Best music and songs of the 2000s, a selection of the most famous hits of this legendary period with author, title, release year and original videos on Youtube.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Berthold Auerbach
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
Music – it’s motivational and just makes you relax.
Taika Waititi
The 2000s were a dynamic and diverse era in music, characterized by digital innovation, genre-blending, and the rise of pop, hip-hop, and alternative music on a global scale. Here’s a look at some of the defining genres, artists, and songs of the decade:
1. Pop Dominance and the Rise of Mega-Pop Stars
Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake kicked off the decade with chart-topping hits like “Toxic,” “Beautiful,” and “Cry Me a River.”
Beyoncé rose to global superstardom as a solo artist with Dangerously in Love (2003), featuring hits like “Crazy in Love.”
Rihanna’s infectious hits like “Umbrella” (2007) and Lady Gaga’s debut album The Fame (2008), with songs like “Poker Face” and “Just Dance,” helped define late-2000s pop.
2. Hip-Hop and R&B Evolution
Eminem dominated with albums like The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002), bringing complex storytelling and dark humor.
Kanye West’s The College Dropout (2004) and Graduation (2007) combined introspective lyrics with innovative production, reshaping hip-hop.
OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003) brought genre-blending hits like “Hey Ya!” and “Roses,” pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and funk.
Alicia Keys brought soulful, piano-driven R&B to the mainstream with hits like “Fallin’” and “If I Ain’t Got You.”
3. Alternative Rock, Indie, and Post-Punk Revival
The Strokes’ Is This It (2001) and The White Stripes’ Elephant (2003) fueled a garage rock revival with raw, minimalist sounds in hits like “Last Nite” and “Seven Nation Army.”
Arctic Monkeys burst onto the scene with Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not (2006), with hits like “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor.”
Coldplay captured mainstream success with anthemic songs like “Clocks” and “Fix You,” and Radiohead’s In Rainbows (2007) was praised for both its music and its pay-what-you-want release model.
Paramore and My Chemical Romance brought pop-punk and emo rock into the mainstream, with songs like “Misery Business” and “Welcome to the Black Parade.”
4. The Rise of EDM and Dance-Pop
Daft Punk’s Discovery (2001) and Justice’s † (2007) brought French house music into the spotlight, with hits like “One More Time.”
David Guetta, Calvin Harris, and Tiesto began popularizing electronic dance music (EDM) for mainstream audiences.
Songs like Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” (2006) fused hip-hop and electronic sounds, while MGMT’s Oracular Spectacular (2007) brought psychedelic electro-pop with songs like “Electric Feel” and “Kids.”
5. Pop Punk and Emo Explosion
Green Day’s American Idiot (2004) reinvigorated punk rock with politically charged songs like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.”
Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and Paramore brought emo and pop-punk into mainstream consciousness with hits like “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.”
Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” became an anthem for young listeners with its upbeat message of self-acceptance.
6. Country Crossover
Taylor Swift’s early albums like Fearless (2008) brought country-pop hits like “Love Story” to a young, mainstream audience.
Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban contributed to the growing appeal of country music, with hits like “Before He Cheats” and “You’ll Think of Me.”
Dixie Chicks (now The Chicks) also gained widespread attention with their socially conscious music.
7. Socially Conscious Hip-Hop and R&B
Jay-Z released The Blueprint (2001) and The Black Album (2003), solidifying his status as one of hip-hop’s most influential artists.
Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” and Alicia Keys’s “No One” brought personal empowerment themes to R&B.
Lauryn Hill’s influence carried through from the late ’90s, and John Legend’s debut album Get Lifted (2004) brought neo-soul hits like “Ordinary People.”
8. Digital Revolution and New Ways of Discovering Music
The rise of Napster, iTunes, and later, YouTube transformed music consumption, making it easier to access and discover new artists.
Many indie artists gained popularity online, and blogs like Pitchfork influenced music trends.
The 2000s were a formative period that laid the groundwork for the digital age in music, driven by genre experimentation and the merging of styles. The decade produced iconic tracks and artists whose influence is still felt across today’s music landscape.
Music – it’s motivational and just makes you relax.
Taika Waititi
Gli Anni 2000
Anastacia – I’m Outta Love – 2000
Morcheeba – Rome wasn’t built in a day – 2000
The Corrs – Breathless – 2000
Shania Twain – That Don’t Impress Me Much – 1998
Bomfunk MC’s – Freestyler- 1999
Tom Jones & Mousse T – Sexbomb – 1999
Bon Jovi – It’s My Life – 2000
Alizée – Moi… Lolita – 2000
Shivaree – Goodnight Moon – 1999
Eiffel 65 – Move Your Body – 1999
Paola e Chiara – Vamos a bailar- 2000
Sonique – Sky – 2000
Eiffel 65 – Too Much of Heaven – 2000
Enrique Iglesias & Luciano Pavarotti – Cielito Lindo – 2000
Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk – Lady Marmalade – 2001
Dolores O’Riordan – The Cranberries – Animal Instinct – 1999
Dolores O’Riordan – The Cranberries – Just My Imagination – 1999
In-Grid – Tu Es Foutu – 2001
Alcazar – Crying At The Discoteque – 2001
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor – 2001
Noir Désir – Le Vent Nous Portera – 2001
Kylie Minogue – Can’t Get You Out Of My Head – 2002
Mango – La rondine – 2002
Madonna – Music- 2000
Las Ketchup – Asereje – 2002
Paulina Rubio – Y Yo Sigo Aqui – 2002
Avril Lavigne – Complicated – 2002
Our Playlist of best music and songs of the 2000s
Nelly – Hot in Herre – 2002
Beyoncé – Crazy in Love – 2003
Rolling Stones & Solomon Burke – Everybody Needs Somebody – 2003
Alex Gaudino feat Crystal Waters – Destination Calabria – 2003
DJ BoBo – Chihuahua – 2003
Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Pink – We Will Rock You – 2004
Daddy Yankee – Gasolina – 2004
O-Zone – Dragostea Din Tei – 2004
Anastacia – Sick and Tired – 2004
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy – 2005
Nelly Furtado – Say It Right – 2006
Jimmy Somerville – Tell Me Why – 2006
Gazebo – I Like Chopin – 2006
Manu Chao – Bongo Bong – 2006
Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie – 2006
Amy Macdonald – This is the Life – 2007
Amy Winehouse – Back To Black – 2007
Tokio Hotel – Monsoon – 2007
Malika Ayane – Feeling Better – 2008
Gabriella Cilmi – Sweet About Me – 2008
Katy Perry – Hot N Cold – 2008
Coldplay – Viva La Vida – 2008
The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling – 2009
Gossip – Heavy Cross – 2009
Noisettes – Never Forget You – 2009
Caro Emerald Live – A Night Like This – 2009
Lady Gaga – Bad Romance – 2009
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