19 of Little Mix's most successful songs 🎵 💕
They've got some serious bangers!
Little Mix - AKA Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall - are the masterminds behind some of the biggest hits of the last decade! Although they're on hiatus, they've had an amazing career and we can't wait to see what they do next in their solo projects!
After they won The X Factor back in 2011, the band have worked so hard to get where they are - winning awards and going on tours, they've been able to work with some of the biggest artists in the music industry! Find out which of their songs made it into the Top 10 right here...
Do Little Mix write their own songs?
They sure do! Little Mix are credited as co-writers on all six of their currently released albums, having penned well over half of their album tracks. They have also recorded songs written by other songwriters, having worked with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Jess Glynne, Ed Drewett, Julia Michaels, Kamille and Shaznay Lewis from All Saints.
Who have Little Mix collaborated with?
The girls have worked with plenty of other artists over the years! Find out which other artists Little Mix have collaborated with.
How many Number 1s have Little Mix had?
Little Mix have achieved five Number 1 singles, including their debut single in 2011, 'Cannonball', a cover of Damien Rice's song. They also got Number 1s with 'Wings' in 2012, 'Black Magic' in 2015, 'Shout Out to My Ex' in 2016 and 'Sweet Melody' in 2021!
Which Little Mix songs have been in the Top 10?
'Cannonball', 2011
The girls' first ever single went straight to Number 1. Their cover of Damien Rice's 2002 single was the winners' song after taking The X Factor crown in 2011, spending eight weeks in the charts in total and being certified Gold in the UK.
'Wings', 2012
They were onto a winning streak when their second single, 'Wings', also went to Number 1! It was the lead single from their debut album 'DNA', spending 25 weeks in the charts, and was certified Platinum in the UK
'DNA', 2012
'DNA' peaked at Number 3 in the UK charts, being certified Gold and spending 13 weeks in the charts. It also appeared on their debut album 'DNA'.
'Move', 2013
'Move' was released as the lead single from Little Mix's second album, 'Salute'. It went to Number 3, spending 20 weeks in the charts in total and being certified Platinum.
'Word Up!', 2014
The girls released a cover of Cameo's 'Word Up!' in 2014 for Sport Relief - it didn't appear on any album, but went to Number 6 in the UK charts.
'Salute', 2014
'Salute' appeared on the album of the same name, and was the third single to be released from the album. It went to Number 6, spending 15 weeks in the charts and being certified Platinum in the UK.
Leigh-Anne has since admitted that she loves this song but doesn't like performing it anymore, telling Buzzfeed "I do love it, it's such a sick song, but like, performing it is so intense. Maybe it's the choreo a lot of the time."
'Black Magic', 2015
Little Mix's next Number 1 single was 'Black Magic', which spent a whopping 41 weeks in the UK charts and was certified 2x Platinum. It was the lead single from Little Mix's third album 'Get Weird', and was even covered by the Hedgehog AKA Jason Manford on the first UK series of The Masked Singer.
However, Jesy revealed in May 2020 that she was tired of performing the song and actually "never really liked" it!
'Secret Love Song' ft. Jason Derulo, 2016
Little Mix teamed up with Jason Derulo for 'Secret Love Song', which appeared on their 'Get Weird' album and peaked at Number 6 in the UK, spending 25 weeks in the charts and being certified Platinum. Perrie has said this is her favourite song to perform, but admitted it's "super tough" when she's not feeling her best vocally.
'Shout Out To My Ex', 2016
Arguably one of their biggest anthems ever, Little Mix released 'Shout Out To My Ex' in 2016 as the lead single from their album 'Glory Days'. It peaked at Number 1, spending 35 weeks in the charts and being certified 4x Platinum.
Although many fans were convinced the song was about Perrie's former relationship with Zayn Malik, she explained it to E! Online shortly after it was released: "When people go through break ups, you automatically want to hear really sad songs. You want to listen to Toni Braxton's 'Un-Break My Heart' and have a little cry, get a tub of ice cream out.
"We just thought, ‘You know what? Women need to feel empowered.' Everybody needs to feel empowered after a breakup and we feel like this song can relate to everyone because everybody's had an ex." Perrie and Jesy have both said this is their favourite song in the Little Mix catalogue.
'Touch', 2016
'Touch' was released from the 'Glory Days' album, peaking at Number 4 and being certified 2x Platinum as well as spending 35 weeks in the UK charts. It was produced by MNEK, and a remixed version featured rap verses from Kid Ink. Leigh-Anne has said this is her favourite ever Little Mix song.
'Power' ft. Stormzy, 2017
The girls teamed up with man of the moment Stormzy in 2017 for 'Power', which also featured on 'Glory Days'. It peaked at Number 6 in the UK and spent 32 weeks in the UK charts, being certified 3x Platinum by the BPI in June 2024.
