Hip_Hop_Holiday

Hip Hop Holiday

Hip Hop Holiday

1994 single by 3 The Hard Way

"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.

Quick Facts Single by 3 The Hard Way, from the album Old School Prankstas ...

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)
  1. "Hip Hop Holiday" (Radio Mix) - feat Bobbylon
  2. "Get Down" (First Up Mix)
  3. "Hip Hop Holiday" (Freestyle Mix)
  4. "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]

More information Chart (1994), Peak position ...

References

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    "Hiphop Holiday!". Dub Dot Dash. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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    "1995 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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    "3 THE HARD WAY. HIP HOP HOLIDAY". Film Archive. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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    "3 The Hard Way – Hip Hop Holiday". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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    "3 The Hard Way – Hip Hop Holiday". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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    "End of Year Charts 1994". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
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