Hip Hop Holiday
| "Hip Hop Holiday" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by 3 The Hard Way | ||||
| from the album 'Old School Prankstas' | ||||
| B-side | "Get Down" | |||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | Revolver Studios, Auckland, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Deepgrooves Entertainment | |||
| Writer(s) | Chris Ma'ia'i, Lance Manuel, Mike Paton, Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman | |||
| Producer(s) | Angus McNaughton, Hang 'Em High Productions | |||
| Certification | Platinum (NZ) | |||
| 3 The Hard Way singles chronology | ||||
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"Hip Hop Holiday" is the debut single from New Zealand hip hop group 3 The Hard Way. It reached #1 in the New Zealand singles chart and #17 in Australia. A mid-song reggae breakdown was provided by Bobbylon of the Hallelujah Picassos.
Background
The song was built around a substantial interpolation of "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10cc.[1] However, the rights were never cleared, resulting in the song being officially credited to "Dreadlock Holiday" songwriters Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, with all royalties going to the pair.[2]
The success of the song in New Zealand and Australia led to extensive touring of both countries and the recording and release of band's debut album, Old School Prankstas[3]
"Hip Hop Holiday" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1995 New Zealand Music Awards.[4]
Music video
A music video was made for "Hip Hop Holiday", directed by Clinton Phillips. The video was filmed in Auckland, New Zealand and features the group driving around the city in a convertible and hosting a house party in suburban Auckland.[5]
Track listings
- CD single (DG016, D11633)
- "Hip Hop Holiday" (Radio Mix) - feat Bobbylon
- "Get Down" (First Up Mix)
- "Hip Hop Holiday" (Freestyle Mix)
- "Get Down" (Extended Mix)
Charts
"Hip Hop Holiday" was the first hip hop song by a New Zealand artist to reach #1 in the New Zealand charts. The song was also certified gold in New Zealand.[3]
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 1 |
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 17 |
References
- ↑ "3 the Hard Way feat. Bobbylon". Who Sampled. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ "The Number One Hits: 1990-1999". Audio Culture. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Hiphop Holiday!". Dub Dot Dash. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ "1995 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ "3 THE HARD WAY. HIP HOP HOLIDAY". Film Archive. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – 3 The Hard Way – Hip Hop Holiday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – 3 The Hard Way – Hip Hop Holiday". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 31 October 2013.