Hilltop Hoods - Shredding the Balloon (Uncut) (Official Video)

[@gawdayum6252]

“I’d rather be part of your playlist. Then ever be part of the A-list.” Deep shit right there.

[@stripedturtle7589]

#truth

[@sueharrison9136]

I just keep coming back for more of this 😡🗣

[@timbradshaw5481]

This is like the least deep part of the song lol

[@manjr95]

As an American, I can honestly say that these guys are one of the groups on my list of foreign artists that should have way more recognition. These guys have a true understanding of what hip-hop is and make beautiful music, thanks to their own twist on the genre. If these guys had the shine that other artists have gotten in my country, in my opinion, some of their work would be regarded as classic material within the hip-hop community.

[@chantellebray7673]

manjr95 Eminem’s is one of my favourite foreign artists (I’m Freon AUS

[@grimshaid]

I said this back then or before, and still say it. These guys are quality.

[@lylowilliam4348]

For real bruz it's actually sad to see them not fully take off I grew up to these guys

[@jackthelab6755]

It's not about the money or the applause for these boys

[@CardReviews24]

they are classic in aus, i think they are happy with that tbh

[@AaronStorey]

The music video shows a guy going through an addiction, which is represented by the girl. She's the one who is causing the issues, while he deals with the consequences. She buys a bag of whatever in the alley, and he just tags along as if he doesn't want to be there, as if he knows that it's bad but he can't help but go along. Then later on at the end where he tries to get something, she rejects him, representing how that sort of life will take everything from you, and never give anything back. That's why he smiles at the end when she "dies". He drops the addiction, and he's now free. Beautiful music video.

[@nathan720]

I never saw it like that

[@grimshaid]

That's pretty well interpreted.

[@rachelrichards6056]

As a former addict... so fkn real....

[@jacobsmith8630]

This song helped me through a break up, it sounds like what I went through. These guys are bloody legends.

[@MrAngry3232]

In an interview that Suffa did recently, he explicitly said that the entirety of this song, is about his experiences with and his overcoming of his drinking problem. The entire song, from beginning to end, is: Verse 1) How the alcohol made him THINK people were reacting to his work Verse 2) How he realised what the alcohol was doing to him, and started the process of quitting drinking, and the effects it had on him Verse 3) Seeing for the first time, what his drinking had done to him, the people around him, and his fans.

[@aydenbungey6728]

I remember the day this album came out like it was yesterday. I was working on a mineral exploration site. I listened to the album all day headphones in my ears, cutting core on a core saw. This track was my favourite by far. Before morning break already memorised this song word for word. Just over a year later i became a paraplegic. Got to meet this guys in spinal rehab. Absolutely awesome wholesome dudes. Bumped into them in front of a place that does live music gigs. Guys still remembered me and came up for a chat.

[@JacobHall1601]

Legit one of the hardest Aussie songs ever lyrical perfection

[@rossoutjers1242]

I am nearly 40 years old. I grew up with bands like pearl jam, Alice in chains, and all of the settle sound. I listen to a lot of older music like Joe cocker, pink Floyd etc. My apprentice left an album of the Hilltop hoods at my place and I had a listen..... All I can say is.. Wow! I know good music when I hear it. Awesome

[@celticjames]

The Hoods are really good. The one thing that really stands out for me is that they have done themselves a great favor by NOT thuggin and keeping it real to their own lives and life in the suburbs of Adelaide. And their musicianship is very evident. Some of the grooves they drop are surreal. Keep up the good work lads !

[@bigskooma3452]

10 years later and this is still my favorite hip-hop song, ever. Thank you for your genius.

[@Smashed_Hitler]

same it hit me a decade ago when my mom showed me nosebleed section and this popped up while i was playing games and it has always stuck with me emotionally and musically

[@vKraZeh]

Guys, for those who don't know, the female in this video clip represents suffa's drinking problem, hence the lyrics, 'What do you expect, im only 6 months soba'. When she falls, the guy in the video, representing suffa, is happy because he has rid of his drinking problem, and he walks away relieved because 'she' would always drag him into trouble.

