allSTARS* – Things That Go Bump In The Night
When the allSTARS* released ‘Things That Go Bump In The Night’ as their second single, they ended up redefining Halloween itself.
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Lisa Scott-Lee – Too Far Gone
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.
Steps – One For Sorrow
Steps released ‘One For Sorrow’ in the summer of 1998, and just like that, everything fell into place for the group.
Britney Spears – Lucky
In one of the most ominous tales of foreboding in pop music, Britney Spears released ‘Lucky’ as the second single from her sophomore album in 2000.
Stacie Orrico – Stuck
With R&B and rock ruling the charts, Stacie Orrico’s arrival with her debut single ‘Stuck’ heralded the welcome resurgence of pop music.
Spice Girls – Viva Forever
Amid the furore of Geri Halliwell’s sudden departure from the Spice Girls came their serendipitously beautiful swansong, ‘Viva Forever’.
Lolly – Viva La Radio
As a pop scholar, it made sense then that Lolly would open her career with ‘Viva La Radio’. Or, as it is otherwise known: a brief history of broadcast radio
Adam Rickitt – I Breathe Again
The path (or, cobbles) from soap star to pop star is well-trodden, but few predicted Adam Rickitt’s debut single would be a hi-NRG erotic CPR anthem
Stacie Orrico – I Could Be The One
Five months after the ‘Stacie Orrico’ album campaign had appeared to conclude, one further single was unexpectedly released from it.
Samantha Mumba – Always Come Back To Your Love
Helmed by Stargate, Always Come Back To Your Love is an aural portfolio of every ‘00s production gimmick available to an aspiring pop star
Melanie B – Feels So Good
By the time Feels So Good was released, Melanie B’s debut album campaign was close to dying of old age having spanned almost three years.
S Club 7 – You
With a rocket shoved up its arse, ‘You’ was elevated from an unremarkable album track into one of S Club 7’s most brilliant singles.
Britney Spears – Born To Make You Happy
Despite only being released in Europe, ‘Born To Make You Happy’ went on to be one of the biggest hits from Britney Spears’ debut album.