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History

3 The Hard Way''s first release was Hip Hop Holiday, which was released in 1994. The song spent five weeks at the top of the New Zealand charts, selling in excess of thirty thousand copies, and became a Kiwi anthem. Backed by the success of the record and the top three status of its follow up, Many Rivers, the group released their debut album later that year, Old School Prankstas, which went platinum in 1995. 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... {Kiwi}- The bestfriend of Ricey. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Hip Hop Holiday spent three weeks at #1 and also charted across the Tasman, peeking at #5. The song featured an element of Dreadlock Holiday by 10CC. By the end of 1995 the boys decided to take a break. 10cc is a British rock music group who achieved their greatest commercial success during the 1970s. ...

That break lasted longer than anyone anticipated, and, despite a number of demos freshly recorded, it wasn’t until a chance meeting with Alan Jansson in 2001 that 3 The Hard Way found themselves back in the studio, signing a deal with Joy label through Sony Music. 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... ...

3 The Hard Way released their second album Eyes On The Prize in 2003. Eyes on the Prize: Americas Civil Rights Years (1954-1965) is a documentary series about the American Civil Rights Movement. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Third member Lance 'DJ Damage' Manuel did not rejoin the band when they reformed.

Band Members

Chris Mighty Boy C Maiai
Mike DJ Mike Mixx Paton

• former

Lance DJ Damage Manuel

Discography

Albums

• Old School Prankstas (1995)
• Eyes On The Prize (2003)

1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eyes on the Prize: Americas Civil Rights Years (1954-1965) is a documentary series about the American Civil Rights Movement. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Singles

• Hip Hop Holiday (1994)
• Many Rivers (1994)
• It's On (Move to This) (2001)