| Hip Hop Holiday | |
| Cover: | 3 The Hard Way "Hip Hop Holiday" cover art.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | 3 The Hard Way |
| Album: | Old School Prankstas |
| B-Side: | Get Down |
| Released: | 1994 |
| Recorded: | Revolver Studios, Auckland, 1994 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Label: | Deepgrooves Entertainment |
| Producer: | Angus McNaughton, Hang 'Em High Productions |
| Next Title: | Many Rivers |
| Next Year: | 1994 |
"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.
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]
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]
"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]
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 24 |
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