3rd Party was a three-member dance-pop group that released a single album in 1997. It is best known for their dance hit "Can U Feel It," and for the song "Waiting for Tonight," which was remade by Jennifer Lopez.
Background
Lead singer Maria Christensen was a songwriter before the band, singing since the age of 5 and writing songs since she was 10 years old. She made her performing debut in 1985 as half of the Latin freestyle duo Sequal. She has written songs for Nana Mouskouri, Eternal,[1] Allmusic.com review of Alive 'N Sync and Celine Dion.[2] "Maria Christensen Wishes You Happy Gay Pride!" - interview by Jed RyanBackup singers Karmine Alers and Elaine Borja filled out the racially diverse group.The group formed in the wake of the mid-90s dance-pop movement, following such acts as the Spice Girls. It performed on the Today Show.The group released its album Alive in 1997. The album was recorded on Long Island, New York, and produced by Rick Wake. Four of the album’s songs