This week, Erin and Jacob take on the task of listing the best debut single by an artist formerly in a group. This episode features a lot of new-to-the-podcast artists as well as the FASTEST debate section in the history of the pod.

Artists mentioned: Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts, Lisa Scott-Lee, Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Harry Styles, Robbie Williams, 2NE1.

What is your favorite debut solo single? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

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Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Debut Solo Singles

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It's finally mail time! This episode is long overdue, but hosts Erin and Jacob are finally clearing out the mail bag and reading your song picks for several past topics. They also took the time to play a mini game of Shuffle Showdown. Thank you to everyone who has submitted songs!

Send us your song suggestions for past topics! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

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Hosts Erin and Jacob are joined by Brad from The Album Concept Hour to talk about some amazing hits from Japanese sensation Utada Hikaru (宇多田ヒカル). She is know by Kingdom Hearts fans for her incredible theme songs, and her voice and style has changed throughout her long career. 

Do you have a favorite song by Utada? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

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Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Songs by Utada Hikaru

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Happy New Year! Jacob presents the huge theme of best songs by artists that go by a single name. Cher? Madonna? Adele? So hard to choose just one song to make the top, but Erin and Jacob manage it again! They also tackle the age-old questions: What speed is the best to listen to I'm Outta Love by Anastacia?

Artists mentioned: Sia, Sade, Cher, Mya, 070 Shake, Madonna, Anastacia, Brandy, Aaliyah, Adele.

What is your favorite song by a mononymous artist? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

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Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Single Named Artists

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Happy New Year! Erin and Jacob are saying "Hello" to 2023 and "Goodbye" to 2022 by picking and ranking their top 10 favorite songs of the year. Is this task even possible after the great year of music we had in '22? Let's hope that the music in 2023 lives up to the amazing year 2022 has been. 

What was your favorite song of 2022? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: Best of 2022

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It's time to take it down a few notches and relax. While sharing the best acoustic renditions pop songs, hosts Erin and Jacob discuss their favorites and see many artists returning to the podcast again.

What is your favorite pop acoustic version? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S3 Episode 7 - Acoustic Versions

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Andres from The Latin Jukebox joins Erin and Jacob to talk about their favorite Spanglish Songs. It's all about songs that are flowing easily between using Spanish and English! They talk about some classics, some newer songs, and Andres has to make some really difficult decisions.

What is your favorite Spanglish song? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S3 Episode 6 - Spanglish Songs

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Rihanna fans, where you at?! In this episode hosts Erin and Jacob try not to get Carti-ac arrest as they tackle the insurmountable task of rating Rihanna's best songs. Listen and celebrate the Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty's hits.

What is your favorite Rihanna song? Let us know! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod,  or get in touch by emailing [email protected].  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie

Listen to the playlist from today's episode on Spotify: S3 Ep. 5 - Best of Rihanna

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In this electric episode, hosts Erin and Jacob rave about their favorite live performances of a pop song. Tours, festivals, award shows - anything goes!

What is your favorite live pop performance? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @hitsdontliepod or get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Watch the videos from each live performance in our YouTube playlist: Best Live Performances Playlist

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To celebrate Erin's birthday in October, the two played a special game called Shuffle Showdown. Erin and Jacob put their entire music libraries on shuffle, pressed play, and had to talk about what song came up. There were some real hits and deep cuts that popped up in this episode! 

Artists mentioned: FKA Twigs, Christina Aguilera, Fastball, Calle 13, Tierra Whack, Lights, Alungageorge, Rina Sawayama, and more!

Play the Shuffle Showdown your self and let us know what you get! Talk to us on Twitter or Instagram at @hitsdontliepod, get in touch by emailing [email protected], or leave a voice message by going to anchor.fm/hits-dont-lie.  All of the places you can find Hits Don't Lie: https://linktr.ee/hitsdontlie

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