[@Studio-kp7xb]

its three months sober XD

[@armyboundarfarf]

@Dizzy Hey thanks man been wondering about that, makes sense.

[@vKraZeh]

UnitedFront1989 no worries man.

[@hiljainensiili]

mind blown

[@rafalfeliniak288]

That's why I always read the lyrics if don't understand :)

[@DrZedd9000]

I saw these guys in Madison, WI USA in like 2015. $13 cover for them to come all the way across the Pacific and absolutely tear the roof off the venue. Such a great show, you can tell how much passion and talent they have.

[@och82]

This isn't Australian hip hop, THIS IS HIP HOP PERIOD. HIP HOP IS ALIVE!! Thank you Hilltop Hoods from the bottom of my heart.

[@-LM-]

I'm from Spain and I discover the Hill Tops when I was on a Surf Camp, 15 years laters I still feel this is one the best rap groups ever.

[@lacyandsabretoothcatdog2958]

just one of the best hip hop bands EVER. No question...fucking LOVE the HILLTOP!!!!!!

[@rorybryan-wells2922]

Same bro

[@johnpeters7356]

😊

[@flybynight218]

Such an underrated group, love & respect from Canada.

[@travpearman1453]

This is a ridiculously powerful song...

[@justbecause968]

His battle with the drink, my battle. Years on and it’s never been more relevant to me.

[@cfVolvic]

lots of love from germany this song is a masterpiece

[@rorybryan-wells2922]

Every hilltops song is a masterpiece

[@linishammys]

omg ein anderer deutscher der die jungs auch kennt, nice :D

[@progamertwo-oh-oh-one890]

Hier ist noch ein einer

[@mosquitoXXL]

und noch einer. Habe sie leider 2015 beim Highflield Festival knapp verpasst

[@itsjustemmy6673]

Nyan HD und noch eine💕 ich Liebe die Music da es Hip Hop mit Inhalt ist. Heutzutage sehr schwer zu Finden😔

[@nealfrazer3567]

from a 44 yr old guy.....you guys are simply outstanding musicians,live long and prosper...hats off to real hip hop,you guys define this!!!

[@karlrosser6535]

I cannot stop listening to this track, its pure quality!!!!!!

[@PincheSquidly]

God, this is magnificent.

[@NextStopAntarctica]

This song is pure brilliance

[@surferboy198]

this is hilltop hoods best song!

[@SippinOnChris]

I guess you haven't heard Audience with the Devil...

[@surferboy198]

I like this one more mate :)

[@skillsDATkills88888]

Fifty in five is definitely up there.

[@mrjokenking]

the calling is the best album that's what gave them the name

[@RevCuck]

SippinOnChris restrung or original

[@axlebash1632]

Jammed this song with my brother so much after we lost our dad.. Still brings back chills it's almost been 4 years where the fuck did the time go 💔

[@seitch2]

These guys seriously need to show the US rappers how you write and sing from the heart (like Classified). These guys rock!!! Much respect from Canada!

[@budabapbeats9900]

Suffa always does epic solo stuff. His production is always on point.

[@trip051]

I loved Hilltop Hoods so much. Their lyrics are so meaningful and have deep meaning. They will always be the 1# Hip Hop artists.

[@justbecause968]

I remember learning the lyrics to this in 2012 at TAFE in my landscape class. At the time nobody could touch this. And few could since then. An American in Australia, duel citizenship. I am so proud of both our underground's

[@lamphead87]

maybe my favourite tune of all time

[@joebotz1243]

Much props from America can't believe a thousand people downloaded this

[@sunlightsafari9198]

5 years ago I was close to ending things, then I discovered HTH's music and it fueled me with such a powerful energy that has long lasted to this day, I can't do nothing but thank you guys for putting so much soul in your music, u don't know how much it means to people like me all over the world, we love you, I know I do.

[@cjda9494]

Ditto.. hope your good and enjoying life.. peace homie . ✌️

[@dsheat8476]

I hear ya bruh...I was there 20 years ago

[@VitriolsDecoy]

HTH are one of those rare bands that just keep getting better as time goes on, Love it.

[@ponczeczek]

Hip hop was born in the USA. It died in the USA. Hip Hop is reborn in Australia :) Big up from Poland,Hilltop Hoods rulez!

[@bezemdriederde]

You should check fluent form, australian hiphop at its finest Fluent Form - Arrows ft Geko Fluent Form - Dose Of Slang ft One Be Lo 2 gems

[@joshfaulkner7685]

ponczeczek I feel like you typed everything but “rules” in a country other than America

[@djspuddzz8116]

It didn't die, it got sick and caught a hospital plane to Australia.

[@GEORGETHOMAS2001]

ponczeczek there is still good hip hop in America. It's just buried under all the mainstream crap.

[@jamoblair7245]

It needed that universal healthcare in oz.

[@o0Jket0o]

You're lucky man, here in Finland I don't hear this song anywhere unless i play it myself, but it still creates the same feeling.

[@Northwest425]

love from Seattle, WA, USA. KEEP IT UP

[@mzjamie]

they will be in Seattle on Nov 20th if you didn't know

[@thatdude-yl5rp]

Still here March of 2023 love this song. From America love the Australian rap brothas keep it up!!!

[@skullbashr1]

This is one of those songs you can just listen on repeat all day all night, any moment. Gets you going gives you goosebumps :) LOVE IT

[@Soddie118]

You know those songs that if you hear anywhere, the radio, a friend, etc and you just stop and get that feeling inside you, and then you sit in silence listening to how beautiful it is? Yeah this is one of those songs, and it never gets old.

[@aliciakim5270]

Hilltop Hoods aren't making the music for the money. They are doing it for pure passion. I would love to see them really break out in North America. I saw them in a small club in Ottawa, and they blew me away. My sister made me a HTH fan.

[@taylabest1207]

This is by far my favourite hilltop hoods song

[@hmpdahak714]

Been listening to hilltops since i was was 15, from the hardroad to this. And yet this song sums it all up, why didn't i listen till now!!! is it to late?

[@apolloson3840]

Whoa. 3 decades since the start for these true Golden Era hip hoppers. Proud to be from Adelaide. 🥳🕺 Fav song: recapturing the vibe. Hard to pick one i know 😆 Legendary group!!!!

[@Slappiz1993]

This song is so good! I've heard it like 30+ times in a row now... Can't stop!

[@afrozensquirl6590]

"The shine of the bling and the rims that you ride can all disappear so live for the rhyme, not material things your gifts can provide. " What sets HTH apart from the rest in my opinion is that you can tell they love the music and to them that's what they live for, not the money or the fame, and there is an important lesson in that. Much love, my favorite hip hop artists hands down.

[@Agent_Clark]

"Id rather be part of your playlist." You have for 15 years

[@askills1158]

Past 5 years for me. But that's dedication

[@SlaterGator]

Fuckin ay! Just realised.

[@andreahumbleton5518]

Mega Heaps Correct !!

[@johnfogarty1874]

Childhood to here

[@kyllebeck2910]

Yeah bro they succeeded there

[@franeko7617]

I thought the matter over and I have come to a conclusion that it's unfair not letting you know. Hilltop Hoods needs to know that they have their fans here in Poland. I'm listening their music from over 12 years, "sold" them music to many people, and everyone liked it. We send high fives - great job whole group. This track is great too. Cheers!

[@relativesolutions6747]

I think this might be hilltops best song.

[@pezza94]

This song, no matter how many times I listen to it, it's just amazing...

[@EGPrime]

Dude in the beanie teaches at my school as a temp. Now I've seen it all.

[@stephen4p]

+EGPrime small world, huh

[@pocketsg6]

+EGPrime I thought u meant Pressure for a minute there lol

[@christophergritti9873]

Peace, love, and support from America! Love ya Hiltop!

[@xEnvironx]

One of the best Songs I ever heard! Thank you very much for your Music. Keep on going, greez!

[@Outlawzand1]

Blown away by the lyrical flow of this aussie band. Much love and respect from Nz

[@knoxy19931305]

loving this song all over again!

[@XOXRhianonXOX]

GOLDEN ERA!!!!!!!!! Hilltop Hoods!!!

[@haydencowan3998]

hilltop hoods are the best hip hop artist in the world no challenge

[@seedydawg18]

Ooooh I wouldn't take it that far, they're great, but there is far better in Aus

[@scottybravegirl8952]

Ah, hits me in the feels! Made me cry the first time I heard this song with this clip. HTH tunes are therapy to me. Amazing! ❤

[@keeno1764]

This has to be Suffas best solo (In my opinion)

[@djspuddzz8116]

Have to agree. Sure, he's had good topic range in his previous solo songs (eg. 1979) but the production here if so refined and every verse is so well written.

[@jampakhedrub13]

It's pretty dope given the personal significance for him... But not better than Fifty In Five

[@shihadrock101]

No doubt.

[@bobmarvin5693]

@@jampakhedrub13 Thats true, I love pressure, but I think shredding the balloon and fifty in five have to be my two favourite hoods songs.

[@reotajl200]

This song really help change my life, allways remind me the most beatifull moments in my life... thank you for that!!

[@matthewfischer2107]

Love from Minnesota!!! USA

[@kwmkman37]

Possibley the best artists of our generation.

[@BlackopsKidz1]

Suffa is so good.

[@josephtrejo5186]

Ya Think!?

[@noobd]

the second verse of this track is probably one of the best i've ever heard. amazing.

[@UnknownGirlWatchingYt]

I just fell in love... Awesome band!

[@andyrussell3690]

I listen to these guys almost everyday. Suffa is just phenomenal on this track. It's the perfect blend of cerebral lyrics with a terrific beat. Hopefully the rest of the world will spread the word about just how talented all three of them are!

[@shaunoz1]

Everything starts of happy, but after awhile that fun just fades away.

[@TheMrR8]

This is the most played song in my entire iTunes library. And I still love it.

[@margaretlyons5550]

This is great music to listen to I am from the united States came by this music video love the song. Great music in Australian Hip Hop!

[@7GHunter7]

@Hilltop Hoods: Boys, I wanna say you thankyou for all this perfect songs you gave the world. You're music is AWESOME

[@ml1661]

If Hilltop Hoods isn't truth then I don't know what truth is.

[@brotherhood984]

never was a admirer of hths until recently. they've done the hard yards to come out with there own unique music not just straight drum & bass beats. They've add different intrinsic sounds to distinguish each song from the next.A good solid album,well done guys.

[@wooders0123]

Awesome song. Part of the playlist long time. Massive HH fan from England

[@jamessorraghan7252]

Hilltop Hoods really make life good and I love it when life is good

[@razbowen5576]

I'm Aussie but I know lots of Americans that would agree with me America made hip hop but then they killed it and then Aussie rappers brought it back

[@fuzzy8593]

Romy Bowen they don’t even rap here anymore, they mumble, like watching cavemen trying to perform

[@razbowen5576]

Fuzzy it’s not all about the way they rap it’s also about the meaning of the song it’s hip hop that’s not all about partying and sex

[@a-rye]

Amazing song, gents! I've lost many buddies to addiction and the War on Drugs, including a couple lady friends. I listened to this a lot in some real dark times, but it gives hope. I love how it points out the dangers of such a life, how people are often loyal only until it serves as more risk than reward. But it's not all their fault either, as we start to address the issues society and law put on everyone close to any of that lifestyle, we will fix the ugly that allows such tragedies. Anyway, love your music and thank you!

[@asininedumbass9324]

very talented group

[@flashmore3]

Possibly the best Hip Hop trak ever!

[@mattb46]

2019 throwback 🤙 there was so much speculation with what was going on with these boys before that album dropped. Such a powerful track from Suffa, wish I could do what he did.

