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Spice Girl Melanie C Announces Solo Album “Sweat” May 1

5/1/2026

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Melanie C Releases

Melanie C will release her solo album Sweat on May 1, 2026.
She met guitarist Steve Jones in Los Angeles while promoting her 1999 debut Northern Star.
Jones invited her to a Viper Room residency that featured Billy Idol.
She called her 1999 V99 Festival set a “baptism of fire” after the audience threw bottles and urine.
She now enjoys DJing because it reconnects her with her teenage raving self and pays.

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Melanie C Remix

Melanie C released an acid-house remix of Jessie Ware’s “Free Yourself,” surprising fans.
As a teen, she DJed at Essex’s Berwick Manor and London’s The Cross, key UK rave venues.
She returned to the decks eight years ago, aligning her work with the current acid-house resurgence.
The remix and club memories show how the 1990s underground scene continues to shape her productions and live shows.

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Spice Girls Reunion

The UK Royal Mint issued a commemorative coin in March for the Spice Girls’ 30-year anniversary.
Spice Girls singer Melanie C said “girl power” has evolved, noting today’s young women are outspoken and confident.
In Los Angeles she met producer Rick Rubin, who played her a Red Hot Chili Peppers track written about her, and she voiced enthusiasm for a potential Spice Girls-Salt-N-Pepa collaboration and a full-group reunion.

History

Historical Context

In 1996-97 the Spice Girls’ debut single “Wannabe” hit #1 in 37 countries, launching the “Girl Power” slogan that defined Cool Britannia and ignited a late-1990s teen-pop surge. Their debut album “Spice” sold 30 million copies, making them the best-selling female act. The legacy reappears in Melanie C’s 2026 solo album and related branding, underscoring the era’s lasting commercial impact.

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Melanie C Releases

Melanie C will release her solo album Sweat on May 1, 2026.
She met guitarist Steve Jones in Los Angeles while promoting her 1999 debut Northern Star.
Jones invited her to a Viper Room residency that featured Billy Idol.
She called her 1999 V99 Festival set a “baptism of fire” after the audience threw bottles and urine.
She now enjoys DJing because it reconnects her with her teenage raving self and pays.

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