AOL Chat Transcript from August 11 2000

TVGLive3: Joining us first from Innosense is Danay. Thanks for coming to chat tonight.

TVGLive3: We've got the whole band coming up. So keep sending your questions.

TVinosense: Hey everybody! Thanks for coming out and chatting with us on TV Guide!!!

Question: Who came up with the concept for your video, "Say No More?" Thanks, Shantelle

TVinosense: That was Kevin Bray. He came up with the concept and we put our 2 cents into everything.

TVinosense: We sat down with him an dhad a meeting and loved his concept and he was absolutely wonderful with us. He was really great as none of us had ever been in front of a camera like that before.

Question: when will your CD come out?, and when NSync came to Cleveland, they ahd different opening acts! I was looking forward to seeing you!

TVinosense: We actually had a week and a half off while N'Sync continued touring. We will be relasing th ealbum in the fall...no specific date yet but we can't wait!

Question: What was it like to hear your song on the radio for the first time?

TVinosense: This might sound funny but I heard it for th efirst time on the radio about 2 weeks ago. People kept telling me they heard it and when I finally did it was weird but very exciting!!!

Question: Hey Danay~ i thnk you girls are awesome, i was just wondering who your musical influences are? thanks~ chai

TVinosense: Between th e5 of us we cover all types of music. When I first moved to the US I listened to a lot of rock n roll - The Beatles, ABBA, etc. When I really got interested in singing it was Barbara Streisand, Liza Minelli, my mom had these records at home and thats what I would listen to.As time went on I listened to Celine Dion. I actually had a huge influence of women thoug Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, I love rock and ballads...I'm a big ballad girl.

Question: I saw you open for Britney... your dance moves are awesome! Who's your choreograher?

TVinosense: Robert Jacquez

Question: Hello Danay! I was wondering what you and your group too in your leisure time. Do you spend it together??

TVinosense: Actually its funny, most of the time we do if we're in the same city. During time off, we go home and visit our parents. If we're all in Orlando at the same time we go to the movies and hang out. We actually saw each other today for the first time in two weeks and missed each other terribly. What else...we shop, we shop together and we sleep but not together! : ) We cut up all our shirts and turned them into rocker outfits...that's the kind of stuff we do on our off time.

Question: Danay, do you have any place in the world you'd love to travel?

TVinosense: I'd probably like to go back to Cuba but now's not a really good time. I'd love to perform for them. I have a lot of family still there.

Question: Do you plan to start your own tour anytime soon?

TVinosense: No not yet. We're still promoting and hopefully next year sometime we'll have our own tour. We've been daydreaming about that.

Question: Innosense, I was wondering Do you write any of the song's on your album, and do you think that it should be expected that artist these day's should be involved creativly in the project not just physicaly.

TVinosense: As of now we didn't write anything for this album. I think if we do write something we'll want to do it together and then individually. If the artists are interested in being creative then they should but there are a lot of writers out there who can't perform and its important for their music to be interpreted. Barbara Streisand is huge and I don't recall her writing any songs. People don't understand that singers are interpreters not just singers. I always thought of myself that way because my brother would write for me.

Question: Hey INNOSENSE!! i love your single i can't wait to get your album..i was just wondering..who was the coolest celebrity you've encountered so far??

TVinosense: This is gonna sound real stupid but when we were in NY in a club I met the 7 up yours guy Orlando Jones and he was so nice and so funny. It was great. I was standing with Talia from MTV and suddenly realized who it was and was so excited to meet him. That was definitely the most fun one to meet.

Question: Danay.....You have such a pretty name...is there any meaning behind it?

TVinosense: I don't know. Its originally a Greek name and recently found out its basque. Theoriginal spelling was Danae. My next door neighbor named me. There was a character Danae in Clash of The TItans.

If you were on Survivor Island, which one of you would last the longest?

TVinosense: Honestly, me!!! Yeah probably me. We've two Barbies - Jenny and Mandy. Veronica would go crazy real quick. Actually the council has spoken and they're all saying Nikki would survive!

TVGLive3: Thanks for chatting with us Danay.

TVinosense: Thank you everybody and buy our CD! There's a second song on the single that's our favorite ballad on the album. It would mean alot to us. And write in and call in to your radio stations to tell them to play our songs!!!

