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.
Live Forever
Hyper Crush Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Poison in my body, soda pop with Bacardi, Ill kids with the flavor, hey yo, I'll catch you later
Neon Genesis, I need some medicine, live life to the fullest, rock the mullet
Rope chain, acid wash, power up the Macintosh, Dead broke, 80's baby, I think I'm going crazy
Mother earth, give me birth, I can see just what it's worth
I got a heavy heart just like a ton of dirt, hard work, everyday
Up until the levee breaks, get drunk, rock a show, eat then I got to go
Happiness is in my grips, spit flow, crush a groove, this is what the fuck we do
Time warp, hit the lever, this is how I live forever
The lyrics of Hyper Crush's song "Live Forever" reflect the band's signature blend of electronic dance music and rap, with a healthy dose of pop culture references thrown in for good measure. The opening line "Deep space travel on, I can see the Babylon, light speed atom bomb" sets the tone for a futuristic, space-centric theme that permeates the song. The contrast between the seemingly limitless potential of space and the singer's own physical limitations is reflected in the line "Poison in my body, soda pop with Bacardi, Ill kids with the flavor, hey yo, I'll catch you later." Here, the singer is acknowledging their own mortality and the need to make the most of the time they have.
The lyrics are peppered with references to pop culture, ranging from the 80s fashion trends of "rope chain, acid wash" to the anime series "Neon Genesis" that the singer needs medicine to cope with. The overall message of the song seems to be one of living life to the fullest, even in the face of inevitable mortality. The chorus of "Mother earth, give me birth, I can see just what it's worth, I got a heavy heart just like a ton of dirt" reflects a desire to appreciate the beauty of the world around us, despite the weight of the problems we face.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep space travel on, i can see the Babylon, light speed atom bomb
We are on a journey through space and I see great civilizations like Babylon, and technology like the light speed atom bomb.
Poison in my body, soda pop with Bacardi, Ill kids with the flavor, hey yo, I'll catch you later
I have harmful things in my body like poison, but still enjoy mixing Bacardi with soda. My friends are sick, but we'll talk later.
Neon Genesis, I need some medicine, live life to the fullest, rock the mullet
I want to strive and grow like in Neon Genesis, but need some help. I want to enjoy life to the fullest and even rock the mullet if I want to.
Rope chain, acid wash, power up the Macintosh, Dead broke, 80's baby, I think I'm going crazy
I like the fashion of wearing a rope chain and acid wash clothes, but also love technology like the Macintosh. I'm broke and born in the 80s, so sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind.
Mother earth, give me birth, I can see just what it's worth
I appreciate Mother Earth and hope for rebirth. I can see the real value of the world.
I got a heavy heart just like a ton of dirt, hard work, everyday
My heart is burdened and heavy like a ton of dirt. I know the value of working hard every day.
Up until the levee breaks, get drunk, rock a show, eat then I got to go
I'll party hard and perform well until the very end. After the show, it's time to eat and go.
Spaceship in the club, people be like what the fuck, homie-boy this is it
I bring an out-of-this-world experience to the club, and people are surprised. This is my moment to shine.
Happiness is in my grips, spit flow, crush a groove, this is what the fuck we do
I have happiness firmly under control. I'll confidently perform and make others dance. This is what we do.
Time warp, hit the lever, this is how I live forever
I'll travel through time and do whatever it takes to live my best life forever.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.