Rockford, Illinois... not exactly a hotbed of talent, although it has produced rock legends Cheap Trick, and (allegedly) the older brother from the TV hit "Blossom." Two boys, Saam, age 16 and Jonathan, 13, become heavily influenced by both Blossom and Cheap Trick. Naturally, they form a band.
Eight years later the two reform in Chicago under the Hey Champ moniker. Much smarter and poorer, they begin a musical journey that ended up on the intersection of Gainsbourg Avenue and Jarre Lane. Needing some additional help on the keys, Jonathan calls up his old Princeton chum Pete. The two met as outsiders at one of those tea and crumpet parties where everyone wears blazers and laughs through clenched teeth. His car packed with synthesizers and a prayer, Pete left the creature comforts of the Northeast and drove straight into the musical wilderness of the Midwest.
The trio soon becomes well known around Chicago for their pop savvy and production expertise. During the summer of 2008, they received a phone call from a Mr. Lupe Fiasco, who had seen a video for their song “Cold Dust Girl” on the Internet. Within a month Hey Champ was on a nationwide tour opening for Lupe and starting to record their first album under his FNF imprint. By early 2009, “Cold Dust Girl” had been spun in clubs on every continent (conceding Antarctica) and the band had gained stature in the rock and dance communities by sharing the stage with international sensations like Justice, Sebastian Tellier, The Sounds, Midnight Juggernauts, Kid Sister, Datarock, and The Bloody Beetroots just to name a few. With a schedule including some of the biggest festivals and tours of the year, international acclaim for their hit “Cold Dust Girl,” and a soon to be released debut album, Hey Champ is poised to become...the third greatest thing to come out of Rockford.
you guys are great. it's awesome that our hometown in Rockford is finally get recognized from you guys and cheap trick...and....and....Beef-a-roo and Olympic Tavern.
Anyways, keep up the awesome work! We'll be at your shows @ Lollapalooza and Summerfest!
Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All da Best in 2009! Enjoy your Friday & Weekend!
You guys are off the chain. GOOD MUSIC. Saw you all in Lawrence with the SOUNDS. And you all are chitown born... I am from the south burbs CHITOWN STAND UP!!!!
1) Hey Champ - Cold Dust Girl (Starters Dj's Remix) 2) Chester French - She Loves Everybody (Young Live Remix) 3) Hollywood Holt - Hollywood (Young Live Murder Remix) 4) Wiz Khalifa - Make it Hot (Young Live Electric Fire Remix) 5) Bullet - Mr. Robotic (Starters Dj's Magnet Remix) 6) Donnis - Party Works (Young Live Its Alive Remix) 7) JDP - Release (Young Live Blackout Remix) 8) Kid Sister - Get Fresh (Starters Dj's Remix) 9) Cool Kids - Action Figures (Starters Dj's Voglio Solo ReMash) 10)Lady Sovereign - I Got You Dancing (The Starters Remix)
hell ya!!! just heard you guys on the radio the other night in my area.. holy shit!! you guys dont know what your in for at POPSCENE in San Francisco!! omg its one of the sickest indie electro parties here!!! cant wait to see you...yay! :)
hey!! what are the lyrics to In the white city?? I know theres not a lot of words, but the few lyrics there are, what are they?? Please and thank you!!
So cold dust girl was stuck in my head all night and I had to listen to it before I could get any sleep. Haha. Love it! P.S. Im still in love with Pete. :D
Hi. Thanks for the add! Love your track 'Gold Dust Girl!' Please take a listen to some of the music off of my album (now available on iTunes) and leave a comment with which song(s) you like best. Thanks so much! Kerri <3
