Female teen pop vocal group Mpress consists of three experienced young woman: St. Petersburg-native mezzo-soprano Lauren Hart (born Lauren Maureen Heart), aka L.T., Orlando-raised Latin descendant singer, actress, and dancer Zoraida Rosario (born Zoraida Virginia Rosario) and ex-Forte, a singing and dancing group from Florida, Marissa Clark (born Marissa Rosalia Clark). Performing urban and dance/pop songs, Mpress debuted with the release of Suddenly. The group soon had the opportunity to open for 'N Sync and Britney Spears.