With a radical overhaul of her image and sound, Melanie C rejected convention in every way as she launched her solo career proper.
Phixx – Hold On Me
Phixx might’ve been runners up to the runners up of Popstars: The Rivals, but their debut single exceeded expectations in every possible way.
The Saturdays – Higher (Feat. Flo Rida)
Having deprived The Saturdays their first #1, Flo Rida joined the group in a bid to go ‘Higher’ and help earn them that elusive chart-topper.
Honeyz – Finally Found
It seemed the UK had ‘Finally Found’ a new R&B act to rule the charts when Honeyz scored a top-five hit with their debut single.
Hilary Duff – Wake Up
However peculiar it was that Hilary Duff released a greatest hits album after two years, the lead single brilliantly reinvigorated her sound.
Abs – Miss Perfect (Feat. Nodesha)
There was Xenomania magic in the air as Abs teamed up with American R&B singer Nodesha for his third single, ‘Miss Perfect’.
Eternal – Oh Baby I…
Five singles into their debut album and the hits just kept coming for Eternal as they released their first ballad.
Girls Aloud – Something Kinda Ooooh
‘Something Kinda Ooooh’ gave Girls Aloud their mojo back and deftly silenced rumours that the group might be about to split.
Gareth Gates – Sunshine
‘Sunshine’ sought to disperse the storm clouds that had been gathering over Gareth Gates in time for the release of his second album.
Faith Hill – This Kiss
As pop and country collided in the late ’90s, ‘This Kiss’ earned Faith Hill an international breakthrough with her biggest hit yet.
Atomic Kitten – I Want Your Love
Using an inspired sample, Atomic Kitten’s third single ‘I Want Your Love’ is arguably the best example of what the group were conceived to be.
Liberty X – Jumpin’
‘Jumpin’ was an ambitious – if somewhat flawed – single from Liberty X as they prepared to release their second album.