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Old Enough! はじめてのおつかい

Many artists grew up out of boy bands, girl bands, Disney Channel and similar backgrounds. Which songs showed the world that they had become mature musicians?

Mar 26, 2025

Playlist

Highlights

Winner
JDG with 17 points
Scoring
16 scored submissions imported

Submissions

  1. #117 pointsFirst-time

    From Destiny’s Child to just Beyoncé

  2. Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughMichael JacksonSubmitted by amfish123
    #214 pointsFirst-time

    He’s out of the Jackson 5 and on his way to Thriller-ing the world!!

  3. Faith - RemasteredGeorge MichaelSubmitted by Jason
    #313 pointsFirst-time

    I do love me some Wham! But what a great debut song/album from George.

  4. Man in the MirrorMichael JacksonSubmitted by Emily Neubauer Sugar
    T411 pointsFirst-time

    He had a much bigger solo career

  5. T411 pointsFirst-time

    Not everyone knows Stevie's first big hit was at the age of 13.

  6. SexyBack (feat. Timbaland)Justin Timberlake, TimbalandSubmitted by Anthony Ng
    T411 pointsFirst-time
  7. Livin' la Vida LocaRicky MartinSubmitted by Christopher Long
    T411 pointsFirst-time
  8. Freedom! '90 - RemasteredGeorge MichaelSubmitted by arhumphrey-us
    #59 pointsFirst-time

    From George Michael's first solo album after Wham!, marking a turn to making music targeted towards adults rather than teens and tweens. Also had a great music video directed by David Fincher that reflected George's criticism of the music industry.

  9. Call Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenSubmitted by Purple Reign
    T68 pointsFirst-time

    “Before you came into my life, i missed you so bad.” That’s a great lyric. I’m calling it matured teen pop because even adults have this feeling. And let’s face, you’ve bopped your head to it. Categorically worthy!

  10. I'm Just KenRyan GoslingSubmitted by Zach
    T68 pointsReturning

    But wait! Didn't La La Land come first? Yes, but City of Stars is kind of 🫏 and this song is 🔥

  11. RunNicole ScherzingerSubmitted by Richelle Ashley
    #77 pointsFirst-time

    I love her voice!

  12. Party In The U.S.A.Miley CyrusSubmitted by Michael Sugar
    T86 pointsFirst-time
  13. AngelsRobbie WilliamsSubmitted by Yorick
    T86 pointsFirst-time

    From Take That to this, which launched his solo career. The man has had quite a run since!

  14. ToxicBritney SpearsSubmitted by lainey3eb
    #95 pointsFirst-time

    Peak Britney

  15. #104 pointsFirst-time

    Maybe not right on the nose for the category, but Tokio Hotel was a bit of a teen idol / boy band before they took a little time off and re-emerged with this album.

  16. On A RollAshley OSubmitted by Brandon Nohara
    #113 pointsFirst-time

    Somehow, even Miley's alter ego from a Netflix show can get over 100M plays

Old Enough! はじめてのおつかい