Their videos are all of the same style: The members of the band are in exotic surroundings, and they all wear similar styles of clothing (for example, in Ch!pz in Black, they all wear black outfits). As such, they overcome a horse thief in "Cowboy", aliens who kidnapped their fellow campers in "Ch!pz in Black", a magic lamp thief in 1001 Arabian Nights, and in One, Two, Three! they fight against their evil selfs. All of this happens amidst clips of highly stylized dance moves, which inevitably defeat their enemies.
Rach-L
Rach-L (real name, Rachel van Hoogen, born 27th November 1983) has been singing and dancing fanatically since she was 11. "Using a hairbrush as a microphone, I gave shows on birthdays, with music from Michael Jackson or Whitney Houston. I acted like I was standing on a big stage, and my family was the public!". It was a logic step that Rach-L's parents signed her up for a dancingschool. There she could focus her attention on her big passion. Rach-L developed her dancing skills very quick. She was soon asked to give streetdance lessons to other groups at the dancing school. Beside singing and dancing, Rach-L’s biggest hobbies are fashion and shopping. A well groomed appearance is a must for Rach-L; therefore, it's not a surprise she finished her study visagy with great marks.
Peter
Peter (born 19th April 1984) is a real streetboy. He was more often with his friends on the square than in the livingroom. And if he was at home, he was only busy with playing the newest video- and computer-games, although Peter's mother. Outside, he was always skating and by way of his friends, he came in touch with some streetdancers. "I found them really cool and I wanted to become just as good as they were, or even better. I trained with them every day and I also went to all sorts of workshops from famous dancers and choreographs". Because of his dancing-skills, Peter was attracting the attention of professionals from showbizz. In the past few years, he has regularly been performing as a background dancer for several national and international artists. When Peter had seen a little bit of the artist life, he knew it for sure: he also wanted a place in the spotlight. Next to his dancinglessons, he began to follow singing-lessons to develop into an allround artist.
C!lla
Cilla (born 11th Dezember 1985) is the youngest member of the group. She always knew that she wanted to make a career in the showbizz. She participated in several talent hunts and she stood as a 5 year old girl in Henny Huisman’s Mini-Playbackshow. "Now and then, I watch the video and then I hear my parents and my brother say: see Cilla, you always had it in you !" Still, she finds it very important to finish her school. "That's not easy" says Cilla. Therefore, she spends every free hour in her busy schedule with Chipz to study for test papers and preliminary examinations. "It is hard, but if you really want to, you can combine it". Matter-of-fact Cilla can't be stopped anymore: she sings and dances the whole day and is determined to gain big successes with Chipz.
Kev!n
Kevin (born 14th Februar 1985) has, beside his love for singing and dancing, a weakness for cellphones, computers and all other electronic gadgets. He can be busy with them whole day long and he likes to solve technical problems which others can't solve. In sports, he is also shining. Because of this, he had to make a hard decision when he was 16: he had to choose beten becoming a professional soccerplayer, or go on seriously with singing and dancing. When he became European Streetdance Champion in 1999, Kevin knew it for sure: "I only wanted one thing : conquer the world of showbizz !" Now he can put his unbridled energy and passion for singing and dancing in Chipz. Kevin still plays soccer, but now he does that on his CIOS-opleiding. "Maybe once I will be cheered in a soccerstadium. Seeing 80 000 people go crazy for Chipz, that sounds really cool to me", Kevin says.
In the Netherlands, many radio stations did not play the Ch!pz' songs because most of the listeners found their songs too childish. However, thanks to promotions on Fox Kids, Ch!pz became one of the most well-known bands in the Netherlands. Within a year and a half, the band had had three singles at the top of the Dutch singles charts. All of their singles went straight to the number 1 position, except Captain Hook and their debut single Ch!pz in Black. Their debut album The Adventures of Ch!pz was released in 2004 in the Netherlands, which went straight to number 1 in the Dutch album chart. In 2005, The World of Ch!pz was released, their second album. Singles from it include 1001 Arabian Nights , One, Two, Three! and Carnival, of which all peaked at the #1 position.
