Suffa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Suffa
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew David Lambert |
| Born | 6 May 1977 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Obese, Golden Era |
| Associated acts | Hilltop Hoods |
Matthew David Lambert (born on May 6, 1977) is an Australian rapper and music producer. He is famous as Suffa or MC Suffa. He is a key member of the hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. Suffa has been making music since 1999. That year, his band released their first album, A Matter of Time. He has also created songs for other musicians.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Matthew Lambert was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He grew up in this city. He left high school before finishing. After school, he worked in a factory.
How Hilltop Hoods Started
Suffa met his bandmate MC Pressure in the early 1990s. They were both students at Blackwood High School. Together, they formed the group Hilltop Hoods. After releasing a demo and two albums, their band became very popular. This happened with their album The Calling in 2003.
Suffa's Music Production Work
Suffa also creates music for other artists. He released his first solo album in 2002. It was a collection of songs called Suffering City Vol. 1. This album featured many artists singing over Suffa's music. Musicians like Muphin, Pegasus, DJ Bonez, and Reason were on the album.
Suffa once explained his ideas about making hip hop music. He believed that keeping the sound a bit "rough" made it better. He also said producers should look for samples everywhere. He meant they should use sounds from all kinds of music.
Working with Other Artists
After the Hilltop Hoods' album Drinking from the Sun came out, Suffa produced a free music collection. It was called The Good Life in the Sun. This collection had new versions of songs from the album. It also featured a song with other Australian artists.
In 2013, Suffa worked with MC Drapht from Western Australia. They released a song together called "Salute." Drapht also appeared on the Hilltop Hoods' album Walking Under Stars. He performed on the song "Brainbox."
The Hilltop Hoods released Walking Under Stars in 2014. Suffa said this album was like a "companion piece" to Drinking From the Sun. He mentioned that some songs on Walking Under Stars were ideas from years before.
Suffa also produced a song called "Change My Way" for Adelaide MC K21. This song came out in 2014. He has also produced music for groups like Funkoars and singer Kate Miller-Heidke.
Public Appearances
Suffa has appeared on TV shows. In 2006, he was on the ABC quiz show Spicks and Specks.
In 2009, he was in a video with radio host Scott Dooley. They filmed it in the Australian town of Sale, Victoria.
Supporting Important Causes
In 2007, Suffa worked with PETA. This group helps animals. Suffa supported their campaign about how chickens are raised for food. He spoke out about the conditions on some farms. He wanted people to know that animals should be treated kindly.
Other Activities and Views
In 2013, Suffa became an ambassador for live music in South Australia. This meant he helped support local music events. He said that having a strong live music scene is very important.
Suffa's Thoughts on Music
Suffa has shared his thoughts on hip hop music. He believes that Australian Aboriginal hip hop artists are very talented. He supports artists like Trials and Briggs. He thinks they inspire many young people.
Suffa also believes that music should not be a competition. He thinks artists should make music for themselves. He said there are no big rivalries in Australian hip hop like in other countries. He is glad for that.
He also mentioned that the band's musical tastes have grown over time. He said they used to be "narrow-minded" when they were younger. Now, they listen to many different kinds of music.
Suffa is very thankful for his life. He feels lucky to make music for a living.
Personal Life
In 2012, Suffa shared some happy news. He told an Adelaide newspaper that he had asked his partner, Carlie, to marry him. He bought her an engagement ring in New York. He proposed to her in a special place where they first met.
In May 2012, he confirmed his engagement on a radio show.
Suffa also collects Coogi sweaters. These sweaters became famous because of hip hop artists like Biggie Smalls and Snoop Dogg. He said his wife doesn't always like the look of them. But he finds them very comfortable.
In July 2016, Suffa and Carlie welcomed their first child, a daughter.