Little Mix & CNCO - 'Reggaetón Lento (Remix)', 2017
Little Mix worked with Latin American band CNCO for a remix of their song 'Reggaetón Lento' in 2017. It peaked at Number 5 and spent 27 weeks in the UK charts, being certified Platinum.
'Woman Like Me' ft. Nicki Minaj, 2018
Little Mix teamed up with R&B queen Nicki Minaj for their 2018 single 'Woman Like Me', which peaked at Number 2 and spent 20 weeks in the charts, being certified Platinum. The five of them gave an incredible performance of the song at the BRIT Awards 2019.
'Bounce Back', 2019
Fans of the girls were so excited to hear 'Bounce Back' when it dropped in June 2019! Featuring samples from 'Back to Life' by Soul II Soul, the song peaked at Number 10 and spent nine weeks in the chart, being certified Silver.
'Break Up Song', 2020
Little Mix released 'Break Up Song' just after the UK went into lockdown due to Coronavirus, but still managed to peak at Number 9! The girls revealed they hadn't recorded a music video before the lockdown started, so they did it virtually, and this was the result.
The main video is centred around the girls, made up of material, hosting a news channel called LM-TV. As Leigh-Anne discusses the news, Jesy turns weather presenter and Perrie gives a fitness motivation class whilst Jade gives the lowdown on the latest fashion.
The girls told Buzzfeed in May 2020 that the song wasn't written about anyone in particular, with Jade explaining that they'd "ended up writing a lot of break up-y songs" around the same time.
'Sweet Melody', 2020
Little Mix released 'Sweet Melody' as single on 23rd October 2020, as the third single from their sixth album 'Confetti' - which was released on Friday 6th November 2020. After reaching Number 8 in the UK chart, the girls were able to score their fifth Number 1 single as the song climbed the charts to give them a Number 1 in January 2021!
They performed it for the first time on the first live episode of their TV show Little Mix: The Search, but sadly Jade was isolating so couldn't take part!
'Confetti', 2020
'Confetti' was released on 4th November 2020 as the third single from the album of the same name, 'Confetti' - which came out two days later. It entered the charts at 15, but later climbed to 9th!
A remix of the track was released on 30th April 2021 featuring rapper Saweetie - this version also had former member Jesy Nelson's vocals removed as she'd left the group by this point.
The girls spoke to Euphoria magazine about the track, with Perrie saying: "We love the song 'Confetti', it's always been one of our favorites and we know from socials that the fans love it too!" Jade added: "It felt right to do an updated version of the song and give it a moment!"
Jade also spoke out about the song being their first single without Jesy: "It's just learning to adapt. I think it's quite exciting," adding of 'Sweet Melody': "And we got off to a good start as a three by having our Number 1 single in the UK. That was like, ‘Oh wow, this is a good sign, good omen, that this year is going to be good for us."
Leigh-Anne said of the video: "We really feel it might be one of our best videos ever. We're really excited for everyone to see it." The video was released on 30th April 2021 along with the Saweetie remix, featuring the LM girls as drag kings alongside a number of famous drag queens like Bimini Bon-Boulash, Tayce and A'Whora.
In October 2024, 'Confetti' went Platinum, having sold 600,000 copies.
'Heartbreak Anthem' ft. Galantis and David Guetta, 2021
Little Mix teamed up with Swedish DJ duo Galantis as well as king of the collab David Guetta in 2021, putting out 'Heartbreak Anthem' which made it all the way up to Number 3 in the charts!
The song was originally recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the original recording featured Jesy's vocals, it was rearranged once she left the group to only including Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne. The song has since gone 2x Platinum in the UK.
'Kiss My (Uh Oh)' ft. Anne-Marie, 2021
Peaking at Number 10, Little Mix joined forces with Anne-Marie for 'Kiss My (Uh Oh)' in July 2021. The track featured on both Anne-Marie's second album, 'Therapy', as well as Little Mix's greatest hits album 'Between Us', released in 2022.
The track, which samples 'Never Leave You' by Lumidee, was re-released as the 'Girl Power Remix' featuring Becky Hill, Raye and Stefflon Don in August 2021, and has an incredible music video to go with it. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, it took inspiration from 2011 film Bridesmaids.
Scroll through to see how Little Mix have changed through the years...
2011 - The X Factor auditions
Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock all auditioned for The X Factor in 2011 as solo artists. Although they were then eliminated at the Boot Camp stage, each of them was brought back along with other contestants to form groups. Jesy and Perrie formed Faux Pas, and Jade and Leigh-Anne made up two-thirds of a group called Orion.
