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Do You Know Who These 10 Hit Songs Were Originally Written For?

Guess the Original Artists of These Hit Songs

You REALLY Know Your Music History If You Can Identify Who These Hit Songs Were Originally Written For

The song was initially written during writing sessions for XCX's debut studio album, _True Romance_, then later offered to singer and actress Hilary Duff for her new album.

**Hilary Duff!**

Who almost sang “Boom Clap”, made famous by Charli XCX?

The song was originally written in part by Avril for her debut album _Let Go_ before finally being recorded by Clarkson.

**Avril Lavigne!**

Who almost sang “Breakaway”, made famous by Kelly Clarkson?

Singer-songwriter Ester Dean recorded a demo of the song, which was originally written for inclusion on Rihanna's sixth studio album _Talk That Talk._

**Rihanna!**

Who almost sang “Come & Get It”, made famous by Selena Gomez?

Originally a cover of a song by Tori Alamaze, the remake was initially offered to both Sugababes and Hilton, but both declined.

**Paris Hilton!**

Who almost sang “Don't Cha”, made famous by the Pussycat Dolls?

During an interview with SiriusXM's Radio Andy, Cabello commented that the song was initially written for her, but eventually stated that, "It didn't end up sounding right for me."

**Camila Cabello!**

Who almost sang “God is a Woman”, made famous by Ariana Grande?

Williams originally wrote the song for Green and felt his recording of the song was better, but Elektra Records (Green's record label) decided against it.

**CeeLo Green!**

Who almost sang “Happy”, made famous by Pharrell Williams?

The song was initially written during a writing camp for English girl band Little Mix before being given to Lipa.

**Little Mix!**

Who almost sang “New Rules”, made famous by Dua Lipa?

The song was initially written for Fiasco, but Atlantic Records' chairman Craig Kallman gave it to B.o.B after being displeased with Fiasco's version.

**Lupe Fiasco!**

Who almost sang “Nothin' on You”, made famous by B.o.B and featuring Bruno Mars?

Fellow rapper 50 Cent revealed that the _Fast & Furious_ Paul Walker tribute was originally offered to Eminem, but he turned it down due to his loyalty for the film _Southpaw._

**Eminem!**

Who almost sang “See You Again”, made famous by Wiz Khalifa and featuring Charlie Puth?

The song was initially offered to Minogue for her album _Body Language_, but she turned it down.

**Kylie Minogue!**

And finally, who almost sang “Toxic”, made famous by Britney Spears?

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