Alesha Dixon – The Boy Does Nothing
Now a household name after winning ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Alesha Dixon sashayed her way back into the charts and scored a hit with ‘The Boy Does Nothing’.
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Sugababes – Hole In The Head
‘Hole In The Head’ saw Sugababes reignite their chart-topping partnership with Xenomania for the lead single of their third album.
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’.
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.
Mini Viva – I Wish
Mini Viva’s second single wasn’t given a fair chance to be the hit it deserved thanks to some baffling decision-making by their record label.
Girls Aloud – Wake Me Up
Initially mooted as the lead single for Girls Aloud’s second album, ‘Wake Me Up’ instead served as the fourth – and final – release.
Girls Aloud – Long Hot Summer
‘Long Hot Summer’ is generally regarded as being among Girls Aloud’s worst singles. But it’s not really that bad…is it?
V – Hip To Hip
The popularity of boybands had waned in the mid-‘00s, but if anyone could help V buck the trend, it was Xenomania.
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.
Girls Aloud – No Good Advice
Despite some fleeting doubts over the song, ‘No Good Advice’ cemented Girls Aloud and Xenomania’s status as a dream partnership.
Girls Aloud – Untouchable
Releasing ‘Untouchable’ as a single came at a cost as, somehow, this six-and-a-half-minute opus had to be squashed down into a radio edit.
Girls Aloud – The Loving Kind
‘The Loving Kind’ feels like the product of a perfect moment in time where Girls Aloud’s critical acclaim matched their commercial success.
Girls Aloud – Whole Lotta History
Ballads rarely – if ever – factor into a discussion of Girls Aloud’s best songs. But ‘Whole Lotta History’ is a notable exception to the rule.
Girls Aloud – Sound Of The Underground
‘Sound Of The Underground’ set a new benchmark of what a TV talent show winners’ single could be and just how far its impact could spread.