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.
Did the Certified Wise Crew have any notable live performances together?
Certified Wise Crew has since expanded to include MCs Trauma, Blockade, Kolaps, Flea, with Vents and Funkoars joining in later years.

Question: What other recordings did they release in their early years?
Self-contained rewrite: Other than Highlanders, what other recordings did Hilltop Hoods release in their early years?