Conversation so far:
How was the group formed?
In 1991 they joined up with DJ Next (Ben John Hare) through a mutual friend and formed an Australian hip hop group.
What was their first recording?
Hilltop Hoods recorded a demo, Highlanders, which was released on cassette tape only.
Did Highlanders get written about in yhe music press?
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What was the followup to Highlanders?
Hilltop Hoods founded the Certified Wise Crew - a hip hop collaborative - with local groups Terra Firma, Cross Bred Mongrels and After Hours.

Question: Did the Certified Wise Crew have any notable live performances together?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the Certified Wise Crew have any notable live performances together?