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Hilltop Hoods In Ralph

Jim Steps

The guys from Hilltop Hoods catch up with Luke Anisimoff and Ralph magazine this month for a quick beer and a chat about aussie hip hop. Read below for a little grab out of the article, which you can check out in full here. DJ Debris: He goes to me, “I wanked in Pressure’s bed.” I go which one, and he says the one next to the door, and I go, “That’s my bed, you f–khead.” You can also check out an old interview with the guys if your interested here. Continue reading Hilltop Hoods In Ralph

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Aussie hip hop in the media…

Jim Steps

An interesting article appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald today, titled ‘Phat Of The Land’ written by Craig Mathieson featuring comments from Eso, Pegz, Diafrix and mentioning crews Hilltop Hoods, The Herd and Killerqueenz. Now I say interesting article, not for the content, as it’s a story we’ve all heard a million times over, but more interesting for the reaction that it caused throughout the Australian Hip Hop community. From the comments raised on twitter, we see some interesting points of view on the article and hopefully some good buzz for those involved.  Read the reactions below. Urthboy: urthboy ozhiphop … Continue reading Aussie hip hop in the media…

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TWIT PICS (Weekly)

Jim Steps

Will start posting some of the top Twitpics, that are related to aussie hip hop. For all of those who can’t bear to join Twitter. This week we see Gully Platoon posters and CD’s arriving at Obese. We also see that the Elefant Traks guys, Horrorshow have finally mastered their album (sweet). Also frrom Elefant Traks we have Urthboy’s – Spitshine Album. We also see an interesting article that appeared in the Adelaide Advertiser on the Hilltop Hoods. Continue reading TWIT PICS (Weekly)

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Hilltop Hoods – Live At The Wireless and JTV specials

Jim Steps

The Hilltop Hoods, will be smashing up your radio tonight as Triple J bring us their live set from The Gippsland One Night Stand. Tune in tonight at 8pm to relive the magic. Below find dates and times of  other JTV specials with the Hilltop Hoods. Triple J TV with The Doctor: Road Trip special: Mon 13th July 9pm ABC2 & Fri 17th July 11:15pm ABC1 Triple J TV with The Doctor: One Night Stand Best Bits special: Mon 20th July 9pm ABC2 & Fri 24th July 11:15pm ABC1 Triple J TV presents: Hilltop Hoods (30min live special): Mon 20th … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Live At The Wireless and JTV specials

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The Nosebleed Section – Number 17 JJJ Hottest 100

Jim Steps

The guys from Hilltop Hoods have crushed Triple J Hottest 100 of all time, ranking in at number 17.  Congratulations go to the guys, we all know this is thoroughly deserved!! Authors: M. Lambert, D. Smith Released: 22 September, 2003 on The Calling LP Produced by: Hilltop Hoods Recorded: Adelaide, SA “That was definitely a turning point for us,” agrees MC Suffa, one third of Adelaide’s finest hip-hop outfit. Alongside bandmates MC Pressure and DJ Debris, the Hilltop Hoods frontman is well aware there’s a lot of love out there for the Hoods’ ode to the people in the back … Continue reading The Nosebleed Section – Number 17 JJJ Hottest 100

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State Of The Art – Track By Track

Jim Steps

­­­­­­­­ Here we have a little track by track run down of the fulll State Of The Art album. The run down is done by all three members of the Hilltop Hoods, Suffa, Debris and Pressure. It’s a great read and we’d like to see more groups do the same. Read on… 1. The Return SUFFA: We wanted the opener to be a punch in the face. I think we’ve achieved that. PRESSURE: Very much so. We wanted to come back heavy and aggressive and we’ve definitely done that. It’s a big slap in the face. SUFFA: It’s three years … Continue reading State Of The Art – Track By Track

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Hilltop Hoods – Most Searched

Jim Steps

I was surprised to see a familiar picture on the ninemsn website today, as you can see above, the Hilltop Hoods are one of the most searched (once again shattering The Black Eyed Peas glory) . I’m not sure if this is done by search stats or if it is a paid advertisement. Could this be one of the advantages of having a major label distribute for you? Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Most Searched

