I5 (girl group)
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Giant Records |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | International |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Parent | Giant Records (until its closure) |
i5 was a girl group based in the United States, established in 1999. The name symbolized "International Five." The ensemble disbanded by 2001.
1999–2001: Group inception, debut release, and dissolution
Giant Records, known mainly for dance music, formed i5 in 1999 as a multinational girl group aimed at capturing a wider audience. The lineup included Kate Macalino (Philippines), Tal B. Hajek (Israel), Christina Rumbley (USA), Andi McCormack (UK), and Gaby Equiz (Mexico), each representing different countries.
In early 2000, i5 performed the track "First Kiss" for the soundtrack of the film Center Stage. During the summer, they joined the Nickelodeon All That Music and More tour to promote their single "Distracted," penned by acclaimed songwriter Steve Kipner.
Their debut album, titled i5, was launched on September 12, 2000. However, it did not achieve commercial success, largely due to insufficient marketing following the closure of Giant Records. After Giant was absorbed by its parent company Warner Bros., i5 lost label backing. Efforts to find another record contract were unsuccessful, resulting in the group's breakup by late 2001.
Studio albums
- i5 (2000)
Singles
- "Distracted" (2000)