These songs screamed, "Go solo!" Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best songs by your favorite girl group members who went on to build their own successful solo careers.
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00:00City shoes don't even need to buy a new dress. If you ain't there, ain't nobody else to impress.
00:05Welcome to Miss Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best songs by your favorite girl group members
00:11who went on to build their own successful solo careers.
00:14Do it solo. I'ma do it on my own now.
00:17Now that you're alone, got you looking for a clone now.
00:20Solo.
00:22Number 10. Lip & Hip, Hyuna.
00:24Ah, ah. Lip's hip. Lip's hip. Ah, ah. Lip's hip.
00:31Believe it or not, Hyuna is actually a two-time girl group graduate.
00:35After debuting with the Wonder Girls in 2007, she then left to join 4Minute and debut again in 2009.
00:434-4-4-4Minute, ha-ha-ha, it's you!
00:46Shortly after, the idol began to gain traction as a soloist, standing out from the crowd with her unique style.
00:53Not so much the girl next door.
00:55Everything the artist produces is colorful, fun, and a bit bizarre.
01:05Ten years into her career, Lip & Hip represents her fun and catchy style perfectly,
01:10and the upbeat track is a classic.
01:15Number 9. Right There
01:17Nicole Scherzinger featuring 50 Cent
01:24As the leading singer of the ultra-popular Pussycat Dolls,
01:28it's no secret that Scherzinger was often seen as the band's frontwoman.
01:32After branching out as a soloist and TV personality,
01:35her popularity continued internationally.
01:38In 2011, Don't Hold Your Breath became her third Top 20 UK single as a solo act.
01:44Soon after, Right There, which swapped her pop-heavy style for a more seductive R&B feel,
01:55went on to become her fourth UK success.
01:58With Rihanna's island influence and a feature from 50 Cent,
02:02it's no surprise the song became her highest-charting song as lead artist stateside.
02:12Number 8. Havana
02:14Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
02:23In 2016, Camila's exit from Fifth Harmony was far from peaceful.
02:28Even though the singer had already released some of her own music while still in the band,
02:33her reputation as a soloist suffered due to group drama, media commentary, and fan wars.
02:39Since then, she's been able to eclipse the controversy with her success,
02:43and Havana is perfect proof.
02:51Less than a year after her departure from the group,
02:53Havana topped more than 20 charts internationally and became a radio hit.
02:59Showcasing her Cuban heritage, this song set Camila on the path to solo stardom.
03:10Number 7. Heaven Is A Place On Earth
03:13Belinda Carlisle
03:22As if being the lead singer of history's biggest female rock band wasn't enough,
03:26Belinda's solo career is just as legendary.
03:30She quickly had her audience wrapped around her finger
03:33as they fell head-over-heels for the 80s it-girl and her catchy songs.
03:43Her first US chart-topper, Heaven Is A Place On Earth,
03:48remains one of her most recognizable hits.
03:51Paired with the music video directed by Diane Keaton, it's the perfect time capsule.
03:56A memorable chorus and a message of hope have kept the song relevant to this day.
04:08Number 6. I Turn To You – Mel C
04:13You can't talk about girl groups without bringing up the forever iconic Spice Girls.
04:22And while none of the members' individual music careers ever reach the group's level of success,
04:27there are definitely some standouts.
04:30Emma Bunton's Maybe is a great example,
04:33and the vintage-inspired song quickly became a UK smash.
04:36But no one dominated the charts like Mel C.
04:44With a dance-pop feel and a music video set in Ibiza,
04:48I Turn To You perfectly captures the summer of 2000.
04:58Fun, catchy, and a beat, it's one of her most popular releases internationally.
05:07Number 5. The Block Party – Lisa Left Eye Lopez
05:18Even while she was a part of TLC, Lisa, also known as Left Eye,
05:23was heavily involved in the group's creative direction and songwriting.
05:27The only member to establish her own music career,
05:30the artist made a splash as a collaborator on several hit singles.
05:36And while The Block Party wasn't her biggest hit stateside,
05:41many have called the tune ahead of its time.
05:44Equal parts playful and experimental, the song is pure fun.
05:49After her tragic death, the song would later be remixed
05:52and added to a posthumous album to honor her legacy.
05:55Number 4. Get Your Freak On – Missy Elliott
06:11There aren't enough words to describe Missy Elliott.
06:15She's a trailblazing rapstress, hit machine, and four-time Grammy winner.
06:20After beginning her career with the short-lived R&B group Sista,
06:23the lyrical genius established herself as a household name
06:27starting with her first solo album in 1997.
06:30Her big hits like Work It to iconic collaborations like
06:34Lose Control with Ciara and Fatman Scoop made Missy a music legend.
06:43Not only is Get Your Freak On a song that stands the test of time,
06:47but it showcases why the artist is so well-respected.
06:54The catchy hooks and sexual wordplay are quintessentially Missy.
07:05Number 3. Bad Reputation – Joan Jett
07:13After being a part of the all-female rock band The Runaways,
07:16Joan paved the way for female artists when she started her own record label.
07:21And while her Arrows cover put her on the map, Bad Reputation solidified her stardom.
07:33In the music video for this smash hit, Joan depicts all of the labels who rejected her.
07:39Staying true to herself, her style, and her love for the rock scene,
07:42she would eventually earn the nickname Queen of Rock and Roll.
07:46Years later, the song has been passed on through generations,
07:50covered by other artists and featured in all kinds of media.
07:57Number 2. Upside Down – Diana Ross
08:05From leading the Untouchable Supremes to receiving not one,
08:08but two Grammy Awards for Lifetime Achievement,
08:11no one has had a career quite like Diana Ross.
08:14After ruling the 60s with her Motown girl group,
08:17she started appearing as a soloist in 1968 and released her first solo album in 1970.
08:24Featuring her timeless ballad Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand,
08:28the album launched an immensely successful solo career.
08:36Years later, Diana continued to top the charts with Upside Down.
08:41A timeless classic, the song is infectious,
08:44so it's no surprise that it was one of her biggest hits.
08:47A true supernova, she would become the inspiration for so many music divas to come.
09:00Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
09:04Motivation – Normani
09:06The Fifth Harmony alum shows off her pop star chops.
09:102 on – Tinashe Featuring Schoolboy Q
09:13From the stunners to R&B stardom.
09:23Don't Say Love – Leigh-Anne
09:25The Little Mix singer returned to the spotlight with a solo record deal.
09:40Motivation – Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne
09:44Another solo hit from the talented Destiny's Child member.
09:55Solo – Jennie
09:57One of the most successful K-pop solos of all time.
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10:23Crazy in Love – Beyoncé Featuring Jay-Z
10:31After capturing the world's attention as part of Destiny's Child,
10:34Beyoncé came out swinging with her solo debut, aside from a track on a soundtrack album.
10:40The catchy R&B song soon became a mega hit,
10:43and in no time the singer was stealing hearts and topping charts around the globe.
10:53As her success continued to grow, Crazy in Love went on to win two Grammys,
10:58and 20 years later, it's still an iconic pop anthem.
11:02Known as Queen B for a reason, she's reigned over the industry for decades,
11:07even with her latest country music single, Texas Hold'em.
11:14With an unrivaled career under her belt,
11:17it turns out the star's first solo really was history in the making.
11:25Which girl group members do you think shown as soloists?
11:28Let us know the songs you would add in the comments below.
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