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BRIGGS – The Gospel According To Briggs

Jim Steps

Before even releasing any ‘official’ music Briggs has been getting plenty of attention around his hometown of Melbourne. Veteran Melbourne MC, Reason has had Briggs at the top of his helper list for the past 2 years.  This multi talented artist with all the street hype of a bootleg Underbelly DVD is ready to knock walls down. He has recently released his debut EP Homemade Bombs with the assistance from Jaytee (Hazard Productions), 76 (Stronghorn Studios) and Trials (Funkoars) to much acclaim. Having completed The Hangover tour with the Funkoars, performing tracks from Homemade Bombs, he’s already back in the … Continue reading BRIGGS – The Gospel According To Briggs

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FIFTY IN FIVE – Research Review

Jim Steps

I found this interesting article written by a PhD student, Sally Hawkins, from Southern Cross University, NSW Australia. Sally is researching and writing on the regulation of political music in the digital environment. The article examines many of the political themes involved in the narrative of the new Hilltop Hoods song, Fifty In Five. The article title “Song Of The Moment – Fifty In Five” gives the reader an intresting perspective on the song and it’s concepts, if nothing else. Below is a little extract from the article, if you’d like to read more you can here. The sheer volume … Continue reading FIFTY IN FIVE – Research Review

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Hilltophoods.com relaunched

Jim Steps

Jump online and check out the brand new Hilltop Hoods website. It’s been some time in the making, but April77 Creative has created a truly unique site. Find all the usual, news, info, lyrics. We also see some cool iPhone skins, wallpapers and a dump site. We also finally see some movement on the Golden Era Records website. A short little message, informs us that the Golden Era store will be up and running this Friday, June 26. The Hoods new album and single will be available to buy, with a range of merchandise and DVD’s. More stock to come … Continue reading Hilltophoods.com relaunched

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STATE OF THE ART – GOLD(en Era)

Jim Steps

In its first week of release, State Of The Art, by the Hilltop Hoods has gone gold, selling 35000 or more units. State Of The Art has rocketed to the top of the ARIA charts, relegating The E.N.D. – Black Eyed Peas to second spot and Pink – Funhouse to 3rd. Check the ARIA site for a full run down of the top 50 here. An interview with the lads just dropped on the Certified Scribe blog here. The guys had this to say about the album; “The three of us are definitely more proud of State Of The Art … Continue reading STATE OF THE ART – GOLD(en Era)

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TZU guest program rage

Jim Steps

Catch the lads from TZU hooking us up with a killer playlist this weekend. Tune in from 10am – 11am Saturday morning for an hour long taste of what’s to come, with the full guest programming from 11.45pm Saturday night, ABC1. Check below for the allaussie hip hop version or for a full program rundown go to the rage website here. AUSSIE HIP HOP TIMES 1:00am ILLZILLA Cut Feet (Shock) 2:00am KID KOALA Fender Bender (Creative Vibes) 2:30am TZU Dam Busters (Liberation) TZU Wild Stylee (Independent) TZU She Gets Up (Liberation) TZU In Front Of Me (Liberation) TZU Computer Love (Liberation) TZU Mondays (Liberation) … Continue reading TZU guest program rage

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HILLTOP HOODS – Double Cover

Jim Steps

Be sure to grab you free copy of Onion Mag and Rip It Up Magazine this week. As we see the Hilltop Hoods, grace both covers in a special double cover edition. We also see an interview from Nina Bertok, talking to the guys about their new album, State Of  The Art, touring and working with Pharoahe Monch.  On a side note the cover pic was taken by Benon Koebsch. Continue reading HILLTOP HOODS – Double Cover

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(Suffa’s) TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100…..OF ALL TIME

