WILD ORCHID
Name: Wild Orchid
Origin: United States
Wild Orchid (1991-2004) was an American vocal group, featuring Stacy Ann
Ferguson (later of the Black Eyed Peas), Stefanie Ridel and Renee Ilene
Sandstrom (two of them transplanted from Kids Incorporated).
Wild Orchid began while the girls were in their mid-teens; songwriter Bobby
Sandstrom helped them write and record demos. They eventually signed a music
publishing deal with Sony Publishing before signing with RCA Records in 1994.
Their original name was NRG, but due to legal reasons it was changed. The
original line up included singer Micki Duran, who later left the group.
Their first single "At Night I Pray" hit the Billboard charts in winter of 1996;
a video directed by Marcus Nispel, known for his work with Janet Jackson, hit
heavy rotation on MTV and VH-1. In 1997, Wild Orchid released their self-titled
debut album Wild Orchid. The largely self-written album sold nearly a million
units worldwide and included the singles "Talk to Me" (which was included in the
hit movie Fools Rush In), "At Night I Pray," and "Supernatural." The album
received two Billboard Award nominations for "Talk to Me," two Lady Of Soul/Soul
Train Award nominations - one for Album of The Year by A Group, Band or Duo and
one for Best Music Video for "Talk To Me," and an American Music Award
nomination for Favorite R&B/Soul New Artist.
Wild Orchid spent most of 1996-1997 promoting their debut album, making
appearances on the Ricki Lake show, Access Hollywood, MTV, RuPaul show, Hard
Copy, VIBE and Soul Train, as well as a guest appearance on the UPN sitcom Goode
Behavior.
In late 1997, the group toured with 98 Degrees and NSYNC, and released their
second album, Oxygen which included the single "Be Mine." During a performance
in New York City, the band invited R&B singer Eric West to appear with the band
on stage.
In 1999, the group performed "Declaration" and "Come As You Are" at the
fictitious Peach Pit After Dark during the Ninth season of the Aaron Spelling
primetime soap-drama Beverly Hills, 90210 (episode titled Beheading St.
Valentine).
Wild Orchid also hosted the Fox Family Family Channel's Saturday morning show "Great
Pretenders," which featured chart hits lip-synched by everyday kids, while
competing for prizes. They also went on a 52-city tour with Cher and Cyndi
Lauper.
In 2001, the group released Stuttering (Don't Say), which reached the Top 40
chart, and had a concert special on Much Music,called Shout Back, on July 29,
2001. Shout Back was taped in New York City on Apr. 8th 2001. But the group
broke up soon after and Stacy joined the Hip-Hop group Black Eyed Peas in 2003
under the stage name Fergie.
In 2003 Wild Orchid performed with only Renee and Stefanie. Their album Hypnotic
failed to make the Billboard charts. Since then, Renee has been doing work as a
session singer and Stefanie is now a member of the House/Techno duo, 5th Element,
as well as writing and producing songs for other artists such as the Slumber
Party Girls.
"Talk To Me: Hits, Rarities & Gems" was released by Sony BMG Special Products on
9/26/06. It is fundamentally a greatest hits package, featuring (all previously
released) singles and album tracks from WILD ORCHID and OXYGEN as well as the
lone single from FIRE, "Stuttering (Don't Say)" and its B-side, "Lies."
In a 2006 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Fergie revealed that both
frustrations with the band's image and personal drug problems led her to leave
Wild Orchid. However, she met her future Black Eyed Peas bandmate will.i.am at
one of Wild Orchid's final concert appearances together.
Renee is now doing the singing voice for Princess Fiona from Shrek.
Stefanie has turned her focus towards writing and producing music. She co-wrote
and produced all the tracks on the Slumber Party Girls debut album Dance
Revolution. Along with songs on Joanna's debut CD and 2 tracks on Fergie's debut
CD "The Dutchess". Stefanie also co-founded the Talent Bootcamp; coaching some
of todays aspiring music sensations. Stefanie is now in the studio writing and
producing songs for Prima J's soon to be released debut CD. In the mean time
Stefanie has written and sang on several tracks from the Bratz Movie Soundtrack.
As well as lending her voice to the music vocals of Yasmin in the Bratz: The
Movie.
