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Band Or Solo Artist?: Solo
Genre: Vocal Pop, Cabaret
Greatest Hit: "Stay (I Missed You)" 1994
The perfecter of nerd chic, Lisa Loeb nailed the hit “Stay (I Missed You)” in '94 and became the first artist to have a No. 1 single without being signed to a label. She’s the OG of the indie scene, encouraging more artists to succeed without corporate backing. As a testament to her sex appeal, her iconic cat-eyed glasses will remain a fashion staple forever.
Lisa Loeb - Stay (I Missed You) 1994 Video stereo widescreen
Band Or Solo Artist?: Solo
Genre: Pop, Rock
Greatest Hit: "White Flag" (2003)
You probably first caught sight of Dido when she was telling Eminem about her cold tea in "Stan," but Dido's fame started before the rapper sampled her song "Thank You." The woman that goes by the name that could inspire a very awful typo, Dido has two of the the best-selling albums in UK history, No Angel and Life for Rent.
Dido - White Flag
Band Or Solo Artist?: Band
Band Name(s): Little Dragon
Genre: Indie Pop, Electronic
Greatest Hit: "Twice" (2006)
Born and raised in Sweden, Yukimi Elenora Nagano, who sat for a sexy "Hot Complex" photo shoot, always had an affinity for R&B music, but was raised listening to American folk. In high school, she created the electronic band Little Dragon along with friends in Gothenburg.
She’s been featured on a number of other albums, including the Gorillaz’s Plastic Beach and on SBTRKT’s song “Wildfire.” Her rebellious ways influenced her band’s name, Little Dragon, which is allegedly based on her tantrums in the studio. Regardless of her feisty rep, we can't get enough of her quirky style and killer vocals.
Band Or Solo Artist?: Solo
Genre: Electro, Pop
Greatest Hit: "Oblivion" (2012)
There’s something about Grimes. It may be her cute lisp, the noises that she makes during live performances, her strange hair, or the fact that she’s created a weird sound that has had everyone talking about her over the past year. How would she describe it? “ADD Music,” she’s said in interviews. Either way, watching her rock back and forth to “Oblivion” or dance around on stage in her otherworldly ensembles gets everyone’s attention.
Band Or Solo Artist?: Band
Band Name(s): En Vogue
Genre: R&B, Soul, Funk
Greatest Hit: "Hold On" (1990)
Not every R&B group's first single crosses over to the mainstream, climbs the Billboard Hot 100 and gets them an appearance as a group of prostitutes wanting to seduce Batman in Batman Forever. That's exactly what fame brought En Vogue, thanks to their 1990 single, "Hold On." The quartet of sexy singers released their debut album to critical acclaim and went on to release subsequent certified platinum albums. Despite the group's success—they were nominated for seven Grammys—drama behind the scenes ultimately led to tension among group members, causing their disbandment.
Band Or Solo Artist?: Both
Band Name(s): Stone Poneys
Genre: Rock, Pop, R&B
Greatest Hit: "You're No Good" (1975)
Take your pick: she's "The Queen of Rock," or "The First Lady of Rock," or, if we put it in economical terms, the "highest paid woman in rock." Linda Ronstadt is responsible for giving life to California's young folk and rock music scene in the late 1960s and '70s. With Bobby Kimmel and Kenny Edwards, she formed The Stone Poneys, steadily laying the groundwork for her to become a genuine rock star.
Band Or Solo Artist?: Solo
Genre: Gospel, R&B, Soul
Greatest Hit: "Don't Make Me Over" (1962)
If you're wondering who Dionne Warwick is, chances are you've sang along to one of her smash hits before. Between "That's What Friends Are For" and "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me," Dionne Warwick has an impressive catalog and is one of the most outspoken women in the game. The title of her hit "Don't Make Me Over," came from an actual line she snapped at her producers in pure frustration.
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