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Which Girl Group is the Best Selling Girl Group of all Time?

Correct Answer B) The Spice Girls

🎶🎶Spice Up the World: The Revolutionary Impact of the Spice Girls on Pop Culture

The Spice Girls, a seminal English girl group formed in 1994, became a defining force in the music scene of the 1990s. Comprised of Mel B ("Scary Spice"), Melanie C ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria Beckham ("Posh Spice"), the group championed a "girl power" ethos that resonated deeply with a young female audience. Their emergence marked a significant moment in the teen pop resurgence and they were integral to the Cool Britannia era, cementing their status as cultural icons of their time.

Initiated by Heart Management through auditions intended to form a girl group that could rival contemporary British boy bands, the Spice Girls soon parted ways with the management team and joined forces with Simon Fuller. Under Fuller's management and a contract with Virgin Records, they released their debut single "Wannabe" in 1996, which soared to number one in 37 countries. Their debut album, "Spice," followed the same year, achieving global sales of over 23 million copies and setting a record as the best-selling album by a female group. The album spawned additional number-one hits including "Say You'll Be There," "2 Become 1," and a double A-side single "Who Do You Think You Are"/"Mama."

The group's follow-up album, "Spiceworld" released in 1997, continued their commercial success, selling over 14 million copies worldwide and producing chart-toppers like "Spice Up Your Life," "Too Much," and "Viva Forever." Both albums showcased the Spice Girls' characteristic dance-pop style and their commitment to themes of female empowerment, with all members actively participating in the vocal and songwriting efforts.