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Best music and songs of the 2000s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.<\/span>
\nBerthold Auerbach<\/span><\/p>\n

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.<\/span>
\nBob Marley<\/span><\/p>\n

Music – it’s motivational and just makes you relax.<\/span>
\nTaika Waititi<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019s a look at some of the defining genres, artists, and songs of the decade:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Pop Dominance and the Rise of Mega-Pop Stars<\/span><\/p>\n

Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake kicked off the decade with chart-topping hits like \u201cToxic,\u201d \u201cBeautiful,\u201d and \u201cCry Me a River.\u201d<\/span>
\nBeyonc\u00e9 rose to global superstardom as a solo artist with Dangerously in Love (2003), featuring hits like \u201cCrazy in Love.\u201d<\/span>
\nRihanna\u2019s infectious hits like \u201cUmbrella\u201d (2007) and Lady Gaga\u2019s debut album The Fame (2008), with songs like \u201cPoker Face\u201d and \u201cJust Dance,\u201d helped define late-2000s pop.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Hip-Hop and R&B Evolution<\/span><\/p>\n

Eminem dominated with albums like The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002), bringing complex storytelling and dark humor.<\/span>
\nKanye West\u2019s The College Dropout (2004) and Graduation (2007) combined introspective lyrics with innovative production, reshaping hip-hop.<\/span>
\nOutKast\u2019s Speakerboxxx\/The Love Below (2003) brought genre-blending hits like \u201cHey Ya!\u201d and \u201cRoses,\u201d pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and funk.<\/span>
\nAlicia Keys brought soulful, piano-driven R&B to the mainstream with hits like \u201cFallin\u2019\u201d and \u201cIf I Ain\u2019t Got You.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Alternative Rock, Indie, and Post-Punk Revival<\/span><\/p>\n

The Strokes\u2019 Is This It (2001) and The White Stripes\u2019 Elephant (2003) fueled a garage rock revival with raw, minimalist sounds in hits like \u201cLast Nite\u201d and \u201cSeven Nation Army.\u201d<\/span>
\nArctic Monkeys burst onto the scene with Whatever People Say I Am, That\u2019s What I\u2019m Not (2006), with hits like \u201cI Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor.\u201d<\/span>
\nColdplay captured mainstream success with anthemic songs like \u201cClocks\u201d and \u201cFix You,\u201d and Radiohead\u2019s In Rainbows (2007) was praised for both its music and its pay-what-you-want release model.<\/span>
\nParamore and My Chemical Romance brought pop-punk and emo rock into the mainstream, with songs like \u201cMisery Business\u201d and \u201cWelcome to the Black Parade.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

4. The Rise of EDM and Dance-Pop<\/span><\/p>\n

Daft Punk\u2019s Discovery (2001) and Justice\u2019s \u2020 (2007) brought French house music into the spotlight, with hits like \u201cOne More Time.\u201d<\/span>
\nDavid Guetta, Calvin Harris, and Tiesto began popularizing electronic dance music (EDM) for mainstream audiences.<\/span>
\nSongs like Gnarls Barkley\u2019s \u201cCrazy\u201d (2006) fused hip-hop and electronic sounds, while MGMT\u2019s Oracular Spectacular (2007) brought psychedelic electro-pop with songs like \u201cElectric Feel\u201d and \u201cKids.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Pop Punk and Emo Explosion<\/span><\/p>\n

Green Day\u2019s American Idiot (2004) reinvigorated punk rock with politically charged songs like \u201cBoulevard of Broken Dreams.\u201d<\/span>
\nFall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and Paramore brought emo and pop-punk into mainstream consciousness with hits like \u201cSugar, We\u2019re Goin Down\u201d and \u201cI Write Sins Not Tragedies.\u201d<\/span>
\nJimmy Eat World\u2019s \u201cThe Middle\u201d became an anthem for young listeners with its upbeat message of self-acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Country Crossover<\/span><\/p>\n

