How Hilltop Hoods Empower Emerging Australian Artists: A Heartfelt Journey

## Hilltop Hoods: Champions of Australian Talent

Hilltop Hoods are receiving high praise for their steadfast support of emerging Australian artists, playing a crucial role in launching their careers.

### Inspiration for New Artists

Nyassa, an artist supported by the group, shared her admiration: “Coming from Adelaide, a small place, they inspire me because they’ve built amazing careers from the same background. Their success shows what is possible.” She highlighted their commitment to uplifting new talent, saying, “They champion upcoming artists, drawing from their own experiences as emerging voices in the industry.”

The opportunity to collaborate with Hilltop Hoods was meaningful for her. “When I was on their last album, I hadn’t released any music yet. Their belief in me brought me to tears,” Nyassa reflected. “Now, they feel like my three big brothers… I cherish their support.”

Nyassa is set to join Hilltop Hoods on their upcoming UK and European tour, continuing the tradition of collaborative spirit.

### The Impact on the Hip-Hop Scene

Rapper and producer Daniel “Trials” Rankine also spoke about Hilltop Hoods’ influence on his musical journey. He discovered their music as a teenager through a friend’s cassette, featuring tracks like *Back Once Again* alongside Wu-Tang Clan.

“I played that record obsessively. It was mind-blowing to realize such world-class music was being made just a few suburbs away,” Rankine said, emphasizing their significant role in the Australian hip-hop scene.

### A Lasting Legacy

Rankine acknowledges both Hilltop Hoods’ commercial success and their influence on underground movements. “They’ve broken records and earned accolades, but their impact goes deeper,” he noted. “I can list at least ten albums that shifted cultural conversations, and Hilltop Hoods played a significant role in that history.”

In exciting news, Hilltop Hoods will embark on an arena tour in early 2026 to celebrate their ninth album, *Fall From the Light*, which is already available through Island Records Australia/UMA.

Their ‘Never Coming Home’ tour promises to deliver a dynamic live experience across various capital cities, kicking off in Hobart on February 14, then moving to Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

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