The Party (band)
| Company type | Pop group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | Between 1989 and 1991 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno Hall, Damon Pampolina |
| Products | Albums, singles, music videos |
| Website | www |
The Party is a pop group from the United States, originally formed by members of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club between 1989 and 1991: Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno Hall, and Damon Pampolina. The band came together again in 2013, this time without Hale.
History
In 1990, the Disney Channel assembled a pop ensemble composed of current cast members from Mickey Mouse Club. A contest to name the band resulted in "The Party," an acronym standing for "Positive Attitude Reflects Today's Youth." This group became the inaugural act signed to Disney’s pop-oriented label Hollywood Records, which was then distributed by Elektra Records.
Success
Their debut album, self-titled The Party, was released in August 1990 through Hollywood Records. It included singles such as "Summer Vacation," "I Found Love," and "That's Why," which reached #72, #79, and #55 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself peaked at #116 on the Billboard 200 chart. Promotion efforts featured a Disney Channel special, tours opening for artists like Taylor Dayne and Vanilla Ice, as well as appearances on programs including Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. A remixed version of "Summer Vacation" was reissued the following summer.
In 1991, while preparing their next full-length record, they released the EP In the Meantime, in Between Time, which helped maintain their visibility. Their rendition of Dokken’s "In My Dreams" became their most successful single, climbing to #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #16 on the R&R charts. This achievement led to performances on Club MTV, a Disney special titled Go Party!, and a supporting tour with R&B group Hi-Five.
The second album, Free, launched in 1992, showcased a more mature sound and lyrical content. Notably, producer Teddy Riley contributed three tracks, including the title track "Free," which was later remixed by house music producers such as E-Smoove and Steve "Silk" Hurley. Additionally, Dr. Dre produced the track "Let's Get Right Down to It." Members of the band also participated in writing and producing portions of this album. Promotional activities included opening for Color Me Badd, a Disney Channel special called All About the Party, and an appearance on the TV show Blossom, where they performed "All About Love." Despite these efforts, the album did not achieve commercial success, prompting Damon Pampolina to leave the group.
By 1993, the band had dissolved. Subsequently, Hollywood/Elektra issued The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming, a compilation featuring outtakes and unreleased songs with minimal marketing support.
A greatest hits collection was released in 1997 by Hollywood/PolyGram Records; however, it experienced limited impact and lacked direct involvement from the band members.
Reunion
In 2013, The Party regrouped without Tiffini Hale and began work on their fourth studio album.
July of that year saw the release of their first single and accompanying video in twenty years, titled "Salute to Summer," made available through their official website.
During MMC’s 30th anniversary celebrations in 2019, Hampton, Hall, and Pampolina performed several notable tracks including "I Want You" and "Summer Vacation."
In September 2021, Hampton, Fields, Pampolina, and Hall reunited for their first live concert in nearly three decades at Orlando’s House of Blues.
Tiffini Hale passed away on December 25, 2021, at age 46.
The Party returned to performing after Hale’s death at the 90s Con After Party held in Hartford, Connecticut on March 12, 2022.
They announced that a documentary film capturing their House of Blues performance would be available for streaming starting July 1, 2023, via their official website as well as Always In The Club’s platform.
On September 15, 2023, The Party hosted an exclusive VIP cruise departing from Tampa following the third day of 90s Con.
On December 10, 2023, Fields, Hampton, and Hall joined other former Mouseketeers to perform "I Wish You Peace" at Nashville’s "Why? Because It's Christmas" concert.
During the 90s Con event on September 16, 2024, The Party was honored with induction into the New England Music Hall Of Fame.
Albert Fields
Born on March 3, 1975, Albert JeunePierre Fields pursued a solo career under the name Jeune, releasing the album Back to Reality. He remains active in both recording and live performances as an independent artist.
Chasen Hampton
Chasen Cord Hampton, born January 12, 1975, co-hosted the final season of the 1989-era Mickey Mouse Club in 1994 alongside former castmate and fellow The Party member Tiffini Hale. After moving from Orlando to Los Angeles, he continued his career in television and film while fronting the rock group Buzzfly with Mike Vizcarra, who had produced The Party’s farewell album in 1993. Hampton has issued two solo EPs: Chase Hampton: Something to Believe (2007) and Drugstore Girls (2010), both created in partnership with Vizcarra. His most recent album came out in February 2011. In 2024, he became part of Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton’s side project band "Close Enemies," releasing their first single titled "Sound of a Train."
Deedee Magno
Deedee Lynn Magno Hall, born April 2, 1975, shifted her focus from The Party to musical theater, most notably portraying Kim in Broadway’s Miss Saigon. She also took on the role of Nessarose during the initial national tour and originated the same character in San Francisco’s production of Wicked. Her husband, Cliffton Hall, appeared as Fiyero in Wicked. Magno Hall further expanded her career by becoming a voice actress, lending her voice to Pearl in Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe.
Tiffini Hale
Tiffini Talia Hale (July 30, 1975 – December 25, 2021) co-hosted the last televised season of the 1989-era Mickey Mouse Club alongside Chasen Hampton in 1994. Following this period, she withdrew from public attention and was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her early twenties. The Party announced her death on December 25, 2021; she passed away at age 46 due to cardiac arrest after being in a coma.
Damon Pampolina
Damon Philip Pampolina (born April 6, 1975) transitioned from acting into the Southern California real estate market. He launched StreetNetwork TV, a platform inspired by Myspace designed to showcase emerging artists. Pampolina has appeared in various commercials and expressed intentions to return to network television. In 2011, he disclosed a decade-long relationship with former MMC cast member Brandy Brown-Pendleton and formed the hip hop duo NDecent Proposal with Albert Fields. Currently residing in Texas with his wife Jennifer and son Roman Valentino, he co-owns PRP Entertainment alongside his father and works as a host.
Albums
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The Party
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In the Meantime, In Between Time
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Free
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The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming
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Greatest Hits
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After Party
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Singles
"Salute to Summer" |rowspan="4"|'After Party' |— |— |- "L.A." |— |— |- "Give It" |— |— |- "Switch" |— |— |-| Year | Single | Album | Highest Chart Rankings[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| U.S. | US Dance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990 | "Summer Vacation" | The Party | 72 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "I Found Love" | 79 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 | "That's Why" | 55 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "In My Dreams" | In The Meantime, In Between Time | 34 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992 | "Private Affair" | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Peace, Love And Understanding" | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Free" | Free | — | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "All About Love" | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Salute to Summer" |
After Party |
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Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
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| 1990 | "Summer Vacation" | |
| "I Found Love" | ||
| "That's Why" | ||
| "Sugar Is Sweet" | ||
| 1991 | "In My Dreams" | Jumbo Pictures |
| "Private Affair" | ||
| "Peace, Love And Understanding" | ||
| 1992 | "Free" | Jumbo Pictures |
| 1993 | "All About Love" | |
| 2013 | "Salute to Summer" |
Tours
- Party 'til ya Drop Tour (1990)
- Supporting act on Taylor Dayne's Can't Fight Fate Tour (1990)
- Opening act for Vanilla Ice during the To the Extreme World Tour (1991)
- Co-headlining with Hi-Five on their 1991 tour
- Supporting act for Color Me Badd's 1992 tour
- Mickey's Toontown Tour (1993)
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