Hooligan (rapper)
Hooligan | |
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| Birth name | Johnston Farrugia |
| Born | 23 September 1980 Qrendi, Malta |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | Facebook page |
Johnston Farrugia[1] (born 23 September 1980), better known by his stage name Hooligan, is a Maltese rapper. He is known for being a pioneer in hip hop music in the Maltese language.[2] Although most of his songs are in Maltese, he has a few songs in English.
Life
Hooligan was born on 23 September 1980.[3] When he was 13 years old, he became a fan of Snoop Dogg.[1] At the age of 19, he moved from his hometown Qrendi to Żurrieq.[4]
Hooligan's career began in 2002, when he worked on the opening theme song of a Smash Television show.[4] In February 2003, he released his debut album Oriġinali Bħali, and it was an immediate hit in Malta. After this success, he performed in many musical events in Malta and Gozo.[5] In summer 2004, he released the single Nieħdu Buzz, which was followed by his second album Hooliġinali in 2006. Hooliġinali also included a music video of Nieħdu Buzz.[2]
His third album, called Triloġinali, was released in July 2012. The album included a few tracks in English, and some songs combined Hooligan's usual hip hop with dance music.[6]
Hooligan is a supporter of Manchester United F.C. and the England national football team.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
- Oriġinali Bħali (2003)
- Hooliġinali (2006)
- Triloġinali (2012)
Singles
- Nieħdu Buzz (2004)
References
- ^ a b c Portelli, Joseph (31 October 2013). "Music News Malta interview Janvil & Hooligan from Festival Internazzjonali tal-Kanzunetta Maltija 2013 Finalists". Music-News.com. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ a b "'Hooliginali' – Hooligan's New release". The Malta Independent. 10 September 2006. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "About". Hooligan Malta - Facebook. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ a b Template:Mt icon Azzoppardi, Doris (February 2009). "Il-Hooligan B'Qalb Tad-Deheb". Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Marija Qrendi. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Cocks, Joanne (18 July 2012). "Rapper Hooligan takes a look at life". Times of Malta. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Bugeja, Michael (29 July 2012). "Hooligan releases his third album". Times of Malta. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
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