Hip Hip Hura () is an eleventh studio album by the Indonesian singer, Chrisye, released in December 1986 by Musica Studios. Recorded in collaboration with Adjie Soetama, the album, with a similar beat to his previous album Aku Cinta Dia, was later certified silver. However, Chrisye was accused of plagiarism over the title song owing to similarities between it and Kenny Loggins' song "Footloose".

Recording Hip Hip Hura was Chrisye's second collaboration with Adjie Soetama, after Aku Cinta Dia, which was released earlier that year.Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. pp. 245–247 (Indonesian) Chrisye later stated that Hip Hip Hura was the second part of light beat trilogy, after Aku Cinta Dia but before 1987's Nona Lisa.Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. p. 249 (Indonesian)

Alex Hasyim, who had previously worked on Aku Cinta Dia, was booked as choreographer for Chrisye. Although initially unsure of the possibilities owing to the singer's well known stiff stage persona, Hasyim later noted that Chrisye enjoyed the choreography. He kept the dance moves simple to avoid breaking Chrisye's concentration while singing.Hasyim, Alex in Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. p. 360 (Indonesian)

Reception Despite Chrisye's concerns that the fast tempo did not work for him, Hip Hip Hura was well received. It was certified silver in 1987, with the title song "Hip Hip Hura" receiving a BASF award. In his biography, Chrisye stated that the public was still riding the "euphoria" of Aku Cinta Dia, which had similar musical styles.

The title song, "Hip Hip Hura", faced criticism due to its similarity to Kenny Loggins' 1984 single "Footloose" with the public accusing Chrisye of plagiarism. He later noted that it was meant to be a translation.

Reissues Hip Hip Hura has been reissued twice, once on CD in 2004"Chrisye Rilis Ulang 22 Album Lawas ". KotaBNI News. 28 October 2004. and once as part of the Chrisye Masterpiece Trilogy Limited Edition in 2007.

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