Billboard Hot 100 Chart History 2000 to Present
Discover every Billboard Hot 100 hit since 2000, including current chart-toppers and legendary #1s like Dua Lipa's Levitating (2021). With numbers on record labels, release dates, and streaming links, learn about the major artists, genres, and trends that shaped the 2000s and 2010s.
ALBUM
Supernatural
ARTIST/S
Santana feat. Rob Thomas
GENRE
Latin Rock
LABEL
Arista
LENGTH
03:57
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smooth_(Santana_song)
RELEASED
15-06-1999
SONG TITLE
Smooth
SUMMARY
Billboard Hot 100 number one hit that dominated the 2000 charts with its Latin rock fusion. The song spent 12 weeks at number one and became a defining track of the early 2000s, showcasing the power of cross-genre collaboration in achieving massive commercial success through radio airplay and digital sales.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smooth_(Santana_song)
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Whgn_iE5uc
ALBUM
Celebrity
ARTIST/S
*NSYNC
GENRE
Pop
LABEL
Jive
LENGTH
03:05
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Gonna_Be_Me
RELEASED
24-07-2000
SONG TITLE
It's Gonna Be Me
SUMMARY
Pop anthem that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 during the height of the boy band era. This track exemplified the commercial dominance of manufactured pop groups and their ability to generate massive radio airplay and fan-driven sales, becoming a cultural phenomenon of the 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Gonna_Be_Me
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQMlWwIXg3M
ALBUM
The Marshall Mathers LP
ARTIST/S
Eminem
GENRE
Hip Hop
LABEL
Aftermath/Interscope
LENGTH
04:44
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Slim_Shady
RELEASED
23-05-2000
SONG TITLE
The Real Slim Shady
SUMMARY
Controversial rap hit that peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating hip hop's growing mainstream acceptance. The song's provocative lyrics and memorable music video drove significant radio airplay and MTV rotation, establishing Eminem as a major commercial force in popular music.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Slim_Shady
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJO5HU_7_1w
ALBUM
Try Again
ARTIST/S
Aaliyah
GENRE
R&B
LABEL
Blackground/Virgin
LENGTH
04:03
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Try_Again_(Aaliyah_song)
RELEASED
21-03-2000
SONG TITLE
Try Again
SUMMARY
Historic R&B track that became the first number one Billboard Hot 100 hit based primarily on airplay without significant physical sales. This marked a pivotal moment in chart methodology and showcased Aaliyah's smooth vocal style that influenced a generation of R&B artists.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Try_Again_(Aaliyah_song)
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5AAcgtMjUI
ALBUM
Music
ARTIST/S
Madonna
GENRE
Dance Pop
LABEL
Maverick/Warner Bros.
LENGTH
03:44
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_(Madonna_song)
RELEASED
21-08-2000
SONG TITLE
Music
SUMMARY
Dance-pop masterpiece that topped the Billboard Hot 100 and demonstrated Madonna's ability to reinvent herself for new decades. The song's electronic production and catchy hook made it a radio favorite while the distinctive music video added visual appeal that drove its commercial success.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_(Madonna_song)
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWfanL2TQc
ALBUM
All the Small Things
ARTIST/S
Blink-182
GENRE
Pop Punk
LABEL
MCA
LENGTH
02:48
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_Small_Things
RELEASED
14-09-1999
SONG TITLE
All the Small Things
SUMMARY
Pop punk anthem that reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, bringing alternative rock into mainstream consciousness. The track's infectious energy and MTV-friendly music video helped establish pop punk as a commercial force and influenced countless bands throughout the 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_Small_Things
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ht5RZpzPqw
ALBUM
Rock DJ
ARTIST/S
Robbie Williams
GENRE
Pop Rock
LABEL
Chrysalis
LENGTH
04:18
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_DJ
RELEASED
31-07-2000
SONG TITLE
Rock DJ
SUMMARY
British pop rock hit that showcased international influence on American charts. While more successful in the UK, the song demonstrated the global nature of the music industry and Williams' charismatic performance style that would influence pop rock throughout the decade.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_DJ