TVGLive3: Joining us now is...Jenny!

Question: Do you girls ever play pranks on each other?

TVinosense: Well, let me think about that. I think we tease each other but no pranks on each other. But we do play pranks as a group on other people...that's more fun!

Question: do any of you have any superstitions you follow before your performances?

TVinosense: Yes, we do. After we get all dressed and glittered we sit together and stand in a circle, all put our right foot in (Veronica's left) and say a prayer and yell 1.2.3. Innosense and hug each other!!!

Question: What kind of sound should we expect on your album (pop, r & b, etc.)?

TVinosense: There's pop music on the album. There's a little bit of everything. All our songs sound different and we're proud of that fact. We traveled around the world producing it and have worked with all lthe best producers. We're going to back into the studio and spice up some of the songs since we recorded many of them awhile ago. But we love all the songs.

Question: What artist whoulb be your ideal headliner or opener if you go on tour?

TVinosense: Since we're an opening act we wouldn't know. It would be cool though if it were an artist we knew or someone who isn't big yet that we're friends with and give a break to. We're very outgoing and like to meet new people so even if we didn't know an up and comer and could help them out that would be cool.

Question: Hi Jenny! I love you girls so much, you're all so awesome! I was just wondering, what CD's do you have in your CD player right now?

TVinosense: I have Kid Rock, Brian White (a country artist)

where is the next place we can see you sing?

TVinosense: We are flying tomorrow to McAllen Texas at a water park. After that we have a couple days off and then on the 18th we go to Pittsburgh to start on Britney's tour.

Question: Jenny - What do you refuse to never leave home without? ~ xoxoxo Question: Amanda

TVinosense: My baby blanket. I've had it forever. It was from my mother's mom who passed away when I was 5 years old. I keep it tucked in my pillow and sleep with it at night.I'll probably still sleep with it when I'm married with children!

Question: Do you prefer to record ballads or uptempo numbers? And which do you prefer to perform on stage?

TVinosense: I love to record ballads cause you can get into them easier. But I like to perform fast songs. I would really like to perform the ballads though cause it shows off our talent more, so I can't wait to start putting more ballads into the show. We have really good ones on the album so everyone should look forward to listening to them.

Question: at the water park are you guys going to be signing autograghs?

TVinosense: Yes, we are...yes, we are...yes, we are!!! Its hard to do signings at the bigger venues so its great to do a smaller show and be able to meet some of the fans and hear their feedback. The feedback makes us feel very good and we look forward to meeting everybody tomorrow!

Question: jenny, how was performing at MAdison Square Garden?

TVinosense: It was amazing!!! Really nervewracking...what an honor...sharing a stage with N'Sync and playing at Madison Square Garden....what a dream come true It was very flattering for us!

Question: Hey Jenny! I love your clothes style! Who picks out your outfits? Question: -Thanks so much, Trisha

TVinosense: We have a big part of what we wear. We have different styles for different things. Zeta and Claudio styled us for videos and photo shoots. Steven styles us for concerts and does all of N'Sync's stuff too...his assistant is Taj. We love wearing glittery loud stuff on stage. Different from what we wear everyday. its fun being able to wear stuff like that on stage.

Question: Jenny, I loved you as a country artist...what made you go towards the pop market?

TVinosense: Thank you! Thats sweet. I grew up on country music and that was what I knew.. I listened to pop music alot too but fate took over...I was having problems with my record company and I had met Nikki in LA and she recommended me when the band had an opening. Robin Wiley also had a part in that. I had to start all over again but it seemed like a good thing to do. I also missed dancing too so getting to sing and dance on stage again was really fun.

TVinosense: HOpe to see you soon and thanks for all your support because we wouldn't be here without you. Stay out of trouble.

TVGLive3: Joining us now, is Nikki.

Question: So Nikki, do you still keep in contact with the other non-famous (yet) MMC members like T.J. Fantini and Ryan Gosling?

TVinosense: Yes, all the time! They're very close friends of mine.

Question: What effect did MMC have on you, Nicki...other than the obvious...like, what did it teach you about the business and life in general?? What did you think of The Party?

TVinosense: MMC taught me the basis of anything you would need to know about the entertainment business - from acting, singing performing live, videos... it is the best training ground anyone could ask for. Party: I'd never met Albert before but I love all the other kids in it and think they're very talented.

