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
A Little Bit
Ch!pz Lyrics
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A little bit of lalala, lala
My friend there's something going on
Won't you come along? (Come on!)
Let's spread the word around
It's gonna going down tonight
Knock on every door
Let's get off the ground
Right now we can be the way we should be
'Cause I know where to go and what we need
A little bit of you, a little bit of me
A little bit of lalala lala
A little bit of everything, I know you like it
A little bit of rain, a little bit of sunshine and lalala, lala
Everybody needs it, I know you like it too
Let's go cruising through the day, tomorrow's far away
Everybody knows, it's gonna going down tonight
Just get on the ride, it will change your life
That's the way it goes
Right now there's no place I'd rather go to
'Cause right here we've got everything we need
A little bit of you, a little bit of me
A little bit of lalala, lala
My friend there's something going on
Won't you come along? (Come on!)
Won't you come and share this moment with me?
I would like to spend it with you (Spend it with you)
'Cause I know I can show you just how good it can be
Won't you leave me waiting, baby, come with me
A little bit of you, a little bit of me
A little bit of lalala lala
A little bit of everything, I know you like it
A little bit of you, a little bit of me
A little bit of lalala, lala
My friend there's something going on
Won't you come along? (Come on!)
A little bit of you, a little bit of me
A little bit of lalala, lala
My friend there's something going on
Won't you come along?
The song "A Little Bit" by Ch!pz is an upbeat, energetic song about living in the moment and enjoying life. The lyrics describe the desire to share a fun experience with a friend, and encourage them to come along on an adventure.
The chorus repeats the phrase "A little bit of you, a little bit of me, a little bit of lalala" to emphasize the idea of sharing and coming together to create something enjoyable. The song also mentions different weather elements like rain and sunshine, to suggest that even the contrasting elements in life can be appreciated and enjoyed.
The lyrics demonstrate a carefree and adventurous spirit, encouraging listeners to come along for the ride and experience something fun and exciting. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo of the song further emphasize this sense of joy and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
A little bit of you, a little bit of me
We bring different things to the table, and that's okay. Let's mix and mingle and see what we can create.
A little bit of lalala, lala
Sometimes we don't need the right words to express ourselves. Let's just feel the rhythm and let it move us.
My friend there's something going on
I have a feeling that there's something amazing happening, and I want you to experience it with me.
Won't you come along? (Come on!)
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Let's make memories together.
Let's spread the word around
This moment is too good to keep to ourselves. Let's invite others to join us and make it a party.
It's gonna going down tonight
Something incredible is going to happen tonight, and we're going to be a part of it.
Knock on every door
Let's not leave anyone out. We want everyone to come and experience this moment with us.
What'cha waiting for?
Don't hesitate! Jump on board and let's go on this adventure together.
Let's get off the ground
Let's break free from our usual routine and do something different. Let's elevate our spirits and have some fun.
Right now we can be the way we should be
This is the perfect moment to be ourselves and let loose. Let's enjoy the moment and forget about all of our worries.
'Cause I know where to go and what we need
Trust me, I have a plan, and I know exactly what we need to make this moment unforgettable.
A little bit of everything, I know you like it
We're going to have a mix of different experiences, and I know you're going to love it.
A little bit of rain, a little bit of sunshine and lalala, lala
We're going to have ups and downs, but we're going to experience it all together and enjoy the ride.
Everybody needs it, I know you like it too
We all need to let loose and have fun sometimes, and I know you're going to enjoy it just as much as I will.
Let's go cruising through the day, tomorrow's far away
Let's take advantage of this moment and enjoy every second of it. We don't have to worry about tomorrow right now.
Just get on the ride, it will change your life
Trust me, this moment is going to be unforgettable. It will make a lasting impact on your life.
That's the way it goes
Life is unpredictable, and we never know what could happen. Let's make the most of this moment and enjoy it while it lasts.
Right now there's no place I'd rather go to
This moment is exactly where I want to be. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
'Cause right here we've got everything we need
We have each other, and that's all we need to make this moment special.
Won't you come and share this moment with me?
I want to share this unforgettable moment with you. Let's make memories together.
I would like to spend it with you (Spend it with you)
You're important to me, and I want to share this moment with you. Let's create memories that will last a lifetime.
'Cause I know I can show you just how good it can be
Trust me, this moment is going to be unforgettable. I want to show you how good it can be and share this experience with you.
Won't you leave me waiting, baby, come with me
Don't make me wait any longer! Let's enjoy this moment together and create unforgettable memories.
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.