Free tracks can be downloaded at their offical website, www.hypercrush.com.
Early career (2006-2007)
Hyper Crush began with Fontaine and Moronie. Originally, the name of the band was the Bel-Airs, but the name changed along with their style. They sought a female vocalist to go along with Fontaine, and their long-time friend Valentine took the job.
The group first gained widespread exposure through their MySpace page. They began playing shows in Los Angeles and other places in and around California. In late 2007, they released their debut, Mixtape Volume 1, which contained 31 original Hyper Crush songs. Along with the mixtape, they also released independently-made music videos for "The Deloreon" and "Slow Motion".
Both musically and in their appearance, Hyper Crush makes copious references to the decades of the 1950s and 1980s.[citation needed] For example, they have made references to Nintendo, Technicolor, Hypercolor clothing, and Genesis. They even used sounds from Nintendo's Duck Hunt game to begin the song "The Arcade" and music from The Legend of Zelda to end it.
The Arcade (2008)
The Arcade, released on May 1, 2008, was the debut album of Hyper Crush, and the follow-up to Mixtape Volume 1. The album featured 13 songs, 2 of which had been previously released on the mixtape.
At the CD release party hosted by Hyper for the album. party, they also premiered the video for "The Arcade", the title track of the album, although it was not put online and made viewable to the public until June 30.The video was a joint project of Six29 Entertainment and A hill Productions and was directed by Mickey Finnegan.It was Hyper Crush's third video, but the first one to be professionally done.
Signing with Universal Motown
In early November 2008, Hyper Crush signed with Universal Motown. They said in a 2008 interview for BVTV (Bella Vista High School in California) that they had a new album coming out and it was "almost done". They said that since "The Arcade" was independently released, they would re-use about 8 of the songs from The Arcade and the rest of the new album would be new songs. They also stated that they don't have a final name for the new album, then added, perhaps facetiously, that Bella Vista Rocks The Arcade was the working title. In another BVTV interview, in 2009, the band said they were still "mixing down" the album and hoping for a release that summer.
Hyper Crush released the video for "Robo Tech" in late February 2009. This was their fourth video and second video to be professionally done. It was directed by Mickey Finnegan, as was "The Arcade".
The delays in releasing their second album incited the band to release some material through a different channel, and they released their second mixtape on the Internet on June 26, 2009. Valentine spoke about the mixtape:
“ We wanted to make something cool to put out, especially because our album seems like it’s taking long to people... We were like, ‘Okay, it’s hard to put the album out so we’re gonna put out a 21-song mixtape.’ Making new music is important to us and we want to give that to our fans.”
Hyper Crush released the first single off their upcoming album on September 17, 2009, titled "Keep Up". They have also filmed a music video which is yet to be released.
Keep Up
Hyper Crush Lyrics
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Wait girl not so fast
Slow it down now make it last
I've been chasin you all night
Dancin to the song like
Move, your body to the beat
Shes a freak like
Yup girl why you teasing me
Just peep the scenery
Im so ill at movin my feet
That i dont even need a beat
Can you keep up
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
Can you spin me like a record
Spin me like a record
Record, record (x2)
Can you keep up
Go, go, go, go (x2)
Okay, keep coming around my way
Boy you like how my nails are painted
Grab me by the waist and move
If you see me flyin past ya
Its just because im faster
Im waiting so come capture me
If you got those speakers blastin
Got moves like michael jackson
Then show me your a dancin machine ma-chine
Can you keep up
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
Can you spin me like a record
Spin me like a record
Record, record
Can you keep up
Go, go, go, go (x2)
Stop chick not so quick
The Donny pull out, look at my oh!
It's true, I'm a maniac and I'm bringin' the 80s back
And all these ladies attack me when I bring 'em to the sack
My style, my sway, the way that I walk and keep up with my pave, come play
As I bend over and tighten my shoelace
See you do a double take, see you do a double take, take, take, take take
Can you keep up
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
Can you spin me like a record
Spin me like a record
Record, record (x2)
"Keep Up" by Hyper Crush is a fast-paced, high-energy dance song that's all about being able to keep up with each other's moves on the dance floor. The song starts off with the rapper telling the girl to slow down and make the night last longer. He's been chasing her all night, dancing to the beat, and he wants her to keep up with him because he's a freak who can dance without even needing a beat. He challenges her to keep up with his body moving back and forth like speakers and to spin him like a record on the turntable.
Then the girl takes the lead and challenges the rapper to keep up with her because she's faster than him. She asks him to grab her by the waist and move, telling him that if he can keep up with her moves, he can capture her. She's got moves like Michael Jackson and wants to see if he can keep up with her dancing machine skills. The two playfully challenge each other on the dance floor, seeing who can spin the other like a record and move their bodies to the beat.
In the last verse, the rapper talks about his style and how he's bringing the 80s back with his maniac dance moves that attract all the ladies. He tells the girl to come play with him and watch as he bends over to tighten his shoelace, causing her to do a double take. The song ends on a high note, with the two dancing together and challenging each other to keep up with their moves.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait girl not so fast
The singer is asking the girl to slow down as she is moving too fast for him to keep up with her and he tries to extend the moment to last longer.
