NEWS   Please check out our new video trailers for "Charlie San Berdoo (There Goes The Neighborhood)" - coming in late 2009, we thought earlier but it takes a lot longer to film than we anticipated. Also coming in the future, "!hype" is going to put out a new book called "Unloved, Unwanted and Unwell" a no holding back history of what has happened in his life over the last ten years with his family and people in his life along with his personal struggles. He will share some of his darkest and most heartbreaking moments. You'll see that the drama he went through was so wrong. He's lived through some horrible experiences, letting him know the people he can really count on and the ones who never cared to begin with. Since 2001 he's become an "extremely" private person.

"SECRET MISSION" pre releases are now for sale and a collectors item!! 12 songs for only $6.99 for a limited time!! A new CD on IMAGICKON of all different styles and energy. The cover was designed by the artist, musician and art director "ET" who is also into film directing and screenwriting. He has also painted the picture of "!hype" on the website where he is wearing his symbol and smoking. "ET" is a phenomenal artist and person. "!hype" thinks his ability is unlimited. All who has seen his work is very impressed. He handles most of our art development and direction along with graphic design along with "!hype".

THE SECRET MISSION is a fantastic album full of mystery, intrigue, insanity and fun! A good album to party to and smile, and have a good memory. In 2008 and 2009 many wild things are planned by the "crazy man" also known as "!hype" - and he is ready to do some "extremely outlandish recordings and much much more!" Then get ready for "!hype's" third solo effort, along with artwork by "ET" and possible some vocals by him too!

"!hype's" slotted next solo record will be called "ALPHAOMEGA: The Beginning And The End" In 2009 we will be celebrating the bands 30th Anniversary along with the start of a new project that may rename the band and start a new legacy - hence "!hype's" new CD title "ALPHAOMEGA: The Beginning And The End".
Please listen to the songs above in the music box, if you have headphones it should even sound better - please listen to more than just a couple songs as you will see our style goes from one extreme to the next. "!hype" goes from huge hi-fi productions to lo-fi, from funk to rock to hip-hop. If you like music, there will be something you will like. He doesn't try to always seem polished, sometimes being raw is so much more powerful than a perfect commercial sound but he can do that too as you will see!!

Welcome to "!hype and the Hollywood Church." We have been making music now for 30 years! We have made five albums, two of them double albums/CDs and soon to release our sixth CD.

Our main new news is that "THE SECRET MISSION" is going to be our new CD and IS AVAILABLE NOW for digital download here for only $6.99!!

One of our last singles, "(I Don't Wanna Be The) Lonely One" has had an overwhelming response. Thank you. "(I Don't Wanna Be The) Lonely One" - has had better success than any other song in our history with over 265,000+ listeners! Another successful track is our newest single, "The Inside 2009 House Remastered Re-edit" with over 175,000+ listeners!! Thank you God, thank you everyone!

We own our own record company so we struggle more than ever to keep going, especially as of late - but as a band we keep going - now for almost 30 years! Our music ranges from hip-hop, to dance, pop, R&B, urban, rap and we throw in some rock and jazz. We have no limits. We are NOT a religious or gospel band, but we do some gospel energy once in awhile and include spiritual insight in some tracks; actually, we have been labeled one of the most controversial and most musically stylistic changing bands ever. Not only musically and lyrically but our lives and persons.

Please check out our webpage at http://hype2003.tripod.com and click on the top RED Imagickon logo to enter our connection satillite site, if you click on the BLUE Imagickon logo, it will direct you to our main website as well.

You will be able to see the CD cover "ET" designed on the pictures page here, he is a very powerful and symbolic artist, there are rumours "!hype" plans to have him take over the band one day - and if not lead then direct it and keep the artists performing; if he doesn't freak out on "!hype's" energy which can be out of control to say the least - "!hype" says "ET" is one of the most spiritually capable people he knows. "He looks at life differently and has a wonderful and caring heart. I'm sure at times he will think I'm ridiculous - but with time he will see I'm a quite remarkable person, God blesses me - without God, nothing is possible. Nothing."

Please feel free to see us at http://members.dslextreme.com/users/majestic/
to see how we look or find out more about us - if you are coming to SoundClick from there we hope you like what you hear, it's all very diverse and unique. Some is extremely outrageous but with a point, and in hope to make you think, smile and enjoy. No offense is meant. Just fun!! Sit back and enjoy something unique and different.

"!hype" is always looking to produce new talent so hit him up! He is EXTREMELY open minded in all areas, and wants to hear all new talent - so send him something. He's also into writing songs for and with other artists.

Sometime in late 2009 or early 2010, "!hype" will be working on a solo project and getting ready for the 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY for the band and "!hype" making music - the new CD will be called "ALPHAOMEGA: The Beginning And The End"

God bless and may all of you when listening to our music have a smile cross your face or a melody that hits your heart or a beat that makes you move or tap your foot. We are way, way out there, just trying to create art - something different with a message but fun too! Thank you for listening.

Feel free to donate to keep us able to keep going! The more you donate the more we can keep creating - so feel free to donate anytime - once you do - we will know who you are contact you via email. If we get enough donations we will make a bunch of songs available to all those who have donated to show thanks! Thank you for checking us out!!

