One of the most frustrating aspects of the legacy is the lack of a follow-up. Fans waited eleven years for Double Dutchess (2017), which underperformed and was largely ignored by radio. The long hiatus, motherhood, and changing musical tastes meant Fergie’s window closed.

and spending 94 weeks on the chart. It made history by becoming the first album of the 21st century to produce five top-five singles: "London Bridge"

The genius of lies in "Glamorous." While other pop stars were bragging about their riches, Fergie released a song about the hollowness of wealth. "If you ain't got nobody, it ain't nothing" is the thesis. The song flips from a slow, reflective piano ballad into a Polow da Don beat, featuring a trademark cameo from Ludacris. It is, arguably, the best pop song of 2007.

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It was the first debut album since 1989 to produce five top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Digital Pioneer: