HP Boyz are an Australian hip hop and

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band formed in 2019 in Hampton Park,

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. The band is composed of "YJ" ,"HP Onit" and formerly “IKONIC” and "MWAYS". Their most listened to single on

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"Engineers" has accumulated more than 20 million streams.

Career

2019

The band sold out 7 shows in New Zealand in less than 10 minutes

2020–present: ''6 to the World''

The band released their debut extended play ''6 to the World'' on 8 May 2020

Musical style and influences

The group cites Australian hip hop artists Alex Jones and Son of Sam as inspirations for their music, and also UK rap artists such as

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, and Headie One just to name a few.

Personal lives

All members of the band currently reside in Hampton Park,

Band members

Current members * HP YJ (2019–present) * HP ONIT (2019–present)

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Notes

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The

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are held in Australia and New Zealand by the

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to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. ! , - ,

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References

External links

* {{Facebook, hpboyz.official/ Australian hip hop groups Drill musicians Musical groups established in 2019 2019 establishments in Australia