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10 Artists Who Are Better Off Solo
In this list of 10 Artists Who Are Better Off Solo, we highlight some famous singers who made a smart move when the decided to ditch their old groups or bandmates.
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake had huge success with his wildly popular boy band 'N Sync -- how could he get any bigger than that? Easy.
Partnering with the Neptunes and Timbaland, Timberlake released his debut solo album 'Justified' in 2002. His first single, 'Like I Love You,' debuted at No...
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Michael Jackson
As a member of the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson performed poppy, catchy tunes alongside his brothers. When he emerged from adolescence, Jackson hit the solo path hard and heavy, releasing three albums before his 1979 classic, 'Off the Wall...
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Beyonce
Destiny's Child went through a couple of line-up changes, but one thing stayed the same: Beyonce Knowles. The R&B singer remained front and center in the group (and on songs like 'Say My Name' and 'Bills, Bills, Bills') before going solo and really making her mark in the industry.
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Artists Better Off Solo: George Michael
Prior to making waves as a solo artist, George Michael was a member of Wham!, the '80s British boy band famous for tunes like 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.'
In 1987, Michael released his infectious hit, 'Faith,' followed closely by 'I Want Your Sex...
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Dr. Dre
A former member of rap outfit N.W.A. (famous for songs like 'Straight Outta Compton'), Dr. Dre came into his own in 1992 with the release of his first solo album, 'The Chronic.'
Over the years Dre has carved out a chunk of the rap industry for himself as co-owner of Death Row Records and CEO of the Aftermath label...
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill's honey-dripped voice helped popularize '90s hip-hop group the Fugees, but she took that voice and made a name for herself by going solo in 1998 with critically-acclaimed album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.' The album was a massive success commercially, as well, earning the beautiful singer five Grammy awards...
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Gwen Stefani
As the frontwoman of the ska-pop band No Doubt, Gwen Stefani melted hearts and ears with her signature sound, but she practically blew up when she released her first solo album, 'Love. Angel. Music. Baby.,' in 2004.
The album was more poppy than No Doubt and infused with a little R&B sweetness. Ra...
Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Pink
It's easy to forget that Pink (real name Alecia Moore) was once a member of the girly R&B trio Choice. The group's album was never released (though their single 'Key to My Heart' was featured on the 'Kazaam' soundtrack), and Pink subsequently began work on her first solo record, 'Can't Take Me Home.'
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Artists Who Are Better Off Solo: Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin entered the scene as one of the many talented youngsters in Latin boy group Menudo, who were one of the biggest Latin American acts of the '80s thanks to hits like 'Hold Me.'
He went solo in 1991, but found mainstream success in America when he released his first English-language album in 1999...