At the beginning of 2005, "Ch!pz in Black", the first single from Ch!pz released in Germany, and climbed to #2 on the German charts. Shortly thereafter, at the beginning of May 2005, their second single, "Cowboy", made it to the second place as well. A week later, it made it all the way to #1 position.
Their videos are all of the same style: The members of the band are in exotic surroundings, and they all wear similar styles of clothing (for example, in Ch!pz in Black, they all wear black outfits). As such, they overcome a horse thief in "Cowboy", aliens who kidnapped their fellow campers in "Ch!pz in Black", a magic lamp thief in 1001 Arabian Nights, and in One, Two, Three! they fight against their evil selves. All of this happens amidst clips of highly stylized dance moves, which inevitably defeat their enemies.
In April 2006, they released a new single in the Netherlands, Gangstertown. Two months after the release of the single, that peaked at #5 in the Dutch Top 40, an EP was also released, Past:Present:Future (Part 1). A music video was shot for "Waikiki Beach" too, but was never released on single. In late September, their latest single "One Day When I Grow Up" was released. The single entered the Dutch charts at #29 and climbed up to peak at #7. A second EP, Past:Present:Future (Part 2), was released in November 2006.
"Cowboy" was released in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2007, while "Ch!pz in Black" is now slated for a March 26 release.
In December 2007, they released a new song, "Make a big splash", entering at number 3.
After that, they made a TV programme named Chipz Dance Xperienz, in which they showed their choreographies. After that, to support the programme, in September 2008 they released "CDX" (Chipz Dance Xperienz), their new CD, preceded by the single "Dance Xperienz"
2011
1929
Ch!pz Lyrics
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The gangster is here, it's on tonight
We're untouchable like Elliot Ness
And Al Capone, you will be next
Don't do it
Oh, call the police
Don't do it
Nananana, 19, 1929
Nananana, 19, 1929
And don't stop, let it shine
Welcome back to 1929
Celebrities at Cotton Club
Come play that tune and see the show
But on the streets and underground
New York City, a Gangster town
Don't do it
Oh, call the police
Don't do it
We're comming throught to you, you, you
Nananana, 19, 1929
Nananana, 19, 1929
And don't stop, let it shine
Welcome back to 1929
The song "1929" by Ch!pz is a nostalgic celebration of the Prohibition era, a time in American history when production and sale of alcohol were prohibited. The lyrics speak of gangsters, speakeasies, and the Cotton Club, a famous jazz club in Harlem that was frequented by the rich and famous of the time. The song starts with a proclamation that the gangsters are back and ready for a fight, asserting their power and control over the city. They claim to be untouchable like Elliot Ness, a famous American law enforcement agent who led the Untouchables, a group of agents who worked to bring down notorious gangster Al Capone. The song's chorus invites the listener to join them on their journey back to 1929, a time when lawlessness reigned and the world was their oyster.
The verses of the song depict the contrast between the world of the rich and glamorous celebrities who frequented the Cotton Club and the gritty world of the gangsters who ruled the streets. While the Cotton Club offered a shiny escape from reality, the underground world of speakeasies was the true playground of the gangsters. The song's message is clear: they are coming through, and no one can stop them.
Overall, "1929" is a catchy, upbeat celebration of the lawless world of gangsters and speakeasies that characterized the Prohibition era. It pays homage to a bygone era and offers a fun, entertaining look at a time when the world was both glamorous and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
We're back again to take the fight
We have returned to engage in another battle
The gangster is here, it's on tonight
The gangster is present and ready to act tonight
We're untouchable like Elliot Ness
Our invincibility is akin to that of Elliot Ness
And Al Capone, you will be next
Al Capone, being our opponent, will face the same fate soon
Don't do it
Do not take any actions
Oh, call the police
Seek the help of law enforcement
We're coming through to you, you, you
We are arriving at your location
Nananana, 19, 1929
Repeating the year 1929 in a musical manner
And don't stop, let it shine
Continue the activity with excellence
Welcome back to 1929
We have arrived in the year 1929 and welcome you here as well
Celebrities at Cotton Club
Famous personalities are at the Cotton Club
Come play that tune and see the show
Join us in listening to the music and watching the performance
But on the streets and underground
In the gritty and hidden parts of the city
New York City, a Gangster town
New York City is a place dominated by gangs
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.