Question: Was it hard playin a guy in "Say No More" nikki? Question: Love Ya, Question: Shayla

TVinosense: Absolutely not...it was the funnest part of the video for me!

Question: What's up? Okay, I was wondering if you feel any competition stirring between you guys and groups like Blaque, or Destiney's Question: Child?

TVinosense: There's going to be competition with any group. Number 1 is number 1 regardless. We're different styles and don't think about the competition. We just sing as a group and hope for the best.

Question: Hey Nikki! Out of all the movies you've done, what was your favorite, or what did you have the most fun doing? Love always, Jenn

TVinosense: That would definitely have to be Traveller - Bill Paxton and Marc Wahlberg were a pleasure to work with. Eveyrone on the set was so kind and it was an absolute blast!!!

Question: where did the name Innosense come from? How was it inspired?

TVinosense: It came from our management company originally. We were thinking of a group the opposite of Spice Girls. The name represents people having a good sense of yourself. That's why we spelled in with s's instead of c's.

Question: Nicki~ whats ur favorite quote of all time?

TVinosense: Ive got a couple. Movie: Spinal Tap - There's such a fine line between clever and stupid Book: Conversations with God - its the most amazing book - If you don't go within, you go without. Meaning if you don't find out who yourself is you aren't fulfilled. Its like finding the meaning of life.

Question: nikki hey remmmber me megan i met you last mon at NYPD PIZZA IN ORlando you are so sweet and nice, and i was wondering what is your fav kind of pizza? love megan

TVinosense: NYPD Pizza has a Bianca (white) pizza. California Pizza Kitchen has this great pizza with chicken, mushrooms, and cheese.

Question: I have been watching Innosense since 12/97 and I just wanted to say that through the years the group went through a lot and I am glad to finally see them come out because u guys rock

TVinosense: That's awesome!!! I can't say thank you enough for that because it means so much to each of us.

Question: What other musical artists would you like to work w/ in the future?

TVinosense: Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Sting, Kenny Loggins TVinosense: Janet or Michael, Sara McLAughlin, just to name a few...

Question: Nikki...I think you are so beautiful....I love your hair! Who does it, and how long does it take to get it so bouncy??

TVinosense: The behind the scenes people ar eus. We do our own hair and makeup for the stage and are still learning. The key is teasing and lots of hair spray. have you ever seen the movie 2ge+ther ? is that really how things go in the buisness?

TVinosense: I would have to say that no, there are some parts that are true but our situation has been totally different becuase we've had to work really hard, being girls, trying to get anywhere in this business. Its a lot easier for guys than girls. Alot of the things were very exaggerated and almost comical. We see ourselves as a female version of "Spinal Tap".

Question: What ever happened to the movie called Jack Of All Trades, that a bunch of Trans Con artists was supposed to be in?...

TVinosense: They're redoing it with a different name and it will be released.

Question: hey nikki! you guys rock! i just want to know what will be your next single? -lorenz

TVinosense: Great question becuase as of right now we are in the decision making process for that ...any suggestions???

Question: Hey girls! Its Michelle! I miss you guys! I was wondering how long it took to put the album together?

TVinosense: It took a good year. We've had alot of battles to fight in the business and we're still doing final mixes for the album. It will be well worth it when it comes out!

Question: Nikki: I've been a fan since MMC... how was it like playing Mac on Emaearld Cove??

TVinosense: I was so close to all the kids and Matt was like a brother to me. I got to work an extra two months out of the year which thrilled me because I'm a workaholic

Question: Nikki, what kind of stuff do u do in your spare time?

TVinosense: It was thrilling! I like to read. ..I love to do things like workout, kickbox, waterskiing, play basketball (i'm very physical). I've really gotten into painting and doing arts and crafts, shopping and going to the movies. Really as long as I'm with my friends it doesn't matter.

Question: Nikki - Are you girls very spiritual? ~ xoxoxo Amanda

TVinosense: Definitely. Go get the book I mentioned earlier - Conversations with God. God has been my backbone my entire life an dwithout him, I don't know where I'd be.

Question: Hey Nikki,What do you have planned for your birthday this year?

TVinosense: September 9 were suppose to be in Orlando opening for Britney. So all my family and friends will be there. so I plan on renting out Howie's club down there and since its my first birthday party since I'm 12 it will be incredible.

