Hooligan Hefs facts for kids
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Simeona Silapa
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Birth name | Simeona Silapa |
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
31 July 1997
Origin | Doonside, New South Wales, Australia |
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Years active | 2016–present |
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Simeona Silapa (born on July 31, 1997) is a talented Australian musician. He is best known by his stage name, Hooligan Hefs. He grew up in Doonside, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney. Hooligan Hefs creates music in different styles, including hip hop and EDM. He is known for his energetic songs and unique sound.
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About Hooligan Hefs' Music Journey
Starting Out in Music
Hooligan Hefs began his music career in 2016. He first gained attention in 2017 when he was featured on a song called "Ten Toes" by Pistol Pete and Enzo. This song helped introduce him to many listeners.
In February 2019, Hooligan Hefs released his own song, "The Party." Later that year, in May 2019, he released another popular track called "No Effect." This song became very successful and was certified platinum in Australia. This means it sold a lot of copies!
Music Releases and Popular Songs
Hooligan Hefs has released several music projects, including extended plays (EPs) and many singles. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs than a full album.
His first EP, Living in Sin, came out on August 21, 2020. It featured songs that fans loved. He released another EP called Sinning Winning Living on October 6, 2023.
Some of his most well-known songs include:
- "The Party" (2019)
- "No Effect" (2019) – This song was certified platinum.
- "Tell 'Em I'm Doing Eetswa" (2019) – This song was certified gold.
- "Send It!" (2020) – This song was a huge hit and was certified triple platinum!
- "And We" (2023) – This song also became very popular and was certified gold.
- "Get This Money" (2024)
Hooligan Hefs often works with other artists on his songs. He has collaborated with musicians like Hooligan Skinny, Masi Rooc, Hooks, Manu Crooks, Scndl, Sunset Bros, Day1, Youngn Lipz, NASA Nova, and Proper.
Awards and Recognitions
Hooligan Hefs' music has been recognized with nominations for important awards in Australia.
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards celebrate great songwriting and how well songs perform in Australia and New Zealand.
- In 2022, his song "Send It!" was nominated for Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work.
- In 2024, his song "And We" was nominated for Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work.
- In 2025, his song "Get This Money" was nominated for Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work.
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards. They celebrate excellence in all types of Australian music.
- In 2021, his song "Send It!" was nominated for Song of the Year.