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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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