's stunning first album, "Arular." 100 Best Songs of the 2000s From Beyonce and Lady Gaga to Radiohead and Kanye West, these are … 00:00. You want me to be a cheerleader? Year in Review: So, How Was Your 2020, Maluma? "Galang" was the first single from M.I.A. "Lean Back" is the one to measure all others against. It became Nelly's first No. Using a riff from "Straight to Hell" by the Clash and negative, violent stereotypes of immigrants as source material, M.I.A. 1 on the dance chart. It is one of the most covered pop songs of the decade and earned Britney Spears her first Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. It became Kylie Minogue's first U.S. top 10 hit in 13 years and was notable for a popular mashup with New Order's classic "Blue Monday.". "Y'know someone one time called me a cheerleader, negatively, and I've never been a cheerleader. Kanye West boldly declared his faith here with a sonic barrage of drums, chain gang chant, gospel choir, and orchestra. It had been more than five years since Mariah Carey's last No. The results were a great selection of essential songs for Soul Music … The song won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal. From Beyonce and Lady Gaga to Radiohead and Kanye West, these are the best songs from the first decade of the 21st Century. It was busy—but in a good way. 00:00. The accompanying video won on the "MTV Video Music Awards" for Best Female Video and Best Pop Video. Within one minute, the simple bass beat, tasteful strings, and Cee-Lo's voice drive the hook into your brain to remain for a long time. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage. It is a simple song of unrequited love. It is no surprise that Lightbody has said that "Chasing Cars" is "the most pure and open love song" he has written. A significant influence on Gwen Stefani's "cheerleader rock" hit was an interview in Seventeen magazine where Courtney Love referred to Gwen Stefani being a "cheerleader." It was her first English-language single and the first single from her debut English-language album "Laundry Service.". with answers "Ice cold" and "Shake it like a Polaroid picture" instantly became catchphrases. The song hooks a listener the first time through and never lets go. This debut single went all the way to No. [Page 3] Missy Elliott welds together an early techno sample from Juan Atkins' Cybotron, an a cappella break from Ciara and Fat Man Scoop's raps in this brilliant piece. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The version of "South Side" on "Play" does not include Stefani's vocals. The rap from Beyonce's boyfriend Jay-Z was a last-minute addition to the recording. The meaning of the enigmatic lyrics in "Drops of Jupiter" is still a cause for speculation among fans of the group Train. Bad relationships sometimes result in great pop music. Lady Gaga capped a stunning debut year by letting the love monsters out of the closet in "Bad Romance." “Umbrella” is unique in that it is constructed of a hip-hop beat but has an edgy rock sound. 1. The record was a true group effort, with contributions from Ne-Yo, Kanye West, and Danja, among others. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the group a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Rolling Stone‘s list of the decade’s 100 best songs – which was originally unveiled in 2009 and was compiled by a group of over 100 artists, critics and industry insiders – includes garage rock revivalists, dance-happy indie, sassy starlets, slick modern R&B, boundary-shattering pop hybrids and a few familiar icons from previous eras. "Get the Party Started" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Female Vocal. "​Complicated" was a No. The stunning single "Fallin'" introduced Alicia Keys to pop music fans. Fullscreen . "Crazy in Love" made it obvious that Beyonce would have no difficulty with solo success outside of Destiny's Child. (2003), Fall Out Boy: 'Sugar, We're Goin' Down' (2005), Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z: 'Umbrella' (2007), Corinne Bailey Rae: 'Put Your Records On' (2006), Plain White T's: 'Hey There Delilah' (2007), M.L.S, Library Science, Indiana University. "Umbrella" was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year Grammy Awards. "Single Ladies" will probably be best remembered for its stunning, iconic black-and-white video. With the United States reeling from the impact of two hurricanes and heavy violence continuing in Iraq, the Goo Goo Dolls' words, "Everyone is forgiven now, cuz tonight's the night the world begins again," effectively delivered a warmth and reassurance that was badly needed. Songwriter and producer Linda Perry knew she had something special with "Beautiful" and originally intended to record it herself. "Put Your Records On," a gentle, soulful celebration of hanging out with treasured friends, introduced Corinne Bailey Rae to the world. The biggest 00s hits, including "Bye Bye Bye" “Hips Don’t Lie”, “Uptown Funk”, “If I Ain’t Got You” and more. "Toxic" brought Britney Spears back to the pop top 10 for the first time in four years when it looked like her success was fading. 