Hilltop Hoods sign Distribution deal with Universal
Universal Music continue to pick up Australian Hip Hop acts as part of their distribution network (see Central Station thread).
Multi-platinum Adelaide hip hop act Hilltop Hoods have moved to Universal Music, via a deal for their own Golden Era Records. The band’s fifth’s album “State Of The Art” in June is the first through the deal. The band will also be signing local and overseas acts to Golden Era. “State Of The Art” will be released in North America and Europe through Universal in June/July. The Hoods are heading then for dates around London, a showcase at Musexpo UK and playing a hip hop festival in Switzerland alongside Kanye West, 50 Cent and NERD.
Source : http://www.themusic.com.au
May 12th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Hiltop Hoods lol. Why haven’t they given up yet. All their albums sound the same.
August 16th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
How can you say all the Hilltops albums sound the same? Have you even listened to them? They are mega diverse and have been doing for so many years. Wheres the respect these days? Love your stuff Hilltops. Keep bringin Aussie hip hop to the surface. Peace.