mane, Wanderers, Hilltop Hoods, Eraser Description, and more.
Hilltop Hoods Are Changing The Way You Work
'Hilltop Industries' aims to tighten up productivity in the workplace as Hilltop Hoods share the cheeky new single, 'Don’t Happy, Be Worry.'
Hilltop Hoods To Headline Darwin's BASSINTHEGRASS Festival
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.
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