YEAR
2000
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnO3nijfYmU
ALBUM
All for You
ARTIST/S
Janet Jackson
GENRE
R&B/Pop
LABEL
Virgin
LENGTH
04:26
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_for_You_(Janet_Jackson_song)
RELEASED
06-03-2001
SONG TITLE
All for You
SUMMARY
R&B/pop crossover that spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Janet Jackson's continued relevance in the new millennium. The song's blend of classic R&B with contemporary production elements made it a radio staple and dance floor favorite.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_for_You_(Janet_Jackson_song)
YEAR
2001
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJMF-zfFLBo
ALBUM
It Wasn't Me
ARTIST/S
Shaggy feat. Ricardo RikRok Ducent
GENRE
Reggae Pop
LABEL
MCA
LENGTH
03:47
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Wasn%27t_Me_(Shaggy_song)
RELEASED
08-08-2000
SONG TITLE
It Wasn't Me
SUMMARY
Reggae-influenced pop hit that dominated early 2001 charts with its catchy hook and humorous narrative. The song spent two weeks at number one and demonstrated reggae's commercial appeal in mainstream American music, becoming a cultural touchstone of the early 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Wasn%27t_Me_(Shaggy_song)
YEAR
2001
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g5Hz6C6_qM
ALBUM
Lady Marmalade
ARTIST/S
Christina Aguilera/Lil Kim/Mya/Pink
GENRE
Pop/Hip Hop
LABEL
Interscope
LENGTH
04:27
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Marmalade
RELEASED
27-04-2001
SONG TITLE
Lady Marmalade
SUMMARY
Star-studded collaboration that spent five weeks at number one, showcasing the power of multi-artist partnerships. This Moulin Rouge soundtrack contribution demonstrated how movie tie-ins could drive massive Billboard Hot 100 success through combined star power and strategic marketing.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Marmalade
YEAR
2001
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQa7SvVCdZk
ALBUM
Fallin'
ARTIST/S
Alicia Keys
GENRE
R&B/Soul
LABEL
J Records
LENGTH
03:30
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallin%27_(Alicia_Keys_song)
RELEASED
02-04-2001
SONG TITLE
Fallin'
SUMMARY
Neo-soul masterpiece that introduced Alicia Keys as a major artist, spending six weeks at number one. The song's blend of classical piano, R&B vocals, and hip-hop influences created a new template for R&B success and established Keys as a Grammy-winning artist.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallin%27_(Alicia_Keys_song)
YEAR
2001
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urdlvw0SSEc
ALBUM
Family Portrait
ARTIST/S
Pink
GENRE
Pop Rock
LABEL
Arista
LENGTH
04:06
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Portrait_(song)
RELEASED
25-09-2001
SONG TITLE
Family Portrait
SUMMARY
Emotional pop rock ballad that peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Pink's evolution from dance-pop to rock-influenced artist. The song's personal lyrics and rock production helped establish Pink's authentic artistic voice and contributed to her long-term commercial success.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Portrait_(song)
YEAR
2002
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSjIz8oQuko
ALBUM
How You Remind Me
ARTIST/S
Nickelback
GENRE
Post-Grunge
LABEL
Roadrunner
LENGTH
03:43
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_You_Remind_Me
RELEASED
21-08-2001
SONG TITLE
How You Remind Me
SUMMARY
Post-grunge anthem that reached number 1 on various rock charts and top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's radio-friendly rock sound and relatable lyrics made it a defining track of early 2000s alternative rock, despite later backlash against the band.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_You_Remind_Me
YEAR
2001
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cQh1ccqu8M
ALBUM
U Got It Bad
ARTIST/S
Usher
GENRE
R&B
LABEL
LaFace
LENGTH
04:08
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Got_It_Bad
RELEASED
21-08-2001
SONG TITLE
U Got It Bad
SUMMARY
Smooth R&B ballad that spent four weeks at number one, solidifying Usher's status as a premier R&B artist. The song's contemporary R&B production and Usher's vocal performance made it a radio favorite and established him as a major force in 2000s R&B.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Got_It_Bad
YEAR
2001
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3IWTfcks4k
ALBUM
Complicated
ARTIST/S
Avril Lavigne
