
When Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello each auditioned for The X Factor USA in 2012, judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid put them together as Fifth Harmony. In the years that followed, the multicultural quintet grew into the most successful American girl group of the 2010s. With an irresistible mix of contemporary R&B, club-ready pop, trap beats and powerful vocals, they conquered streaming charts worldwide. What made Fifth Harmony unique was that all five singers had a distinctive voice of their own: Camila's signature pop phrasing, Dinah's soulful belts, Normani's dynamic range, Lauren's smoky alto and Ally's crystal-clear soprano. Combined with themes of self-confidence and female solidarity, the group became a global phenomenon. These are the ten best Fifth Harmony songs.
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Fifth Harmony – Work from Home
Work from Home is the definitive pop and R&B giant of 2016 that turned Fifth Harmony into a worldwide streaming phenomenon. Produced by Ammo and DallasK and featuring a laid-back guest verse from Ty Dolla $ign, the track rides on a hypnotic, minimalist synth hook and a finger-snap beat. The playful double meaning of the lyrics lodged itself instantly in the collective memory, and the construction-site music video became one of the most-watched music videos of the decade, with billions of YouTube views.
Fifth Harmony – Worth It
With Worth It, the group scored their international breakthrough hit in 2015. The track is built around an irresistible, Eastern-tinged saxophone loop and a stomping urban pop beat from Norwegian production duo Stargate, topped with an energetic guest rap from Kid Ink. The song oozes confidence and assertiveness ('Give it to me, I'm worth it'). The catchy horn hook made it one of the biggest radio and dance hits of the year, going multi-platinum worldwide.
Never understood the massive hype around Fifth Harmony – Worth It, their b-sides are miles better.
Fifth Harmony – All in My Head (Flex)
All in My Head (Flex) brings a lovely, sun-drenched reggae-pop and dancehall vibe to the album 7/27. The track leans on relaxed acoustic guitar, a lazy beat and a guest verse from Fetty Wap, including a recognizable nod to Mad Cobra's dancehall hit Flex. The vocal harmonies and the steamy beach aesthetic of the video made it the ultimate summer hit of 2016, and it won the MTV VMA for Song of Summer.
Gives me goosebumps.
Fifth Harmony – That's My Girl
That's My Girl is a blazing, powerful anthem of female resilience and solidarity. Driven by a thundering horn section and militarily tight percussion, the track barrels over the listener with incredible energy. The lyrics act as an encouraging pat on the back for anyone who gets back up and keeps fighting after a hard knock ('You've been hurt before, get up off the floor, that's my girl!').
Fifth Harmony – Sledgehammer
Co-written by pop star Meghan Trainor, Sledgehammer shows the sweeping synth-pop side of the debut album Reflection. The song is steeped in '80s synthesizers, echoing drums and a sky-high chorus that compares the impact of intense infatuation to a sledgehammer ('My heart beats like a sledgehammer'). The powerful vocal runs in the bridge and the polished electronic production make it a fan favorite.
Fifth Harmony – Down
Down marked the beginning of a new chapter as a quartet in 2017, after the much-discussed departure of Camila Cabello. Together with hip-hop icon Gucci Mane, the group delivers a sultry, tropical pop-R&B track with a pulsing bassline and tight harmonies. The lyrics celebrate unconditional loyalty in hard times ('When it all goes down, I'm gonna be right here'). The single won the MTV VMA for Best Pop Video and proved the resilience of the remaining four.
Fifth Harmony – BO$$
BO$$ was the fierce lead single from Reflection and introduced a more grown-up, independent sound. The song leans on marching drums, finger snaps and trumpet blasts and name-checks successful women like Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. The lyrics champion financial independence and self-determination, and the song established the group as figureheads of modern girl power.
Fifth Harmony – Miss Movin' On
Miss Movin' On is the 2013 debut single that started the Fifth Harmony adventure. It's an energetic pop-rock track full of ripping guitars and a rousing beat about regaining your independence after a breakup. The track immediately showed the huge vocal potential of the five women and earned them the MTV VMA for Artist to Watch.
Fifth Harmony – He Like That
He Like That combines a sultry reggaeton-pop beat with playful vocals and a sample of MC Hammer's Pumps and a Bump. The women sing with relaxed confidence about mutual attraction. The track shows the more mature musical direction of their self-titled third album and came with sizzling choreography in the video.
Fifth Harmony – Write On Me
Write On Me is a beautiful, understated acoustic pop ballad with subtle tropical house influences. Accompanied by soft guitar chords and finger snaps, the women sing about being a blank page on which a lover may write their story. The fragile vocal harmonies and tender melody show the refined, intimate side of one of the most successful girl groups of this millennium.
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Still mind-blowing to think about: work from Home is the definitive pop and R&B giant of 2016 that turned Fifth Harmony into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.