Egyptian Hip Hop formed in late 2008 by guitarist/vocalist Alex Hewett and Louis Stevenson-Miller (guitar). Recruiting their friends Nick Delap(bass) and Alex Pierce (drums) they began rehearsing and writing songs, soon gaining the attention of many new music publications, including NME who gave away a demo version of the song Rad Pitt on an online mixtape also featuring the likes of Kindness and Everything Everything in late 2009.

Playing minor music festival slots, supporting fellow Manchester act Dutch Uncles and embarking on their own U.K. tour the band gained more attention and were tipped to support White Lies at at the opening of new Manchester venue Fac 251 but had to pull out due to other commitments.

Following the release of debut double A-side single Wild Human Child/Heavenly, produced by Sam Eastgate of Late of the Pier and recording of a music video for Wild Human Child the band were invited to play much more prolific festival slots, including Glastonbury and T in the Park. BBC Radio One DJ Nick Grimshaw named Wild Human Child his single of the week and have recorded live sessions for Huw Stephens show.

The band recorded their debut EP at Club Ralph Studios in London with producer Hudson Mohawke. The EP features, alongside a re-recorded version of Rad Pitt new songs titled Moon Crooner and Middle Name Period.