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Australia Hilltop Hoods are an acclaimed Australian hip hop group recognized for their pioneering contributions to the genre and consistent commercial success.
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G-Shock teamed up with Aussie rappers the Hilltop Hoods to do a hip-hop remix of their classic GBA800.
The DC Pride Remix Shoe is the first collaboration between an Australian Hip Hop group and a major sneaker brand.
The song 'Won't Let You Down' was recorded at the Red Bull Studios in London, UK, and New York City, US.
American clothing company Zoo York announced a partnership with the Hilltop Hoods in April 2013, in preparation for the brand's 20th-anniversary celebrations in 2014.
Hilltop Hoods released an interactive film called 'Through the Dark', which featured their song of the same name. The interactive film project was a collaboration with Google Play Music and was directed by Mike Daly.
The 2-CD fundraising album 'Australian Hip Hop Supports CanTeen' had raised over AU$122,000. Released in late 2013, the album features contributions from Hilltop Hoods.
Hilltop Hoods, an Australian hip hop group, was formed in 1994 in Blackwood, Adelaide, South Australia. The founding members were Matthew David Lambert (Suffa) and Daniel Howe Smith (Pressure), later joined by Barry John M. Francis (DJ Debris) in 1999 following the departure of DJ Next (Ben John Hare). The group released its first extended play, “Back Once Again,” in 1997. They are noted for developing a distinct “larrikin-like” Australian hip hop style. Their early work, including the debut studio album “A Matter of Time” (1999) and “Left Foot, Right Foot” (2001), established their presence in the Australian music scene.
The group achieved commercial breakthrough with their third album, “The Calling,” released in 2003. This album became the first Australian hip hop album to reach platinum status, indicating widespread appeal beyond an underground fan base. In 2006, their fourth album, “The Hard Road,” debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking another first for Australian hip hop. They continued this trajectory of success with multiple number-one albums, including “State of the Art” (2009), “Drinking from the Sun” (2012), “Walking Under Stars” (2014), “Drinking from the Sun, Walking Under Stars Restrung” (2016), and “The Great Expanse” (2019). These achievements set a record for the most number-one albums by an Australian artist or band on the ARIA charts.
Throughout their career, Hilltop Hoods have received numerous accolades, including multiple ARIA Awards for “Best Urban Album” and “Best Independent Release.” They have also garnered significant recognition at the APRA Awards for “Urban Work of the Year.” Their presence on the music festival circuit extends globally, with appearances at events such as T in the Park, Oxegen, Big Day Out, and Splendour in the Grass. The group also established Golden Era Records in 2009, an independent label to release their own material and support other Australian hip hop artists. Additionally, they founded the Hilltop Hoods Initiative in 2005, a grant providing financial and mentorship support to emerging Australian hip hop and soul artists.
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