The popularity of boybands had waned in the mid-‘00s, but if anyone could help V buck the trend, it was Xenomania.
Kaci – Paradise
Two decades after being a massive #1 hit in Italy, ‘Paradise’ was plucked from obscurity and given a new lease of life as Kaci’s debut single.
Honeyz – Not Even Gonna Trip
‘Not Even Gonna Trip’ saw Honeyz hit a stumbling block as another line-up change caused animosity behind the scenes.
Eternal – Someday
Eternal performing a mid-’90s Disney power ballad is every bit as reliably brilliant as the concept sounds.
Cleopatra – A Touch Of Love
International success came at a cost for Cleopatra as they attempted to resume their debut album campaign in the UK.
Mis-Teeq – All I Want
Some songs just sound like hits, so it was little surprise that ‘All I Want’ became one of Mis-Teeq’s most successful singles.
Point Break – You
Point Break’s fourth single – ‘You’ – was another terrific song that seemed destined not to receive the recognition it deserved.
Atomic Kitten – Eternal Flame
‘Eternal Flame’ is a song that didn’t really need to be covered, but Atomic Kitten weren’t about to be dissuaded from doing it anyway.
Mandy Moore – In My Pocket
‘In My Pocket’ was good enough to make Mandy Moore a real contender in the teen-pop market, but went unreleased in most territories.
Madonna – Hollywood
‘Hollywood’ was quickly released to try and rescue the ‘American Life’ album. Instead, it led to one of the most iconic moments of the ’00s.
Girls Aloud – The Show
In the face of underlying uncertainty over Girls Aloud’s long-term future, ‘The Show’ could’ve played things safe. Needless to say, it didn’t.
Spice Girls – Wannabe
In just under three minutes, the Spice Girls changed the face of pop music forever with their debut single.