Temperance

Temperance, based in Toronto, started out as a solo techno project by founder [a=Mark Ryan] (born H.A. Der Hovagimian) in 1990. Mark's school-mate [a=Lorraine Reid] joined in on vocals in 1992, and by 1994 the group transformed into an Eurodance project with the debut hit single "Music Is My Life". The song won numerous awards; topped countless national charts; and Temperance quickly became one of the top dance music groups in the country.
The full length album "Virtues Of Life" was released in 1995, followed by a number of hit singles/videos. The group performed extensively not only throughout Canada, but across Europe, North America, Asia and parts of Africa, garnering multiple Juno nominations and Canadian video awards along the way.
[a=Mark Ryan] departed from Temperance in 1997 to pursue producing and remixing various local and international artists. His position as music producer was replaced by [l=Hi-Bias Records Inc.] founder and producer [a=Nick Fiorucci] in late 1997.
Temperance's sophomore album "If You Don't Know" was released in 1999.