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 and Pressure, who were joined by DJ Debris after fellow founder, DJ Next, 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.
Suffa (left) and Pressure (right) performing at Groovin' the Moo 2012
Hilltop Hoods performing at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2009, Inglewood, Western Australia.
Blackwood, South Australia
Blackwood is a south-eastern suburb located in the foothills of Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of the local government area of the City of Mitcham.
Blackwood Soldiers' Memorial
Blackwood Roundabout looking south-east, January 2012
B1 train substitute bus at Blackwood roundabout