GENRE
Pop Rock
LABEL
Arista
LENGTH
04:05
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complicated_(Avril_Lavigne_song)
RELEASED
11-03-2002
SONG TITLE
Complicated
SUMMARY
Pop-rock debut that reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, launching Avril Lavigne's career and the pop-punk princess movement. The song's angsty lyrics and guitar-driven sound resonated with teenage audiences and influenced countless female artists throughout the 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complicated_(Avril_Lavigne_song)
YEAR
2002
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE
ALBUM
Hot in Herre
ARTIST/S
Nelly
GENRE
Hip Hop
LABEL
Universal
LENGTH
03:48
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_in_Herre
RELEASED
07-05-2002
SONG TITLE
Hot in Herre
SUMMARY
Hip-hop summer anthem that spent seven weeks at number one, showcasing Nelly's crossover appeal. The song's infectious beat and party atmosphere made it a radio and club favorite, demonstrating hip-hop's growing dominance in mainstream American music culture.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_in_Herre
YEAR
2002
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeZZr_p6vB8
ALBUM
Dilemma
ARTIST/S
Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland
GENRE
Hip Hop/R&B
LABEL
Universal
LENGTH
04:49
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilemma_(song)
RELEASED
25-06-2002
SONG TITLE
Dilemma
SUMMARY
Hip-hop/R&B collaboration that spent 10 weeks at number one, becoming one of the longest-running chart-toppers of the decade. The song's blend of rap verses and melodic R&B vocals created a template for successful hip-hop crossover hits.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilemma_(song)
YEAR
2002
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WYHDfJDPDc
ALBUM
Lose Yourself
ARTIST/S
Eminem
GENRE
Hip Hop
LABEL
Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
LENGTH
05:26
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lose_Yourself
RELEASED
28-10-2002
SONG TITLE
Lose Yourself
SUMMARY
Oscar-winning hip-hop masterpiece that spent 12 weeks at number one, demonstrating rap's artistic legitimacy. The 8 Mile soundtrack single showcased Eminem's storytelling ability and became one of the most critically acclaimed hip-hop songs in Billboard Hot 100 history.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lose_Yourself
YEAR
2002
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yhyp-_hX2s
ALBUM
In Da Club
ARTIST/S
50 Cent
GENRE
Hip Hop
LABEL
Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
LENGTH
03:13
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_da_Club
RELEASED
07-01-2003
SONG TITLE
In Da Club
SUMMARY
Hip-hop club anthem that spent nine weeks at number one, launching 50 Cent's massive commercial success. The Dr. Dre-produced track's minimalist beat and catchy hook made it a defining song of mid-2000s hip-hop and demonstrated the commercial power of street credibility.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_da_Club
YEAR
2003
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qm8PH4xAss
ALBUM
Crazy in Love
ARTIST/S
Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
GENRE
R&B/Hip Hop
LABEL
Columbia
LENGTH
03:56
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_in_Love
RELEASED
18-05-2003
SONG TITLE
Crazy in Love
SUMMARY
R&B/hip-hop masterpiece that spent eight weeks at number one, launching Beyoncé's solo career. The song's distinctive horn sample and fierce vocals established Beyoncé as a solo superstar and created one of the most influential R&B tracks of the 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_in_Love
YEAR
2003
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViwtNLUqkMY
ALBUM
3
ARTIST/S
Beyoncé feat. Sean Paul
GENRE
R&B/Dancehall
LABEL
Columbia
LENGTH
04:05
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Boy_(Beyonc_song)
RELEASED
03-08-2003
SONG TITLE
Baby Boy
SUMMARY
R&B/dancehall fusion that spent nine weeks at number one, showcasing Beyoncé's versatility and Sean Paul's crossover appeal. The song's Caribbean-influenced rhythm and sensual vocals created a summer anthem that dominated radio airplay and club scenes.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Boy_(Beyonc_song)
YEAR
2003
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ucz_pm3LX8
ALBUM
Yeah!
ARTIST/S
Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
GENRE
Crunk/R&B
LABEL
LaFace
LENGTH
04:10
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeah!_(Usher_song)
RELEASED
27-01-2004
SONG TITLE
Yeah!
