 Barnum had already worked with performers such as Aretha Franklin, Puff Daddy and Barry White.In the spring of 1998 the Pump Girls had their public debut and CD launch at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) with much media coverage.Shortly after releasing the CD, the group had more publicity and many high profile TV and live public performances, and partnered with the Walt Disney Company to begin touring at various Disney parks and Radio Disney events.