's not quite convincing "I can get along without you" rap is a perfect fit. The song is an optimistic, celebratory hit that went all the way to No. Reportedly Kelly Clarkson pushed for the recording to incorporate more drums to give the song a bit more of a rock sound. It spent 12 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, the most weeks for any rap song. Out of the ashes of alternative rock of the 1990s came new bands such as the Stokes, Arcade Fire, and MGMT. "Lose Yourself" also won two Grammy Awards while being nominated for Song of the Year. OutKast's No. However, she came storming back with this song, showing more vocal versatility and proving she was planning to stay for a while. Mary J. Blige helped contribute lyrics. The big sound of the song constantly verges on becoming overblown, but Coldplay knew how to walk the tightrope perfectly. R&B and Hip-Hop accounted for almost every one of the top 20 Hot 100 hits from the 2000s. 21, it has not gone away since. Amid the industry chaos, pop music still thrived, with hip-hop and dance music leading the way. Maroon 5's "This Love" was written in response to singer Adam Levine's breakup with his girlfriend. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 purely because of radio airplay. Featuring rappers Ludacris and Lil Jon, it is clearly a superstar R&B/hip-hop recording. "Hey There Delilah" expresses young love irresistibly. It became their first top 10 pop hit. Best of the early 2000s. "Where Is the Love?" 20 Biggest Songs of the Summer: The 2000s The new millennium kicked off with record-breaking summer temperatures and lots of club bangers "Whenever, Wherever" was Colombian singer Shakira's breakthrough from the Latin charts into mainstream pop territory. Jason DeRulo croons on "Whatcha Say" like a confident, established R&B pop singer. The stuttering, skittering feel of "My Love" matches perfectly the disorienting, dizzying, and exhilarating emotions of infatuation. Thus "Hollaback Girl" was born. The reference for Ms. Jackson is Badu's mother. This time around, he begins with relatively simple words of regret for neglect of his family. Beginning with the bottom of Warren Zevon's classic "Werewolves of London" and effortlessly winding its way into Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama," Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" is an instant classic that spans decades of pop music memory. P!nk took the song to the pop top 5, and it became one of her signature songs. 1 country and pop album. The top 2000's hits are a good start to making sure your wedding, party, or special event has the best music for dancing. The socially conscious song also marked a shift toward mainstream pop for the group. It did work for the movie, and it sounded fantastic on the radio as well. There are artists such as Eminem and Nelly who were around during the nineties, but they have … 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. : 'My Love' (2006), White Stripes: 'Seven Nation Army' (2003), Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo: 'Knock You Down' (2009), Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z: 'Crazy in Love' (2003), Black Eyed Peas: 'Where Is the Love?' "Sweet Dreams" is one of the adventurous tracks from Beyonce's stellar album ​"I Am...Sasha Fierce." "Party in the USA" is a midtempo reflective song on the experiences of an out-of-town success arriving in the seat of her new stardom. The single went gold and the album three-times platinum. And I'll rule the whole world, just you watch me.'" More Jaakko Jäätmaa. In "Teenagers," My Chemical Romance depicts current society as one in which teenagers are watched for any inkling of getting out of line with enforced norms. Songs that reached number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart during the 2000s, listed in chronological order. The song was nominated for a Grammy as Song of the Year, and Faith Hill won the Grammy for Country Female Artist because of it as well. The song is an intense litany of nearly pathological romantic entanglements, all set to beats designed to crowd the dance floor. Hip-hop acts such as the Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, and Nelly dominated the top of the charts, along with danceable hits from pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Shakira. The response, according to the song, is violence. The 2000s also witnessed new artists stealing the show, I am talking about Usher,50 Cent, Beyonce, among others. Talk about first-hand experience. Eventually, Christina Aguilera convinced Perry that she was the right vocalist for the song. The innovative accompanying video won MTV's Breakthrough Video of the Year and the Q Awards' Video of the Year. Madonna showed she wasn't going to be left in the previous century with the release of the heavily electronic classic song "Music." The first surprise of "Love Lockdown" is that it's a singing, not rapping, Kanye West all the way through. 1 on the pop chart, won two Grammy Awards, and became a signature Destiny's Child hit. Musically, the song is strongly influenced by Stevie Wonder. Fullscreen . It won a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal and was nominated for Song of the Year. "I Hope You Dance" finally took her to the top and became a major crossover pop hit in the process. The result was a smash No. Kelis' massive breakthrough pop hit sounds like it came straight from the playground. Mariah Carey earned four number-one singles, including the best-performing single of the decade " We Belong Together ". Bathed in praise for "cherry chapstick" and "soft skin, red lips, so kissable," Katy Perry states her unquestionable independence with stylish spirit. Her record label initially wanted her to release something more commercial, but Keys stuck confidently to her own music. It debuted at No. It became a monster of a hit, spending more than a year on the Billboard Hot 100. He pledges paradise when he becomes a star. Suomi-iskelmä Master List. ... You look like someone who appreciates good music. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The opening line of the song references Bob Marley's classic "Three Little Birds.". 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