2011 - Little Mix win The X Factor
Both groups were then eliminated, but Jade, Perrie, Jesy and Leigh-Anne were put into a group by Kelly Rowland, calling themselves Rhythmix before changing their name to Little Mix for legal reasons. Little Mix were mentored by Tulisa and got all the way to the final, where they beat Marcus Collins with 48.3% of the vote, becoming the first group to ever win the show. Judge Louis Walsh at the time predicted the girls would be the biggest girl group in the UK - and he was right! Their winning single was a cover of Damien Rice's 'Cannonball', which topped the UK Singles Chart.
2012 - Little Mix release autobiography Ready To Fly
In August 2012, Little Mix released their autobiography, Ready To Fly. The book saw the girls tell the story of their rise to fame.
2012 - Debut album 'DNA' released
In November 2012, they released their debut album 'DNA' through Simon Cowell's label, Syco. 'DNA' peaked in the Top 10 in 10 countries. This made Little Mix the first girl group since the Pussycat Dolls to reach the US Top 5 with their debut album. 'DNA' was also certified Gold in both Australia and Ireland, and Platinum in the UK.
2012 - X Factor performance
One year on from their historic win on The X Factor, Little Mix returned to the show to perform their new single, 'Wings'.
2013 - 'DNA' Tour
In January 2013, Little Mix embarked on the 'DNA' tour, which started in Rhyl. The tour was the band's first and concluded in Belfast in February 2013.
2013 - Little Mix release second album
Little Mix released their second studio album 'Salute' in November 2013. The album included the singles 'Move', 'Little Me' and 'Salute', reaching Number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
2014 - Little Mix support Demi Lovato on tour
In February and March 2014, Little Mix supported Demi Lovato on the North American leg of her 'Neon Lights' tour.
2014 - 'Salute' Tour
In 2014, Little Mix embarked on the sell-out 'Salute' tour, which consisted of 20 dates. The tour started in May 2014 in Birmingham, before concluding in Scarborough in July 2014.
2015 - 'Black Magic' reaches Number 1
In May 2015, Little Mix released their huge single 'Black Magic', which topped the UK Singles Chart - remaining at Number 1 for three weeks. 'Black Magic' went on to be certified 3x Platinum in the UK.
2015 - Co-writing for Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea
Little Mix were co-writers on Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's song 'Pretty Girls', which was released in May 2015. The song reached Number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
2015 - Little Mix perform with Taylor Swift
In August 2015, Little Mix joined Taylor Swift on-stage at her '1989' tour in Santa Clara, California. Fans were delighted as Taylor and Little Mix performed 'Black Magic' together.
2015 - Little Mix release their third album 'Get Weird'
Little Mix released their third studio album 'Get Weird' in November 2015. The album included the singles 'Black Magic', 'Love Me Like You', 'Secret Love Song' and 'Hair'. 'Get Weird' reached Number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.
2016 - 'Get Weird' tour
In 2016, Little Mix embarked on the 'Get Weird' tour, which was in support of their third studio album of the same name. The tour started in Cardiff in March 2016, visiting cities in the UK, Europe, Oceania and Asia before concluding at Newmarket Racecourse in August 2016.
2016 - Little Mix release 'Hair' with Sean Paul
Originally released in August 2015, a remix of 'Hair' featuring Sean Paul was released in April 2016. The collaboration reached Number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
2016 - 'Shout Out To My Ex' reaches Number 1
Released in October 2016, 'Shout Out To My Ex' was a huge hit for Little Mix. The song topped the UK Singles Chart, where it spent three consecutive weeks. The single is certified 4x Platinum in the UK.
2016 - Little Mix release their fourth album 'Glory Days'
Little Mix released their fourth studio album 'Glory Days' in November 2016, including the singles 'Shout Out To My Ex', 'Touch', 'No More Sad Songs' and 'Power', with 'Reggaetón Lento' also featuring on the reissued version of the album.
'Glory Days' reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified 4x Platinum.
2017 - Little Mix win their first BRIT Award
Little Mix won their first BRIT Award in 2017, with 'Shout Out To My Ex' winning British Single of the Year.
2017 - Little Mix support Ariana Grande
Little Mix supported Ariana Grande on the North American leg of her 'Dangerous Woman' tour from February to April 2017.
2017/18 - 'The Glory Days' tour
In May 2017, Little Mix embarked on 'The Glory Days' tour, starting in Prenton Park in Birkenhead and visiting cities across the UK, Europe, Oceania, and Asia before concluding in Kobe, Japan in March 2018.
2018 - 'Summer Hits' tour
2018 also saw Little Mix head on the 'Summer Hits' tour, which was their first stadium tour. Taking place in July 2018, the tour began in Hove and concluded in Inverness.
2018 - Fifth album 'LM5'
Little Mix released their fifth studio album 'LM5' in November 2018. The album included the singles 'Woman Like Me' and 'Think About Us'. 'LM5' reached Number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and is certified Platinum.