Slow it down now make it last
The singer is telling the girl to slow down and maintain the moment to last longer.
I've been chasin you all night
The singer has been pursuing the girl throughout the night.
Dancin to the song like
The singer and the girl are dancing to the song together.
Move, your body to the beat
The singer is asking the girl to move her body to the rhythm of the music.
Shes a freak like
The girl is an exceptional dancer.
Imma Imma freak Imma Imma freak freak feak
The singer is also a good dancer and is expressing it through the lyrics.
Yup girl why you teasing me
The singer is asking why the girl is teasing him with her dance moves.
Just peep the scenery
The singer is asking the girl to observe their surroundings while they dance.
Im so ill at movin my feet
The singer is boasting about his exceptional dancing skills.
That i dont even need a beat
The singer is so good at dancing that he doesn't need music to dance.
Can you keep up
The singer is asking if the girl can match his dancing abilities and keep up with him.
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
The singer is describing his dance moves, which are in sync with the rhythm of the music.
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
The singer is dancing so fast that his sneakers are barely visible.
Can you spin me like a record
The singer is asking the girl to spin him like a DJ spins a record.
Record, record (x2)
The singer repeats the word 'record' to emphasize his request.
Go, go, go, go (x2)
The singer is urging the girl to keep up with his fast dance moves.
Okay, keep coming around my way
The singer is asking the girl to keep coming around him.
Boy you like how my nails are painted
The girl is highlighting her painted nails to impress the singer.
Grab me by the waist and move
The singer is asking the girl to hold him by his waist and dance with him.
If you see me flyin past ya
The singer is bragging that he can dance faster than anyone else.
Its just because im faster
The singer is telling the girl that he is faster than anyone else on the dance floor.
Im waiting so come capture me
The singer is inviting the girl to capture him with her dance moves.
If you got those speakers blastin
The singer is asking the girl if the music is loud enough for her to dance to.
Got moves like michael jackson
The singer is comparing his dance moves to the legendary Michael Jackson's moves.
Then show me your a dancin machine ma-chine
The singer is challenging the girl to prove that she is also an exceptional dancer.
Stop chick not so quick
The singer is asking the girl to stop moving so fast.
The Donny pull out, look at my oh!
The singer is referring to himself as 'Donny' and drawing attention to his flashy clothes or accessories.
It's true, I'm a maniac and I'm bringin' the 80s back
The singer is admitting that he is crazy and is bringing back the fashion and music style of the 1980s.
And all these ladies attack me when I bring 'em to the sack
The singer is saying that he attracts many women when he takes them to his place.
My style, my sway, the way that I walk and keep up with my pave, come play
The singer is describing his unique style, walk, and pace and asking the girl to come and dance with him.
As I bend over and tighten my shoelace
The singer is describing a dance move where he bends over and tightens his shoelace.
See you do a double take, see you do a double take, take, take, take take
The singer repeats the phrase 'double take' to emphasize the girl's reaction to his dance move.
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Wait girl not so fast
Slow it down now make it last
I've been chasin you all night
Dancin to the song like
Move, your body to the beat
Shes a freak like
Imma Imma freak Imma Imma freak freak feak
Yup girl why you teasing me
Just peep the scenery
Im so ill at movin my feet
That i dont even need a beat
Can you keep up
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
Can you spin me like a record
Spin me like a record
Record, record
Can you keep up
Go, go, go, go
Okay, keep coming around my way
Boy you like how my nails are painted
Grab me by the waist and move
If you see me flyin past ya
Its just because im faster
Im waiting so come capture me
If you got those speakers blastin
Got moves like michael jackson
Then show me your a dancin machine ma-chine
Can you keep up
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
Can you spin me like a record
Spin me like a record
Record, record
Can you keep up
Go, go, go, go
Stop chick not so quick
The Donny pull out, look at my oh!
It's true, I'm a maniac and I'm bringin' the 80s back
And all these ladies attack me when I bring 'em to the sack
My style, my sway, the way that I walk and keep up with my pave, come play
As I bend over and tighten my shoelace
See you do a double take, see you do a double take, take, take, take take
Can you keep up
With my body movin back and forth like speakers
When im dancin you can barely see my sneakers
Can you spin me like a record
Spin me like a record
Record, record
Chip Roberts
I wish Hyper Crush would make another album like The Arcade! This era was the perfect blend of eighties new wave with modern dance/electronic music.
ElectricYoshiHD
Me too !!!!
Higher Standards
I wonder what amount of money is to get them to do another album? Or what connection they need to get it accomplished. I work at the top of the entrainment industry and would die to help with anything.
I own a computer at home
11 years and I'm still jamming
Marilyn Johnson
I saw Hyper Crush live a few days ago and holy shit they're amazing live!!! Cant wait to see them again :D
Michael Garcia
This song still keeps up in 2022.
matagin
I continue to be amazed at their high production value despite their not being known to the greater public. I don't know how they do it but they are amazing.
douglas ramirez
THIS SONG IS STILL CRUSHING IT IN 2023 💪
Blissfully_pao21
i haven't known about them for long but they are the shit!! they need to be more recognized and given more credit for they're awesome music!
WebVMan
Hyper Crush seems to be one of the only bands who still believes music videos still need artistry. Thank goodness!