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-Lโs 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 Huismanโs 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
ROCKSTAR
Ch!pz Lyrics
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A Star on Sunset B. is understood
We put our make up on and hit the stage
We're gonna blow you away
'Cause when the music starts and all the lights are on
We're gonna play all night long
Wanna play the guitar, gonna rock it for you
Oho, rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna drive a fast car 'cause that's what they do
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
We put the spandex on and fix the hair
The fans are screaming, they are everywhere
Turn on the radio
They play our song
from London to L.A.
This can't be wrong
'Cause when the music starts and all the lights are on
We gonna play all nights long
Rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna play the guitar, gonna rock it for you
Oho, rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna drive a fast car 'cause that's what they do
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
Rockstar
We're gonna make our way to Hollywood
A Star on Sunset B. is understood
We put our make up on and hit the stage
We're gonna blow- you away
'Cause when the music starts and all the lights are on
We're gonna play all night long
Rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna play the guitar, gonna rock it for you
Oho, rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna drive a fast car 'cause that's what they do
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
We put the spandex on and fix the hair
The fans are screaming, they are everywhere
Turn on the radio
They play our song
from London to L.A.
This can't be wrong
'Cause when the music starts and all the lights are on
We gonna play all nights long
Rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna play the guitar, gonna rock it for you
Oho, rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Wanna drive a fast car 'cause that's what they do
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
The song "Rockstar" by Ch!pz features the dreams and aspirations of becoming a star in Hollywood. The lyrics detail the excitement and anticipation that come with preparing for a live show, from putting on make-up to donning spandex and fixing hair. The crowds are shown as being incredibly enthusiastic, as they scream and flock to be a part of the performance. The mood of the song is one of triumph and exhilaration. It is a testament to the power of music and its ability to bring people together.
The chorus of "Rockstar" focuses on the desire to be a part of the Hollywood scene. It references driving fast cars and playing guitar for a crowd. All of this is presented as being possible through the power of rock and roll. The song seems to be speaking to anyone who has ever felt the pull of the stage and the desire to be famous. It is an optimistic and upbeat song, encouraging all those who hear it to go after their dreams.
Overall, "Rockstar" is a fun and exciting song that captures the feeling of being a part of something big. It celebrates the magic of music and the dreams of those who want to be a part of the glamorous world of Hollywood.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna make our way to Hollywood
We have a plan to go to Hollywood
A Star on Sunset B. is understood
We aim to become famous on Sunset Boulevard
We put our make up on and hit the stage
We prepare ourselves and perform on stage
We're gonna blow you away
Our performance will leave a strong impression on the audience
'Cause when the music starts and all the lights are on
During the performance, with the music and lighting effects
We're gonna play all night long
We'll perform for a long time, without a break
Rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
We aspire to become rockstars
Wanna play the guitar, gonna rock it for you
We want to partake in playing the guitar and rock it for the audience
Oho, rockstar, wanna be a rockstar
Oh yes, we really want to become rockstars
Wanna drive a fast car 'cause that's what they do
We also want to drive a fast car because that's what rockstars tend to do
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
We have a strong desire to become famous rockstars
We put the spandex on and fix the hair
As part of our preparation, we dress up in flashy clothing with styled hair
The fans are screaming, they are everywhere
Our fans are passionate and present everywhere we perform
Turn on the radio
We request to turn on the radio
They play our song
As a result of our success, our song is played on the radio
from London to L.A.
Our song is being played and appreciated globally, from London to Los Angeles
This can't be wrong
Our success is undeniable and real
We gonna play all nights long
We'll perform for a long time, without a break
I wanna be a star, I wanna be a rockstar
We have a strong desire to become famous rockstars
Contributed by Julian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rhaegos the Sky Dragon
Chipz rock. I only found these guys a few days ago and I love them.
Artificial Anime Universe
Ah!
Late 90's music
still can feel the beat!
Isabel
Tolles Lied ๐ถ ๐ ๐ tolle Band gewesen. War Mega Fan gewesen als Teenie. ๐
Jonathan Daniel
Comeback
robert
very nice song i love it
Houssena
My Favorite Song <3I miss them so much , it hurts:(And i will Love them forever and ever <3
Patricia Rasmus
After all those years is this sdtill my favorite song! I'd never realysed I become a rock fan because of Chipz! Tnx Chipz i've got a really nice lifestyle because of you! Why did you stop it's really said!
tatufan3
they have been performing together again but no new songs are planned and I think they stopped because of their lat album did not do very well as they planned a new album called 'the new adventures of ch!pz' but the album got canclled
RIA2919
A VERY GOOD SONG! ROCKSTAR!!!!!
Missi Violett
It's been so many years and Kevin married someone else than me. My younger self would be heartbroken and my older self is still drooling over him๐