Jim Steps

To celebrate 20 years of JJJ Hottest 100, the guys are throwing their collective arms up in the air in a bid for enlightenment and asking you: What is your hottest song of all time? Ok, everyone at allaussie hip hop would love for some Australian hip hop songs to make it in the top 100. So we are putting the call out for your support. Follow the link below and register your top 10 vote. Register and vote here. To get you in the mood, we have Suffa’s (Hilltop Hoods) TopTen. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – T.R.O.Y. They … Continue reading (Suffa’s) TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100…..OF ALL TIME

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JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop

Jim Steps

With two huge release’s dropping yesterday and a massive concert from Bliss n Eso at Festival Hall, it surely was the biggest day on the hip hop calendar this year. All reports on Twitter said the Bliss N Eso show was massive. Soulmate Records had this to say solm8 “‘Happy In My Hoody’ remix feat Pez + 360 LIVE was rather epic…” Yesterday also saw the release of the highly anticipated State Of The Art album from the Hilltop Hoods. My local hip hop retailer said “We have sold over a hundred in 3 hours”. Bliss n Eso also used … Continue reading JUNE 12 – A huge day in aussie hip hop

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HILLTOP HOODS – JJJ Feature Album

Jim Steps

Triple J is on the Hoods bandwagon this week, with a full interview on their blog, media files from Gippsland One Night Stand, an aussie hip hop special in J Mag and State Of The Art is the feature album of the week.  Follow the link below to check out the interview. Triple J’s Blog Interview. In other Hoods news the lads are returning to England to play two headline shows at the O2 Islington Academy on July 1st and July 2nd. Adelaide is the latest State Of The Art show to sell out (alongside Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth). … Continue reading HILLTOP HOODS – JJJ Feature Album

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STATE OF THE ART – National Tour

Jim Steps

A national tour has been announced for the lads. Tickets went on pre-sale on the 22nd of May, while the public had to wait till the 26th. Tickets will surely sell out in most areas. So be quick. Saturday  18th July/ ENMORE THEATRE – Sydney Thursday 23rd July / CAPITOL – Perth Friday 24th July / HIFI BAR – Brisbane Sunday 26th July / SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS – Byron Bay Thursday 30th July / CITY HALL – Hobart Friday 31st July / PALACE THEATRE – Melbourne Saturday 1st August / THEBARTON THEATRE – Adelaide Tuesday 4th August / ANU … Continue reading STATE OF THE ART – National Tour

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STATE OF THE ART – Album preview

Jim Steps

Hosting their own little party at Sydney’s 301 Studios, MCs Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris sampled select tracks from the new record to a small contingent of eager music types. “Some of our closest friends haven’t even heard this stuff yet,” a slightly awkward Suffa told the crowd with a smile. Three years in the making, State of the Art is the follow-up to the Hoods’ #1 album The Hard Road and their first in a new deal between their label Golden Era and Universal Records. They kicked off the sneak peek with album opener The Return, an angry scratch-heavy … Continue reading STATE OF THE ART – Album preview

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WHATS YOUR MALFUNCTION?

Jim Steps

Get set people for a massive tour from the Funkoars. After selling out The Hangover Tour nationwide the Oars are back with the Malfunction Tour. With 28 shows booked around Australia and two massive special guests, Phrase and Vents, this is sure to be huge! Phrase has just dropped his highly anticipated release Clockwork and will be performing with DJ Flagrant and also a live drummer. Vents will also be performing tracks from his first album Hard to Kill. Vents’ always seems to set the stage on fire with his hard hitting tracks. DJ Adfu will be on the turns. … Continue reading WHATS YOUR MALFUNCTION?

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Just Dropped: Chase That Feeling

Jim Steps

With the new album just on the horizon, Hilltop Hoods are gearing up for a busy few months ahead. The first single Chase That Feeling, is now available for download from your digital music store. Also available is a remix and instrumentals for the original and remix versions.  The single will be released in stores this Friday. If you have yet to see the film clip, check out the Hoods’ Youtube Channel. Track Listing: 1. Chase That Feeling (Radio Edit) 2. Chase That Feeling 3. Chase That Feeling (Instrumental) 4. Chase That Feeling (Remix) 5. Chase That Feeling (Remix Instrumental) … Continue reading Just Dropped: Chase That Feeling