SUMMARY
Crunk-influenced R&B smash that spent 12 weeks at number one, defining the sound of 2004. The song's infectious energy and club-ready production made it one of the biggest hits of the decade and showcased the successful fusion of R&B with Southern hip-hop.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeah!_(Usher_song)
YEAR
2004
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxBSyx85Kp8
ALBUM
Burn
ARTIST/S
Usher
GENRE
R&B
LABEL
LaFace
LENGTH
04:10
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_(Usher_song)
RELEASED
21-03-2004
SONG TITLE
Burn
SUMMARY
Emotional R&B ballad that spent eight weeks at number one, demonstrating Usher's versatility as both a party and ballad artist. The song's heartfelt lyrics and smooth production made it a radio staple and helped establish 2004 as Usher's dominant year in music.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_(Usher_song)
YEAR
2004
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XNWFw5HVw
ALBUM
I Don't Want to Be
ARTIST/S
Gavin DeGraw
GENRE
Pop Rock
LABEL
J Records
LENGTH
03:38
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Don%27t_Want_to_Be
RELEASED
08-08-2003
SONG TITLE
I Don't Want to Be
SUMMARY
Alternative rock anthem that peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the One Tree Hill theme song. The track's earnest lyrics and rock production made it a defining song of mid-2000s alternative rock and television soundtrack culture.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Don%27t_Want_to_Be
YEAR
2004
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gFCW3PHBws
ALBUM
She Will Be Loved
ARTIST/S
Maroon 5
GENRE
Pop Rock
LABEL
Octone/J Records
LENGTH
04:17
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Will_Be_Loved
RELEASED
25-06-2002
SONG TITLE
She Will Be Loved
SUMMARY
Pop rock ballad that reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing Maroon 5's romantic rock sound. The song's emotional vocals and guitar-driven arrangement made it a radio favorite and helped define the band's signature style throughout the 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Will_Be_Loved
YEAR
2004
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIjVuRTm-dc
ALBUM
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
ARTIST/S
Green Day
GENRE
Punk Rock
LABEL
Reprise
LENGTH
04:20
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulevard_of_Broken_Dreams_(Green_Day_song)
RELEASED
29-11-2004
SONG TITLE
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
SUMMARY
Punk rock masterpiece that reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Green Day's artistic evolution. The song's introspective lyrics and epic production demonstrated punk's capacity for mainstream success while maintaining artistic integrity.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulevard_of_Broken_Dreams_(Green_Day_song)
YEAR
2005
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soa3gO7tL-c
ALBUM
Since U Been Gone
ARTIST/S
Kelly Clarkson
GENRE
Pop Rock
LABEL
RCA
LENGTH
03:08
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Since_U_Been_Gone
RELEASED
16-11-2004
SONG TITLE
Since U Been Gone
SUMMARY
Pop rock anthem that reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing Kelly Clarkson as a rock-influenced pop star. The song's empowering lyrics and guitar-driven sound influenced countless female pop artists and demonstrated the commercial potential of rock-pop crossover.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Since_U_Been_Gone
YEAR
2005
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7UrFYvl5TE
ALBUM
We Belong Together
ARTIST/S
Mariah Carey
GENRE
R&B
LABEL
Island Def Jam
LENGTH
03:21
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Belong_Together
RELEASED
29-03-2005
SONG TITLE
We Belong Together
SUMMARY
R&B masterpiece that spent 14 weeks at number one, marking Mariah Carey's incredible comeback. The song's classic R&B production and Carey's signature vocals made it one of the biggest hits of the 2000s and demonstrated the enduring appeal of traditional R&B.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Belong_Together
YEAR
2005
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g
ALBUM
Gold Digger
ARTIST/S
Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx
GENRE
Hip Hop
LABEL
Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam
LENGTH
03:28
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Digger_(Kanye_West_song)
RELEASED
05-07-2005
SONG TITLE
Gold Digger
SUMMARY
Hip-hop classic that spent 10 weeks at number one, showcasing Kanye West's production genius and cultural commentary. The Ray Charles sample and Jamie Foxx's vocals created a perfect blend of old-school soul and contemporary rap that dominated the charts.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Digger_(Kanye_West_song)
YEAR
2005
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwNcNOTVzY
ALBUM
SexyBack
ARTIST/S
Justin Timberlake
GENRE
R&B/Electronic
LABEL
Jive
LENGTH
04:02
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SexyBack
RELEASED
18-07-2006
SONG TITLE
SexyBack
SUMMARY
Electronic-influenced R&B hit that spent seven weeks at number one, marking Justin Timberlake's artistic evolution. The song's futuristic production and provocative lyrics demonstrated how traditional R&B could be reimagined for the digital age.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SexyBack
YEAR
2006
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOHvDP_vCs
ALBUM
My Love
ARTIST/S
Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.
