AMyth was an R&B vocal quartet from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formed in 1995 while the members were students at Southern University.[1][2] The originally called themselves "Forté", but changed their name after being inspired by the television show Legacy.[2] They relocated to New York to do demo work, and once there they became acquainted with a lawyer who worked for the law firm representing LL Cool J.[2] They were the first act to appear on LL Cool J's label Rock the Bells Records.[2] In October 1999 their single "1*2*3" appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 59.[1]