It’s not often a British act can call Beyonce a label-mate; however such is the good fortune of Pop quad Little Mix that they now can.
Details after the jump…
The 2011 X Factor UK winners have confirmed that they are making a beeline for the American charts, after signing a Stateside deal with Columbia Records late last month. An industry juggernaut, the label is home to likes of Adele and Destiny’s Child.
Of their first US release, ‘Wings’, the ladies told Twist magazine:
“‘Wings’ is the perfect introduction to Little Mix and what we’re all about, so we can’t wait to show it to everybody in America!”
We wanted our first single to be a song that meant something to us, but also meant a lot to our fans.
We wanted an uplifting message about believing in yourself, listening to what your mum says (because she’s always right!) and just not letting any negativity bring you down.” - (member Jesy Nelson)
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As keen appreciators of what Little Mix bring to the table (see: vocals, harmonies, and a solid Pop), we congratulate them on what it as amazing opportunity.
That said, we’re not entirely sold on whether the Brit invasion of last year (see: One Direction, Cher Lloyd, and co) actually helps the ladies or harms them. America is a notoriously difficult market to break – even for artists based there. Hence they could fall victim to the “Brit-saturation”. Or, of couse, Jesy, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Ann could strike it lucky in the big leagues.
Needless to say, we’ll be watching closely at how this plays out.
For now, though, peep Little Mix in action below…
19 COMMENTS
mr.m
January 8, 2013 at 6:05 am
FLOP!
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Everyone's A Critic
January 8, 2013 at 4:29 pm
How are they flopping. Do not state your stupid opinion as fact. They actually are talented singers live, check their acoustic version of DNA. I’m not a fan of their music but clearly they’re not flops if they chart and get regular plays on music stations and radio. Dumb bitch, your shade isn’t needed
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Leon
January 8, 2013 at 6:13 am
Yes, get it girls. Now they need to release Red planet as a single featuring T-Boz
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JJFan1814
January 8, 2013 at 6:16 am
No.
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Jahlal
January 8, 2013 at 6:19 am
Please release red planet as a single!!!
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TeamBey/TeamBreezy/TeamYoungMoney
January 8, 2013 at 6:20 am
Every generation for the past 5 or so decades, in America, experiences a British Invasion.
The 60′s: Virtually EVERY Rock Artist/group.
The 70′s: Virtually EVERY Rock Artist/Group.
The 80′s: Viryually EVERY one hit wonder.
The 90′s: Abit scarce.
The 21st Century: Adele, Amy WInehouse, One Direction etc… (3 of the BIGGEST artists of this century in the U.S.A)
The U.S THRIVES off of British acts. Always have, always will. The only ones that DONT succeed as strong lack label marketing, promoton and exposure. Like Cher Llyod, Billboard Biz said that “Want U Back” could have went to number one if her lable pushed the song on radio more seeing that it was in the top 10 of itunes for 15 weeks.
Little Mix will do good.
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the real xoxo
January 8, 2013 at 6:23 am
the 90s a bit scarce? oasis cracked the US and the spice girls achieved global domination in the 90s!
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TeamBey/TeamBreezy/TeamYoungMoney
January 8, 2013 at 6:33 am
OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THE SPICE GIRLS!!! LOL.
As for Oasis, They didn’t crack the U.S to the extent of Europe, Asia etc… but they did have moderate success.
I forgot about savage garden too.
Thanks @the real xoxo.
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the real xoxo
January 8, 2013 at 6:20 am
Simon is trying to make them the next Spice Girls and failing – these girls can sing but they are safe, non-threatening and boring!
The Spice Girls were loud, arrogant and didnt really give a fuck!
They will flop.
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Love Kelly
January 8, 2013 at 7:20 am
Signing with Destinys Child label. Lets see what happens…
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Dev
January 8, 2013 at 6:58 am
Well it’ll be interesting to see who does better out of The Saturdays with a reality show or Little Mix with just promotion and appearances?
To be honest i don’t see this group having longevity, with a pretty much silly name and one strong singer, one okay singer and two average singers it wont be long before the strongest singer departs… i mean, they have already been preforming as a 3 piece recently
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the real xoxo
January 8, 2013 at 7:10 am
both the saturdays and little fix are shite.
both contrived, boring with no real passion or personality.
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Love Kelly
January 8, 2013 at 7:22 am
I get the impression Perrie is already plotting her break out status spare headed by this One D connection.
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gio88
January 8, 2013 at 7:46 am
mmmm i don’t see them become ww star but just star in uk
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Dance Again (Beyonce's Weave)
January 8, 2013 at 10:15 am
Are they even platinum yet???
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MISHKA
January 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm
1D hit it big mostly because they were extra cuuuute and – surprisingly enough – very humble. Teenage Girls had no choice but to fall for them.
Here we’re talking Girl Groups and teenage girls connect to female groups only if the ladies possess something they can’t have: TLC was funky, Salt’n'Pepa was naughty, Spice Girls was feisty and Destiny’s Child was fierce.
These girls right here, I don’t see it happening for them. There are too common to be adored. We shall see.
What happened to The Saturdays though?
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Everyone's A Critic
January 8, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Love all their voices except the black girls… She needs to go or be replaced. That is all
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chyna white
January 8, 2013 at 9:30 pm
Ciara – Living it Up new video [GOT ME GOOD on iTunes 11/6]: http://youtu.be/zTiVEuMV9SA via @youtube
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