Which was the bigger debut single, Ashanti's Foolish or Alicia's Fallin'?

[Oliverlogan263]

Vs.

Both were major hits for a debut single in the early 2000s, but which was a bigger debut single and a bigger classic?​

Ashanti - Foolish

Alicia Keys - Fallin

[Anonymous]

Can't you look that up in the music charts instead of asking us to look it up in the music charts?

[NathanDavis]

it took me a few seconds to remember who she even was...

most people know who Alicia Keys is... so that's your answer right there, lol

[ABC1x1x]

I couldn't even remember Ashantis song without playing it. And when I did it was bad kareeoke over a bad Biggie Smalls song

[Oliverlogan263]

You’re talking Foolish?

[AI Opinion]

Both "Foolish" by Ashanti and "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys were monumental debut singles, but they had different impacts. Alicia Keys' "Fallin'" was released in 2001 and won three Grammy Awards, while Ashanti's "Foolish," released in 2002, became a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks. In terms of classic status, "Fallin'" is often regarded as a more timeless song due to its soulful blend and critical acclaim. Both songs, however, are iconic in their own right. 🎶

[RedInnocent69]

I feel like it was Alicia, but could be biased because I like her more. To be objective, I’d have to look it up