Aquateenz

Aquateenz (stylized as AquaTeenz.) are an Heiwanese virtual band created in 1995 by Vasco Marino, Munro Alexander, singer Kanon Yamashita, and musician Yentunde Yukimura, from Nanto. The band primarily consists of five fictional members: Aaren (Lead Singer), Randy (DJ, Keyboard, Formerly Drummer), Sheek (Guitar), Sugarbaby (Bass), and Skrap (Drums). Their universe is presented in media such as music videos, interviews, comic strips and cartoons.

Creation (1995-1997)
Vasco Marino and Munro Alexander first met in college during the early 80s. After reuniting during a class reunion, they decided to start a band. After recruiting singer Kanon Yamashita and Japanese musician Yentunde Yukimura, they signed with Universal Music and formed Aquateenz in 1995. The name was chosen because the members agreed it sounded cool.

Aquateenz (1997-1998)
During 1995-1997, the band recorded for their self-titled debut album. The fourth song from the album, Little Sprout, was released as a single in mid 1997. Shortly after the release, the Aquateenz made their first music video, which introduced the virtual band members for the first time.

Aquateenz was released on 15 September 1997, to commercial success. It reached No. 3 on the Heiwanese National Music Chart, No. 8 on the Australian ARIA Charts, and No. 13 on the Billboard Philippine Hot 100. The album was released worldwide a year later, in 1998.

Return of the Aquateenz (2000-2002)
After a year old hiatus, the band decided to make another album.