Name: Wild Orchid
Origin: United States
Wild Orchid (1991-2004) was an American vocal group, featuring Stacy Ann
Ferguson (later of the Black Eyed Peas), Stefanie Ridel and Renee Ilene
Sandstrom (two of them transplanted from Kids Incorporated).
Wild Orchid began while the girls were in their mid-teens; songwriter Bobby
Sandstrom helped them write and record demos. They eventually signed a music
publishing deal with Sony Publishing before signing with RCA Records in 1994.
Their original name was NRG, but due to legal reasons it was changed. The
original line up included singer Micki Duran, who later left the group.
Their first single "At Night I Pray" hit the Billboard charts in winter of 1996;
a video directed by Marcus Nispel, known for his work with Janet Jackson, hit
heavy rotation on MTV and VH-1. In 1997, Wild Orchid released their self-titled
debut album Wild Orchid. The largely self-written album sold nearly a million
units worldwide and included the singles "Talk to Me" (which was included in the
hit movie Fools Rush In), "At Night I Pray," and "Supernatural." The album
received two Billboard Award nominations for "Talk to Me," two Lady Of Soul/Soul
Train Award nominations - one for Album of The Year by A Group, Band or Duo and
one for Best Music Video for "Talk To Me," and an American Music Award
nomination for Favorite R&B/Soul New Artist.
Wild Orchid spent most of 1996-1997 promoting their debut album, making
appearances on the Ricki Lake show, Access Hollywood, MTV, RuPaul show, Hard
Copy, VIBE and Soul Train, as well as a guest appearance on the UPN sitcom Goode
Behavior.
In late 1997, the group toured with 98 Degrees and NSYNC, and released their
second album, Oxygen which included the single "Be Mine." During a performance
in New York City, the band invited R&B singer Eric West to appear with the band
on stage.
In 1999, the group performed "Declaration" and "Come As You Are" at the
fictitious Peach Pit After Dark during the Ninth season of the Aaron Spelling
primetime soap-drama Beverly Hills, 90210 (episode titled Beheading St.
Valentine).
Wild Orchid also hosted the Fox Family Family Channel's Saturday morning show "Great
Pretenders," which featured chart hits lip-synched by everyday kids, while
competing for prizes. They also went on a 52-city tour with Cher and Cyndi
Lauper.
In 2001, the group released Stuttering (Don't Say), which reached the Top 40
chart, and had a concert special on Much Music,called Shout Back, on July 29,
2001. Shout Back was taped in New York City on Apr. 8th 2001. But the group
broke up soon after and Stacy joined the Hip-Hop group Black Eyed Peas in 2003
under the stage name Fergie.
In 2003 Wild Orchid performed with only Renee and Stefanie. Their album Hypnotic
failed to make the Billboard charts. Since then, Renee has been doing work as a
session singer and Stefanie is now a member of the House/Techno duo, 5th Element,
as well as writing and producing songs for other artists such as the Slumber
Party Girls.
"Talk To Me: Hits, Rarities & Gems" was released by Sony BMG Special Products on
9/26/06. It is fundamentally a greatest hits package, featuring (all previously
released) singles and album tracks from WILD ORCHID and OXYGEN as well as the
lone single from FIRE, "Stuttering (Don't Say)" and its B-side, "Lies."
In a 2006 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Fergie revealed that both
frustrations with the band's image and personal drug problems led her to leave
Wild Orchid. However, she met her future Black Eyed Peas bandmate will.i.am at
one of Wild Orchid's final concert appearances together.
Renee is now doing the singing voice for Princess Fiona from Shrek.
Stefanie has turned her focus towards writing and producing music. She co-wrote
and produced all the tracks on the Slumber Party Girls debut album Dance
Revolution. Along with songs on Joanna's debut CD and 2 tracks on Fergie's debut
CD "The Dutchess". Stefanie also co-founded the Talent Bootcamp; coaching some
of todays aspiring music sensations. Stefanie is now in the studio writing and
producing songs for Prima J's soon to be released debut CD. In the mean time
Stefanie has written and sang on several tracks from the Bratz Movie Soundtrack.
As well as lending her voice to the music vocals of Yasmin in the Bratz: The
Movie.