A special thanx to the Hollywood Church and "ET" for putting up with me - I am not like anyone else you could ever meet on this Earth. Truly. I'm sure all who meet me will bear witness to that - I thank God for allowing me to be myself no matter how brilliant, how stupid or how insane. : ) God Bless You ALL!! I thank God and "ET" for being a special forces in my life that I can always count on. Good people are hard to find, good friends even harder, "ET" is both and more.



Why this name?
"!hype" is the band leader and the Hollywood Church is the band. It's a place you can be yourself as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. Hollywood, the place where dreams come true and no better place for a miracle to happen but in the Church! The band name was put together officially by Star, Tarm and "!hype" But "!hype" himself was named by the original drummer of the band Nuz, who taught "!hype" everything he knows about drumming and beats. "!hype" recalls, "When the Nuz was drumming, there was no better drummer in the world! I learned from the best!"
Do you play live?
We play live occasionally for special events. When we do play live, it will be an experience you will never forget. Our live performances are never the norm. We encourage audience participation and try to involve the audience as much as we can on some level. When you come see us it will be an experience you never can get out of your psyche for your entire life. There is no question - it's guaranteed. We have the knowledge to get inside your mind and soul.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Makes music more available to everyone. Increases exposure! SoundClick is one of the coolest websites period. I have to say after being on SoundClick for about three years, I'm very impressed, they have a very reliable site, great response, accurate song counts, they do their charts legit, they are friendly and keep their site always working efficiently - they really help the artist be heard, and be seen. Plus the people who work here aren't afraid to speak their mind - they are revolutionary. Thank you SoundClick - may you have continued success throughout 2008. Thank you for changing my life and allowing people to hear my music all over the world. : ) Thank you for allowing artists to promote themselves in an open free environment!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It all depends. We would love the added exposure and promotion and the ability for the world to hear our music. Having a label in some ways is a good thing to an artist but an artist must always be up on his business, always! I would sign to a major label if they gave me the creative control, power and money I need to make sure the music is definitely heard.
Band History:
Please see our website at http://hype2003.tripod.com/hypepage.html
and also visit the main site to see all of us
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/majestic/

Your influences?
For some of "!hype's" musical influences please go to our MAIN website and look at about "!hype", many artists listed there but he likes almost everything including classical. Our styles are almost everything. We like to jam and have fun and let loose. We really like to let go. Let the spirit free and the music flow. God flow. It's time to party and spread good energy! We live such a short life, here and gone - so find some love and put on your favorite music on and enjoy yourself - and when ever you are happy - THANK GOD - I know it's hard to remember - but God is GREAT!!
Favorite spot?
Well from all the cities I've been in I prefer to be in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, California - I am there (Palm Springs) frequently and hope to put our headquarters there someday although I love where I am now too in Southern California. San Diego is very relaxing, and San Francisco is beautiful. Originally from Chicago - the "windy city" but just can't help being spoiled by the beauty of California, the people, and the wonderful weather.
Equipment used:
For what we use check out our studio page on our website, http://members.dslextreme.com/users/majestic/
that is the main technological stuff but we use a lot more too from branches, rain sticks, whistles, spoons, rubberbands, stratchas - for our more ambient cuts. Just check out our studio page. "SANCTUARY" one of the most creative studios in Southern California. There is no better real and raw environment for recording in any place I've been in the world. Relaxed, creative, open, spontaneous, no pressure, fun. Most can't believe we can create what we do with our setup - technology has allowed amazing things to happen in the music world.
Anything else...?
What we have put on here musically is just a very small sample of what we have, in fact we've saved the best for last. We will and have been adding more in late 2009. "!hype" and the Hollywood Church and "!hype" have over thousands of amazing songs and recordings ready to release. Our new CD is more fun than most can handle. Also we will be having many links up soon on our main website.

Also we are glad we have found "ET". Not only is "ET" one of the worlds best and most innovative artists. Respected by many of his peers and art lovers. But the coolest thing about him he might not tell you - but he can rap extremely well, he can throw down much better than you'd ever imagine. He doesn't sing bad either. "ET" is the most reliable person you can ever meet. A true, genuine and great friend. Forgiving, tolerant, patient, and loyal even if he thinks he's around "insanity" (for example, "!hype") - he is able to cope and stay around (most of the time, you people have never met "!hype" - he is one of a kind - is as different as he seems, beyond anything you can imagine, you've heard the music) - that is why "ET" is so trusted by "!hype".

Trust is not something that comes easy for "!hype." It was in 2001 his life was rocked by family, and he has never recovered fully from what happened. He has become a recluse working on music and various projects, he is rarely seen.

"ET" has been such a good friend for "!hype". "!hype" needs a touch of reality once in awhile, for he lives in a realm most of us don't get to see in an entire lifetime, a man who has heart, who feels pain - so inspired by emotions of love and hate. One of the truest musical souls on the planet. Unafraid of the inner war. Torn between melody and rhythm. Searching for love to calm the soul. Life is insane - we all need something to make us smile - so take a listen to what we offer.
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