Ch!pz

Ch!pz is a Dutch pop music band that originated in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their music captivated a young audience. The group was formed in 2003, after several rounds of tryouts for Fox Kids.

Ch!pz
OriginAmsterdam, Netherlands
GenresBubblegum Pop, Europop, Eurodance
Years active
  • 2003–2011
  • 2018–present
LabelsUniversal
Websitechipz.nl
MembersKevin Hellenbrand
Rachel van den Hoogen
Cilla Niekoop
Peter Rost

Career

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 three singles at the top of the Dutch singles charts. All of their singles went straight to the number one 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 one in the Dutch album chart. In 2005, their second album, The World of Ch!pz, was released. Singles from it include 1001 Arabian Nights; One, Two, Three!; and Carnival, all of which peaked at the number one position.

At the beginning of 2005, "Ch!pz in Black", the first single from Ch!pz, was released in Germany and climbed to the second position on the German charts. Shortly thereafter, at the beginning of May in 2005, their second single, "Cowboy", made it to the second position as well. A week later, the song made it all the way to the first 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 defeats their enemies.

In April of 2006, they released a new single in the Netherlands, Gangstertown. Two months after the release of the single, that peaked at number five 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 the single. In late September, their latest single, "One Day When I Grow Up" was released. The single entered the Dutch charts at number 29 and climbed up to peak at number seven. A second EP, Past:Present:Future (Part 2), was released in November of 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 of 2007, they released a new song, "Make a big splash", entering at number three.

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 of 2008, they released "CDX" (Chipz Dance Xperienz), their new CD, preceded by the single "Dance Xperienz".

Ch!pz continued to tour during 2009 and 2010, and their last concert was on November 27, 2010. During this time, plans for a new album, "The New Adventures Of Ch!pz", was being planned. A new single was also in the works.

Unfortunately, the management didn’t think Ch!pz’ new album would be successful and instead decided to cancel the new releases. The members of Ch!pz attempted to gain rights to the Ch!pz name through legal battle but were unsuccessful.

Ch!pz disbanded following this, they officially disbanded on January 1, 2011, with the official announcement following on January 3, 2011.

On October 23, 2018, the group reunited with the same members as before. They have stated that they want to make a comeback in the music industry after an April fools joke that was well received by many fans.[1]

Members
  • Rach-L (Rachel van Hoogen, born November 27, 1983)
  • C!lla (Cilla Niekoop, born December 11, 1985)
  • P3ter (Peter Rost, born April 19, 1984)
  • Kev!n (Kevin Hellenbrand, born February 14, 1985)

Discography

Albums

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
NL
[2]		 AUT
[3]		 GER
[4]		 SWE
[5]		 SWI
[6]
The Adventures of Ch!pz
  • Released: 4 February 2004
  • Label: Glam Slam / Universal
 2993520
The World of Ch!pz
  • Released: 11 March 2005
  • Label: Glam Slam / Universal
 265—12
Past: Present: Future[upper-alpha 1]
  • Released: 23 June 2006
  • Label: Glam Slam / Universal
 192955—73
  • NVPI: Gold
CDX (Ch!pz Dance Xperienz)
  • Released: 12 September 2008
  • Label: Glam Slam / Universal
 39————
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Compilation albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
NL
[2]
The H!tz Collection
  • Released: 4 May 2007
  • Label: Glam Slam / Universal
 10
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Singles

As lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NL
Top 40
[7]		 NL
Top 100
[2]		 AUT
[3]		 BEL (FLA)
[8]		 GER
[4]		 NOR
[9]		 SWE
[5]		 SWI
[6]		 UK
[10]
"Ch!pz in Black (Who You Gonna Call)" 2003 2124021932—
  • NVPI: Platinum
 The Adventures of Ch!pz
"Cowboy" 111371—3244
  • NVPI: Platinum
"Captain Hook" 2004 539—14——19—
  • NVPI: Gold
"1001 Arabian Nights" 112—3——3—
  • NVPI: Platinum
 The World of Ch!pz
"One, Two, Three" 2005 1131—40——47—
  • NVPI: Platinum
"Carnival" 1128—28——32—
"Gangstertown (Past-Present-Future)" 2006 52223834——58— Past: Present: Future
"One Day When I Grow Up" 72——[upper-alpha 2]—————
"Christmas Time Is Here" 8446—73——56—
"Studio 54" 2007 87———————
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
  • Kung Fu Beat (2004) [11]
  • Moviestar (2004) [12]

Other appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NL
Top 40
[7]		 NL
Top 100
[2]
"Als je iets kan doen"
(charity single by supergroup Artiesten voor Azië)		 2005 11 Non-album single
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Notes
  1. Past: Present: Future was split up in two parts, released as two separate EPs in the Netherlands. The first EP, called Past: Present: Future Part I, achieved a gold status but didn't chart on the Album Top 100. The second EP, called Past: Present: Future Part II, did chart and reached the 19th position, as listed here. In Austria, Germany and Switzerland the two EPs were released together as one studio album and charted as such.
  2. "One Day When I Grow Up" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 13 on the Ultratip chart, which acts as an extension to the Ultratop 50.[8]
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References
  1. Smèrrig belde Ch!pz ‘tot vervelens aan toe', en dus is de comeback in Den Bosch
  2. Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Ch!pz" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  3. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Ch!pz" (in German). Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  4. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Ch!pz" (in German). German Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  5. Hung, Steffen. "Discografi Ch!pz" (in Swedish). Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  6. Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Ch!pz" (in German). Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  7. "Top 40 artiesten: Ch!pz" (in Dutch). top40.nl.
  8. Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Ch!pz" (in Dutch). Flanders Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  9. Hung, Steffen. "Discography Ch!pz". Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  10. "Ch!pz: full Official Chart history". officialcharts.com.
  11. Kung fu Beat on Discogs
  12. Moviestar on Discogs
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