TVinosense: Thanks so much for the questions and for the love. It means everything to each one of us. Keep supporting Innosense!

TVGLive3: Joining us now is...Mandy.

TVinosense: I'm so pumped!!!

Question: How much training, both vocal and dance, did you have to go through before you felt you were ready to go on tour?

TVinosense: As a group we've been rehearsing and recording for 2 years now. We've had alot of practice and wanted to make sure we were ready for the road.Its tough out there, but so far so good.

Question: when did you know that music was what direction you wanted your life to go in?

TVinosense: I started singing when I was 8. When I graduated HS I was going to Univ of Southern Mississippi. I had a 4.0 in Occupational Therapy. I planned on becoming a country singer in Nashville but then I go t the call to join the group and did and now I'm very happy.

Question: Hey, are you going to release You Can't Touch Me Now? (from your Say No More single) I love that song )

TVinosense: I love it too!!!! Its not on the album but it was one song we wished we could release. Guys and girls can both relate to it, but unfortunately its only on the back of the single.

Question: What magazines are you featured in? -Mandy

TVinosense: Eveyrday we have family and friends tell us we saw you in 16, Teen People, J14 Its cool seeing ourselves in magazines and we have photo shoots all the time so all I could say is keep checking the magazines.

Question: Hey Mandy... I met you last year out in LA while you guys were recording and you were sooo sweet.... I have a promo copy of the cd and my fav track has to be "A Hundred Oceans." Which track is your fav off the upcoming cd??

TVinosense: I have to say I love "So Together". Its the tile of the album. I also love "www.fantasy" Its a cool, digital song. But I do love the whole album.

Question: Do you have a web page?

TVinosense: www.innosense.com and innosensemusic.com

Question: hey mandy! i saw your dog when you were outside the swissotel a couple of weeks ago... i was just wondering wut his name is?

TVinosense: Her name is Chyna and I have a smaller pug too named Asia. I love my puppies!

Question: Mandy what do you like to do most in your free time?

TVinosense: I love to shop and go to the beach or any kind of water activity.

Question: Mandy~ Do you ever get stage fright?

TVinosense: We get nervous...personally I get nervous right before going on stage... kind of a big adrenaline rush...by the time the first number is over I'm in total synch with the crowd. I wouldn't call it fright though cause its what I love to do.

Question: Mandy, have you done any acting or appearances in movies/TV like Nikki and Jenny have done? Love always, Jenn

TVinosense: No I wish. In HS we always put on summer musicals. I auditioned and got the part of Sandy and have to say it was one of my onst memorable experiences. I also played Adelaide in Guys an Dolls but never really got into acting. I also did some modelling.

Question: Mandy, when are we gonna see you guys on TV?

TVinosense: Right now we're just working on getting the next single and album out. We're intalks for a Disney special or Nickolodeon stuff. If we're lucky we'll get to SNL.

Question: what kind of clothing do you girls like? what brands are your favorites?

TVinosense: I like to dress up alot. When I go out to clubs I like wearing the tight little two piece outfits. My favorite stores are Bebe, the Victoria's Secret catalog, Donna Karan, Levi's and t-shirts.

Question: is it true that you are planning to sing in spanish?

TVinosense: We did record "Say No More" in Spanish and are going to S AMerica in the next couple of months to promote the album. It was alot of fun to learn it in Spanish. We actually sound like Spanish girls so its pretty cool.

Question: Do you collect anything? If so, what do you collect and why?

TVinosense: Any Marilyn Monroe memorabilia...posters, pictures, plates, dolls, anything Marilyn. I also have collected spoons since I was little form all the places I've gone. And lots of pictures of all my friends and family.

Question: Hey Mandy! What's up? I met you 2 times in July when you were in NY! You are soo nice! Thanx for taking a pic w/ me I was wondering how was it performing at Madison Square Garden??? I love you girls ur great!-Kerri

TVinosense: MSG rocked!!! Everyone there involved were so awesome and so nice to us! Thank you very much. It was nice meeting you and since I love keeping pictures, send me a copy!

Question: Mandy, what's your favorite sport?

TVinosense: I'm not very athletic. I was a cheerleader in HS. My favorite sport is basketball. I'm a big Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan.

