mercury records Archives - Can't Stop The Pop

10 OCT

Honeyz – Never Let You Down

‘Never Let You Down’ was smartly pitched as continuing the Honeyz sound but with the subtext of being a soft relaunch.

01 AUG

‘Not Even Gonna Trip’ saw Honeyz hit a stumbling block as another line-up change caused animosity behind the scenes.

18 APR

‘Kinda Love’ showcases a bigger, bolder sound for Darius, and is everything the lead single for a second album should be.

21 FEB

Ainslie Henderson became the third Fame Academy graduate to hit the charts with his debut single ‘Keep Me A Secret’

14 FEB

Only Shania Twain could get away with the Riverdance-meets-Rednex absurdity of ‘Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)’

12 APR

The Honeyz were on the cusp of a lucrative record deal in America when they released ‘Love Of A Lifetime’. What could possibly go wrong?

11 JAN

‘Stop Living The Lie’ is an oft-forgotten relic of the early TV talent show era, but possibly one of the best singles to emerge from it.

07 DEC

The Honeyz second single ‘End Of The Line’ saw the group don iconic purple overcoats to deliver a blockbuster ’90s ballad.

14 SEP

Kéllé Bryan’s debut solo single ‘Higher Than Heaven’ saw her bring a slice of uplifting gospel-pop to the charts.

03 AUG

‘I Don’t Know’ did nothing to dispel the notion that nice pop songs finish last, as it became a gentle swansong for the Honeyz.

11 MAY

When Lisa Scott-Lee stepped back into the spotlight with her debut single ‘Lately’, it looked for a moment like she might well have the last laugh.

02 SEP

Lisa Scott-Lee’s second solo single ‘Too Far Gone’ was harmless enough – but ended up being embroiled in a disastrous case of record label politics.