2018 - Little Mix leave Syco and are signed to RCA
In November 2018, Little Mix left Syco - Simon Cowell's record label - and signed a deal with RCA.
2018 - Performance with Nicki Minaj
In November 2018, fans were thrilled when the girls teamed up with Nicki Minaj for an amazing performance of their collab 'Woman Like Me' at the MTV EMAs.
2019 - BRIT Awards win
Little Mix won the British Artist Video of the Year award at the 2019 BRIT Awards for their track 'Woman Like Me' featuring Nicki Minaj.
2019 - Celebrity Gogglebox
Little Mix appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox in June 2019, with the girls sharing their hilarious thoughts on a host of television shows - including Naked Attraction!
2019 - 'LM5: The Tour'
In 2019, Little Mix embarked on 'LM5: The Tour', which was in support of their fifth album. The tour started in Madrid, Spain in September 2019 and finished at The O2 Arena in London in November 2019.
2019 - PrettyLittleThing collection
In November 2019, Little Mix teamed up with clothing brand PrettyLittleThing to release their own clothing collection.
2019 - Jesy releases the documentary Odd One Out
In September 2019, Jesy released the powerful documentary Odd One Out, which saw her open up about the impact of cyberbulling on her mental health. The documentary won a National Television Award in 2020.
2020 - One World: Together At Home performance
Little Mix delivered a brilliant performance of their hit 'Touch' for the One World: Together At Home virtual concert during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020
In 2020, Little Mix announced their own TV talent show called Little Mix: The Search. The competition aired in September 2020 and was won by the band Since September - who subsequently went on to support the girls on 'The Confetti Tour' in 2022.
2020 - 'Confetti'
Little Mix released their sixth album 'Confetti' in November 2020. The album included the singles 'Break Up Song', 'Holiday' and 'Sweet Melody'. The album reached Number 2 on the UK Album Charts and is certified Gold.
2020 - Tour announcement
After their Summer 2020 Tour was scrapped due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Little Mix delighted fans by announcing a massive arena tour for 2021.
2020 - LM5: The Tour Film
LM5: The Tour Film was released in cinemas worldwide in November 2020, with the UK showings being postponed to December due to the lockdown restrictions. The film was later shown on Sky One, as well as being made available to purchase on iTunes.
2020
In December 2020, Jesy Nelson announced she'd made the tough decision to quit Little Mix, after saying that being in the band took a toll on her mental health. Jade, Leigh-Anne and Perrie announced they would continue Little Mix as a three.
2021 - 'Sweet Melody' reaches Number 1
Released in October 2020, 'Sweet Melody' was the third single from Little Mix's sixth studio album, 'Confetti'. In January 2021, the song reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, giving Little Mix their fifth UK Number 1 single.
2021 - Best Group BRIT Award
Little Mix won the Best Group award at the 2021 BRIT Awards! Leigh-Anne and Perrie also sweetly debuted their baby bumps on the red carpet.
2021 - 'Confetti' tour postponed
The 'Confetti' tour was originally set to take place from April to May 2021, but had to be postponed due to Covid restrictions. The tour was rescheduled, starting in Belfast in April 2022 and finishing at London's O2 Arena in May 2022.
2021 - 'Heartbreak Anthem'
Little Mix teamed up with Galantis and David Guetta on the huge track 'Heartbreak Anthem', which was released in May 2021. The song reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
2021 - Madame Tussauds waxwork
In July 2021, Madame Tussauds London unveiled a new waxwork of the Little Mix girls to celebrate the band's 10-year anniversary!
2021 - Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power airs
Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power, the documentary featuring Leigh-Anne talking about racial issues aired in May 2021.
In May 2021, Leigh-Anne and her sister launched a charity called The Black Fund. The charity works with existing charities to deliver support to the black community.
2021 - Leigh-Anne and Perrie give birth!
In August 2021, Perrie and her fiance Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain welcomed their baby boy, Axel. Also in August, Leigh-Anne shared the lovely news that she and her now-husband Andre Gray had welcomed twins!
2021 - 'Between Us'
Celebrating their 10th anniversary in style, the girls released their surprise greatest hits album 'Between Us', on 12th November 2021. The album reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
2021 - Leigh-Anne's movie Boxing Day
Perrie and Jade supported Leigh-Anne at the premiere of her first ever movie called Boxing Day in November 2021, with all three girls looking fabulous on the red carpet.
2021 - Hiatus announcement
Little Mix announced they would be going on hiatus in December 2021 to focus on their individual careers, but reassured fans that it wasn't the end of the group.
2022 - Little Mix's final show before hiatus
In May 2022, Little Mix performed their final concert before their hiatus at London's O2 Arena, performing an epic show consisting of 23 huge songs. Fans could also watch a stream of the concert from home too!
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