Innosense
Encyclopedia
Innosense was an all-female
American
group
. The band were together from 1997 to 2003.
and Lynn Harless. The original members were Danay Ferrer, Mandy Ashford, Nikki DeLoach, Amanda Latona, and Britney Spears
and formed in 1997. Ashford grew up in Clinton, Mississippi
and was a member of the Attache show choir, along with high-school friend Lance Bass
, with whom she also shared a vocal coach. Bass recommended Ashford to Lou Pearlman
, and she was selected to join the band . Since then, Ashford has modeled in several publications, including Playboy
Magazine. She has also served as a spokesmodel for Swisher cigars, Miller Lite
, Samson Technologies
and currently Thompson Pump. Their inspirations were bands such as NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
. Later that same year, Spears decided to go solo
and was later replaced by Veronica Finn.
Later, Latona left the band to go solo, and was replaced by Jenny Morris. Before she left, had so far released one single, titled "Wherever You Are". They made a video for the song that was released in Germany
in 1998
. Amanda Latona signed a solo contract with J Records
and recorded Can't Take It Back (2002) and Do You Still (2003). Neither single did well and she was later dropped from the label. Latona dated Backstreet Boy AJ McLean. Latona was featured in an article in the August 4, 2002 New York Times Magazine. The article, entitled "Who's That Girl?," chronicled J Records' grooming of Latona's career in an attempt to ensure her success.
In 1999, Innosense appeared in the teen movie Longshot
. Spears also appeared in the movie, but not with the rest of the group. Their name was suggested by Pearlman and Harless. The band decided to misspell the name so they wouldn't sound like "innocent little four-year-olds." When Spears' solo career began, became an opening act for her when she went on tour. The band released one album which did not hit very many charts. The band later disbanded in 2003 to work on separate projects.
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
group
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
. The band were together from 1997 to 2003.
History
The band was managed by Lou PearlmanLou Pearlman
Louis Jay "Lou" Pearlman is a former impresario of the successful 1990s boy bands such as The Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Take 5, O-Town and US5. In 2006, it was discovered that Pearlman had perpetrated one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in American history, leaving more than $300...
and Lynn Harless. The original members were Danay Ferrer, Mandy Ashford, Nikki DeLoach, Amanda Latona, and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
and formed in 1997. Ashford grew up in Clinton, Mississippi
Clinton, Mississippi
Clinton is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. Situated in the Jackson metropolitan area, it is the tenth largest city in Mississippi. The population was 23,347 at the 2000 United States Census.-History:...
and was a member of the Attache show choir, along with high-school friend Lance Bass
Lance Bass
James Lance Bass , best known as Lance Bass, is an American pop singer, dancer, actor, film and television producer, and author. He grew up in Mississippi and rose to fame as the bass singer for the American pop boy band 'N Sync. 'N Sync's success led Bass to work in film and television...
, with whom she also shared a vocal coach. Bass recommended Ashford to Lou Pearlman
Lou Pearlman
Louis Jay "Lou" Pearlman is a former impresario of the successful 1990s boy bands such as The Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Take 5, O-Town and US5. In 2006, it was discovered that Pearlman had perpetrated one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in American history, leaving more than $300...
, and she was selected to join the band . Since then, Ashford has modeled in several publications, including Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
Magazine. She has also served as a spokesmodel for Swisher cigars, Miller Lite
Miller Lite
Miller Lite is a 4.2% abv pale lager brand sold by MillerCoors of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Sibling beers include Miller Genuine Draft and Miller High Life.-History:...
, Samson Technologies
Samson Technologies
Samson Technologies is an audio production conglomerate that is made up of the following companies or elements:* Hartke Systems* Samson Audio* Samson Wireless* Zoom Corporation...
and currently Thompson Pump. Their inspirations were bands such as NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
. Later that same year, Spears decided to go solo
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
and was later replaced by Veronica Finn.
Later, Latona left the band to go solo, and was replaced by Jenny Morris. Before she left, had so far released one single, titled "Wherever You Are". They made a video for the song that was released in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1998
1998 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
. Amanda Latona signed a solo contract with J Records
J Records
J Records was an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment, and was distributed through the RCA Music Group.-Company history:...
and recorded Can't Take It Back (2002) and Do You Still (2003). Neither single did well and she was later dropped from the label. Latona dated Backstreet Boy AJ McLean. Latona was featured in an article in the August 4, 2002 New York Times Magazine. The article, entitled "Who's That Girl?," chronicled J Records' grooming of Latona's career in an attempt to ensure her success.
In 1999, Innosense appeared in the teen movie Longshot
Longshot (film)
Longshot: The Movie , originally titled Jack Of All Trades is a teen film directed by Lionel C. Martin. It opened briefly in select theaters in Germany. The film was not shown in theaters in North America, but rather was released as a video and DVD only available through the film's web site...
. Spears also appeared in the movie, but not with the rest of the group. Their name was suggested by Pearlman and Harless. The band decided to misspell the name so they wouldn't sound like "innocent little four-year-olds." When Spears' solo career began, became an opening act for her when she went on tour. The band released one album which did not hit very many charts. The band later disbanded in 2003 to work on separate projects.
Other contributions
- "This Must Be Love" on Millionaire Dogs (1999)
- "He Drives Me Crazy" (John Loeffler; Kenneth Cummings) on Totally Pokémon (2000) and Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack (2001)
- "To Know The Unknown" on Pokémon 3: The MoviePokémon 3: The MoviePokémon 3: The Movie, originally released in Japan as , is a 2000 Japanese animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama as the third feature-length Pokémon film. It was released in Japanese theaters on July 8, 2000, and the English adaptation, entitled Pokémon 3: Spell of the Unknown was released...
Soundtrack (2001) - "King Of The Lollapat" with Take 5 (band)Take 5 (band)Take 5 was an American boy band from Orlando, Florida. Take 5 was one of the many groups whose formulation and promotion were due to the machinations of promoter Lou Pearlman, and all of the members had had prior experience in the entertainment industries....
and Billy CrawfordBilly CrawfordBilly Joe Crawford is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-songwriter and philanthropist.Crawford is a Bilingual Filipino Singer. His second language is English and he is conversational in French. Crawford not only lived in New York City, USA, but also in Paris for five years and for one...
on Christmas That Almost Wasn't (2001) - "Wishing On Every Star" (Michael Garvin; Robin Wyley) on Longshot soundtrackLongshot (film)Longshot: The Movie , originally titled Jack Of All Trades is a teen film directed by Lionel C. Martin. It opened briefly in select theaters in Germany. The film was not shown in theaters in North America, but rather was released as a video and DVD only available through the film's web site...
(2000)