TVinosense: Thank you guys so much for joining us online. Keep looking out for us. Thanks for the love and support and we'll see you all soon!

TVGLive3: Joining us last, but not least, Veronica.

TVinosense: I'm saying Hello audience. I've been waiting a long time to talk to everybody!!!

Question: Veronica- If you could do a duet with any artist who is alive, who would it be and why?

TVinosense: Easy...most definitely be Prince - because I've always thought his music is amazing and his style is really cool!!!

Question: veronica. what made you decide to undye your hair from hot pink? that color rocked!!!

TVinosense: Thank you. I have sometimes a short attention span on my hairstyles. I went all diferent colors and finally decided to go with my natural color and let it grow out

Question: Hey V! Girl, I gotta say I *love* your funky hairstyles! LoL Out of the many you've done, do you have a fave? Love always, Jenn

TVinosense: My favorite was the short white blonde hair because it was the easiest. Now that its longer I actually have to do something with it every morning.

Question: Veronica, I hear you were into gymnastics growing up. Has that helped with all the choreography you do? - Angie-

TVinosense: Yes, I was into gymnastics. I t has helped alot and I also took dance so it really it very convenient.

Question: Veronica, what do u like to do in your spare time?

TVinosense: I like to paint, write poems, and read occasionally but not that often.

Question: Now that you guys are getting big, do you think you'll ever put aside time to do some shows in Orlando for the fans who've been around for a while? ~Sam

TVinosense: Hey...Well, thanks for thinking we're getting big. We're doing everything we can to do a show in Orlando. Call Johnny Wright and make sure we're on the Britney show on September 9.

Question: How is it being the youngest in the group? Do they treat you like a baby?

TVinosense: In the beginning everytime we would introduce ourselves they would add that she's the baby of the group. In the beginning I felt stupid, but now I just don't care anymore.

Question: So, are you guys, like, friends with O-town???????

TVinosense: Actually, yes, we are. I'm not close with them but we are friends with them.

Question: Since u guys have made it big and everything~by the way im very proud lol~do u like miss ur family and friends and hangin out w/ them when ur on th the road??

TVinosense: Yes, I miss my family and friends alot. We just had a week off so I got to recharge my batteries with them. I think about them alot. Hopefully in the end we'll be really successful and I'll be able to spread the wealth around to them.

Question: Hey Veronica! Who's been your biggest influence in life musically and personally?

TVinosense: Musically - Prince and Sara McLaughlin Personally - God and my grandmother (memaw). She was a big part of me and my family growing up and still is.

Question: as a professional singer, do u think singing is purely a natural born talent or can you learn it with enough practice?

TVinosense: I'm so glad I'm being asked this. Before I got in the group I hadn't sung professionally at all. I think there's a little bit of talent in everyone an dI have a vocal coach and am getting better every day. It definitely depends on how much you put into it though.

Question: What's one material thing you can't live without?

TVinosense: I'm not too sure...maybe my stuffed animals...I don't have any favorite clothing or jewelry. My teddy bears definitely are important to me. I also do have a gold bracelet that I really like! : )

Question: How is Europe fans different from US fans?

TVinosense: ME and the girls don't know the difference but there is one. Female fans are a bit louder when it comes to the boy bands!

Question: What's your favorite movie?

TVinosense: "Purple Rain" I'm not obsessed, honestly.

Question: veronica, is there any advice you can give to other groups that are trying to make it in this business?

TVinosense: Stay dedicated and make sure that this is what you want to do with your career and you'll have a good shot at it.

Question: HEY VERONICA WHATS YOUR FAV PLACE TOO VISIT? Question: LOVE JACKIE

TVinosense: Yes, New York CIty - I love NY!!

Question: What is the worst part about being on tour?

TVinosense: There's not a worst part really...although sleeping on the bus is not much fun.

Question: What's your favorite book?

TVinosense: I don't read that much but the book I thought was really cool was called "Reaching to Heaven" but I can't remember the author's name. Actually its James Van Prague

TVGLive3: Thanks for chatting Innosense.

TVinosense: Thanks for staying up and chatting with me and the rest of the girls. Look forward to seeing you at the shows. Watch out for us on TV and look for our album in the fall.

TVGLive3: Thanks for chatting with us all.

TVGLive3: Have a good night

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