[@WorldOfNerdCraft1]

This bangs so hard and resonates with on another level who knew an American like me would need aussie rap in my life ,blessed I found hilltop hoods and can jam to these guys

[@WorldOfNerdCraft1]

@Sean Bayley damn I didn't thats crazy tho !

[@stone-cold-dreaming9599]

why does everyone compare this to the U.S. rappers? we all know they've gone mainstream in the (*United States of Advertising*) and turned people into marketing icons, with no chance of being role models for the future. Besides that, I truly believe Aus H.H. is some of the sickest shit on the planet, and their talent and determination doesn't need to be wasted on some worthless comparison. it deserves celebration and respect world-wide. (cheers from a yank wandering the underground) Peace.

[@simeonreed8764]

Respect brother

[@shanelindgren4372]

This would be my favourite song on the new album, followed closely by rattling the keys. Hilltop at their best!!

[@Crux1293]

I have to say, im Canadian, but the soul, vibe and heart in the hilltop music transcends boarders. Been on my playlist for three years and by far my favorite hip hop band, keep up the vibe guys, and your will by on my life's soundtrack for many years to come.

[@andywarren9388]

“And it might blow up but it won’t go Pop” even though I’m happy for their success I’m gutted that they did go pop Everything until Walking Under Stars was laced with Gold, The Golden Era was the shit!

[@thefryingpan951]

HOLT SHTY THIS IS RAW

[@SteveThomas]

Not that it matters, but the dinner scene is set in the Freemasons hall on North terrace, a seriously weird place. And I think the girl is the daughter of a friend.

[@maelorin]

indeed it is a strange building.

[@marlond5579]

I filmed a short sci-fi film there! truly a weird place.

[@maelorin]

i spent a long weekend in that space, undead, killing friends and manipulating strangers. ah, larping. not nearly as weird as early freemasons seem to us today?

[@Porch412]

Illerminutee

[@fabiannname4573]

@Elliot good for you! live act roleplay is both: the highest form of phantasy and living it out & also a super cringy thing to watch grown man and woman do haha

[@dman51590]

this is one of those songs that when you first hear it your eye's start to water for you've just spent the last five hours on youtube searching for a fresh new jam, and here it is, and fresh it be

[@remnant92]

The flow...

[@kabe1001]

Why my heart want so much to meet this type of girl? I listen Hilltop Hoods for long time and this music become great part of my life. Thank you 🍀

[@samdavidson1671]

Adelaide Train Station love the hilltops always grounded

[@greghollands3628]

I thought it looked like that. Some of it's on hindley st. as well

[@AnthonyK-wj5eo]

Truth speaks endlessly for those who listen

[@FraBit_]

Wow you make epic songs guys....WOW

[@bluewatchmaster5411]

This is hands down their best song they've written! Such a beauty to listen to then and now 😎😎😎

[@xxgamerprostudiosxx1921]

2:49-3:05 best part of the song!

[@fruebi]

+XxGamerprostudiosxX best part is from 00.01 to 4.50 ;-)

[@linishammys]

+My Amity Affliction amity

[@brett7066]

Thanks Hilltop Hoop for representing the Grand lodge of SA

[@lylowilliam4348]

This song holds a place in my heart forever

[@bling2580]

Having been involved in the clip I can say it was a very organic process and there is absolutley no meaning behind anything in it. Just enjoy and dont think too much!

[@ght405]

who else would love a song done by hilltop hoods x bliss n eso ?

[@JdmForTheWin]

Morgan K that would be awesome

[@user-kk2zx2ov2h]

there are already some

[@msparkes1990]

Jack Gooley where?

[@JdmForTheWin]

Me

[@scareyaf]

Fuck bliss n eso. Bunch of gutter dwellers.

[@besidethetide7062]

This masterpiece is so underrated. ❤❤

[@Michelle_8822]

Amazing 🙏

[@Au_Hussar]

I listen to this nearly every day, awesome song Hill Top Hoods

[@gulgongdevil4024]

We will never stop✊

[@johnjacobsen3489]

Crazy to think this was 2012 seems like not that long ago... what is happening to me!?