Madonna teamed up with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake for ‘4 Minutes’, but in doing so, some argued that she ended up sounding like a guest on her own single.
Britney Spears – Me Against The Music (Feat. Madonna)
‘Me Against The Music’ was a well-timed collaboration between Britney Spears and Madonna, emerging from the fallout of their VMAs kiss.
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.
Geri Halliwell – Mi Chico Latino
After missing out on the top spot by a whisker with her debut single, Geri Halliwell was not leaving anything to chance with the follow-up.
Cleopatra – I Want You Back
If you don’t over-think it, Cleopatra’s version of ‘I Want You Back’ is a worthy – and very ’90s – take on a Motown classic.
Darren Hayes – Crush (1980 Me)
‘Crush (1980 Me)’ was a departure from the sound that Darren Hayes was known for. But it gave us a glimpse at the artist he would become.
Interview: Glenn Ball
Glenn Ball is here to spill the tea on working with Pete Waterman, that long-lost Pop! album and his incredible dancing career.
Madonna – American Life
‘American Life’ launched an infamous period of Madonna’s career, and was as confronting, challenging and unintentionally amusing as a lead single could be.
Jessica Simpson – A Public Affair
‘A Public Affair’ found Jessica Simpson dragging Christina Milian, Christina Applegate and Eva Longoria to the local roller disco for a girls’ night out.
S Club 7 – Bring It All Back
‘Bring It All Back’ might have heralded the arrival of S Club 7. But behind the scenes, this was really Simon Fuller’s return to chart glory.
Cleopatra – Cleopatra’s Theme
‘Cleopatra’s Theme’ was expertly realised in marketing the group as stars. All they had to do was wait for the rest of the world to catch up.