@juicy i understand your point, yes im in the uk and both kelly and nicole have done better over here than in the US. especially with x factor kelly became more popular. but i meant as an overall artist i dont think they are as strong solo than in a group. nicole was better suited in PCD i feel because the girls were great dancers and they were a hot group with catchy songs. and although here i am has been a success for kelly compared to the past, i dont think shes a strong enough solo artist to achieve what DC did. beyonce is strong enough solo to top what she did in DC, same with justin and nsync, michael and jackson 5 etc but some others are better off with the support of being in a group