ONTD Original: 25 More Great Debut Singles by Female Artists
Yesterday, Rolling Stone shared their list of the greatest debut singles of all time. And while Britney Spears' "…Baby One More Time" (1998) claimed the top spot, in true Rolling Stone fashion female artists only accounted for one-fourth of the list's 100 entries (this fraction becomes only slightly larger if one includes singles by co-ed acts Blondie, The B-52s and Chic).
In response, I shared what I believe to be 25 of the best debut singles by female artists that weren't recognized by Rolling Stone. In keeping with the parameters of the original list, I didn't include solo debuts by artists that were already well-known as members of an ensemble-think "Crazy in Love" or "London Bridge"-but there were still a ton of great, eligible debuts that didn't make the cut. So without further ado, I bring you Part 2.
Exposé - "Point of No Return" (1985)
Click to viewTaylor Dayne - "Tell It to My Heart" (1987)
Sarah McLachlan - "Vox" (1988)
Selena - "Contigo Quiero Estar" (1989)
En Vogue - "Hold On" (1990)
PJ Harvey - "Dress" (1991)
The Cranberries - "Dreams" (1992)
Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl" (1993)
Da Brat - "Funkdafied" (1994)
Namie Amuro - "Body Feels EXIT" (1995)
Fiona Apple - "Shadowboxer" (1996)
Jewel - "Who Will Save Your Soul" (1996)
Natalie Imbruglia - "Torn" (1997)
Sugababes - "Overload" (2000)
t.A.T.u. - "Я сошла с ума" (2000)
Michelle Branch - "Everywhere" (2001)
Ashanti - "Foolish" (2002)
Avril Lavigne - "Complicated" (2002)
Kelly Clarkson - "A Moment Like This" (2002)
Cassie - "Me & U" (2006)
Adele - "Hometown Glory" (2007)
Girls' Generation - "다시 만난 세계 (Into the New World)" (2007)
Ellie Goulding - "Under the Sheets" (2009)
Grimes - "Genesis" (2012)
BLACKPINK - "붐바야 (BOOMBAYAH)" (2016)
Missed part one? Check it out here!