Taylor Swift\u2019s early albums like Fearless (2008) brought country-pop hits like \u201cLove Story\u201d to a young, mainstream audience.<\/span>
\nCarrie Underwood and Keith Urban contributed to the growing appeal of country music, with hits like \u201cBefore He Cheats\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019ll Think of Me.\u201d<\/span>
\nDixie Chicks (now The Chicks) also gained widespread attention with their socially conscious music.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Socially Conscious Hip-Hop and R&B<\/span><\/p>\n

Jay-Z released The Blueprint (2001) and The Black Album (2003), solidifying his status as one of hip-hop\u2019s most influential artists.<\/span>
\nBeyonc\u00e9\u2019s \u201cIrreplaceable\u201d and Alicia Keys\u2019s \u201cNo One\u201d brought personal empowerment themes to R&B.<\/span>
\nLauryn Hill\u2019s influence carried through from the late ’90s, and John Legend\u2019s debut album Get Lifted (2004) brought neo-soul hits like \u201cOrdinary People.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Digital Revolution and New Ways of Discovering Music<\/span><\/p>\n

The rise of Napster, iTunes, and later, YouTube transformed music consumption, making it easier to access and discover new artists.<\/span>
\nMany indie artists gained popularity online, and blogs like Pitchfork influenced music trends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019s music landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Music – it’s motivational and just makes you relax.<\/span>
\nTaika Waititi<\/span><\/p>\n

Gli Anni 2000<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shania Twain – That Don’t Impress Me Much – 1998<\/a><\/span>
\nBomfunk MC’s – Freestyler- 1999<\/a><\/span>
\nTom Jones & Mousse T – Sexbomb – 1999<\/a>
\nShivaree – Goodnight Moon – 1999<\/a>
\nEiffel 65 – Move Your Body – 1999<\/a>
\nDolores O’Riordan – The Cranberries – Animal Instinct – 1999<\/a>
\nDolores O’Riordan – The Cranberries – Just My Imagination – 1999<\/a><\/span>
\nBon Jovi – It’s My Life – 2000<\/a><\/span>
\nAliz\u00e9e – Moi… Lolita – 2000<\/a><\/span>
\nPaola e Chiara – Vamos a bailar- 2000<\/a>
\nSonique – Sky – 2000<\/a><\/span>
\nEiffel 65 – Too Much of Heaven – 2000<\/a>
\nMadonna – American Pie – 2000<\/a>
\nNelly Furtado – I’m Like A Bird – 2000<\/a>
\nAll Saints – Pure Shores – 2000<\/a>
\nFrench Affair – Do what you like – 2000<\/a>
\nFragma – Toca\u00b4s Miracle – 2000<\/a>
\nMatia Bazar – Brivido Caldo – 2000<\/a>
\nNelly Furtado – Turn Off The Light – 2000<\/a>
\nRobbie Williams – Rock DJ – 2000<\/a>
\nPhoenix – If I Ever Feel Better – 2000<\/a>
\nHouse Of Glass – Disco Down – 2000<\/a>
\nJohnny Corporate -Sunday Shoutin’ – 2000<\/a>
\nAnastacia – I’m Outta Love – 2000<\/a>
\nThe Soundlovers – Living in your head – 2000<\/a>
\nSpiller, ft. Sophie – Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) – 2000<\/a>
\nThe Dandy Warhols – Bohemian Like You – 2000<\/a>
\nAlice Deejay – Back in my Life – 2000<\/a>
\nMorcheeba – Rome wasn’t built in a day – 2000<\/a>
\nBritney Spears – Oops!…I Did It Again – 2000<\/a>
\nThe Corrs – Breathless – 2000<\/a>
\nPrezioso feat. Marvin – Tell me why – 2000<\/a><\/span>
\nEnrique Iglesias & Luciano Pavarotti – Cielito Lindo – 2000<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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