GENRE
R&B/Hip Hop
LABEL
Jive
LENGTH
04:36
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Love_(Justin_Timberlake_song)
RELEASED
26-09-2006
SONG TITLE
My Love
SUMMARY
R&B/hip-hop collaboration that spent three weeks at number one, continuing Timberlake's hot streak. The song's minimalist production and T.I.'s rap verse created another example of successful R&B and hip-hop fusion that dominated mid-2000s radio.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Love_(Justin_Timberlake_song)
YEAR
2006
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYKYvVkhIYo
ALBUM
Irreplaceable
ARTIST/S
Beyonc
GENRE
R&B/Pop
LABEL
Columbia
LENGTH
03:47
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irreplaceable
RELEASED
23-10-2006
SONG TITLE
Irreplaceable
SUMMARY
Empowering R&B anthem that spent 10 weeks at number one, showcasing Beyoncé's continued dominance. The song's memorable hook and empowering message made it a cultural phenomenon and one of the most successful singles of the late 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irreplaceable
YEAR
2006
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EwViQxSJJQ
ALBUM
The Sweet Escape
ARTIST/S
Gwen Stefani feat. Akon
GENRE
Pop/R&B
LABEL
Interscope
LENGTH
04:06
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sweet_Escape_(song)
RELEASED
19-12-2006
SONG TITLE
The Sweet Escape
SUMMARY
Pop/R&B collaboration that reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating Gwen Stefani's successful solo career transition. The song's playful production and Akon's contribution created a radio-friendly hit that showcased cross-genre collaboration.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sweet_Escape_(song)
YEAR
2007
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0lf_fE3HwA
ALBUM
Umbrella
ARTIST/S
Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
GENRE
Pop/R&B
LABEL
Def Jam
LENGTH
04:36
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella_(song)
RELEASED
29-03-2007
SONG TITLE
Umbrella
SUMMARY
Pop/R&B masterpiece that spent seven weeks at number one, establishing Rihanna as a global superstar. The song's distinctive production and memorable hook made it one of the most iconic hits of the 2000s and launched Rihanna's incredible chart dominance.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella_(song)
YEAR
2007
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvBfHwUxHIk
ALBUM
Low
ARTIST/S
Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
GENRE
Hip Hop/Dance
LABEL
Atlantic
LENGTH
03:50
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_(Flo_Rida_song)
RELEASED
09-10-2007
SONG TITLE
Low
SUMMARY
Hip-hop/dance crossover that spent 10 weeks at number one, defining the sound of 2008. The song's club-ready production and T-Pain's auto-tuned vocals created a template for hip-hop dance music that influenced the genre throughout the late 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_(Flo_Rida_song)
YEAR
2008
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2waT9TxPU0
ALBUM
I Kissed a Girl
ARTIST/S
Katy Perry
GENRE
Pop
LABEL
Capitol
LENGTH
02:59
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kissed_a_Girl
RELEASED
28-04-2008
SONG TITLE
I Kissed a Girl
SUMMARY
Provocative pop anthem that spent seven weeks at number one, launching Katy Perry's career. The song's controversial lyrics and catchy production generated massive radio airplay and cultural discussion, establishing Perry as a major pop force.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kissed_a_Girl
YEAR
2008
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAp9BKosZXs
ALBUM
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
ARTIST/S
Beyonc
GENRE
R&B/Pop
LABEL
Columbia
LENGTH
03:13
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Ladies_(Put_a_Ring_on_It)
RELEASED
08-10-2008
SONG TITLE
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
SUMMARY
Empowering R&B anthem that spent four weeks at number one, becoming a cultural phenomenon. The song's infectious beat and empowering message, combined with its iconic music video, made it one of the most influential hits of the late 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Ladies_(Put_a_Ring_on_It)
YEAR
2008
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY
ALBUM
Right Round
ARTIST/S
Flo Rida
GENRE
Hip Hop/Dance
LABEL
Atlantic
LENGTH
03:25
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Round
RELEASED
27-01-2009
SONG TITLE
Right Round
SUMMARY
Hip-hop dance hit that spent six weeks at number one, continuing Flo Rida's chart dominance. The song's sampling of Dead or Alive's You Spin Me Round and club-ready production made it a perfect party anthem for the late 2000s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Round
YEAR
2009
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCw1ggftuQ
ALBUM
Boom Boom Pow
ARTIST/S
The Black Eyed Peas
GENRE
Electronic Hip Hop
LABEL
Interscope
LENGTH
04:11
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Boom_Pow
RELEASED
22-02-2009
SONG TITLE
Boom Boom Pow
SUMMARY
Electronic hip-hop fusion that spent 12 weeks at number one, showcasing the Black Eyed Peas' futuristic sound. The song's electronic production and repetitive hooks created a dance floor anthem that dominated the 2009 charts and influenced EDM-hip hop fusion.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Boom_Pow
YEAR
2009
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m48GqaOiXI
ALBUM
I Gotta Feeling
ARTIST/S
The Black Eyed Peas
GENRE
Dance Pop
LABEL
Interscope
LENGTH
04:05
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Gotta_Feeling
RELEASED
21-05-2009
SONG TITLE
I Gotta Feeling
SUMMARY
Dance pop anthem that spent 14 weeks at number one, becoming one of the longest-running chart toppers ever. The song's euphoric energy and universal appeal made it a global phenomenon and the perfect soundtrack for celebrations worldwide.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Gotta_Feeling
YEAR
2009
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSD4vsh1zDA
ALBUM
TiK ToK
ARTIST/S
Kesha
GENRE
Dance Pop
LABEL
RCA
LENGTH
03:19
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tik_Tok_(song)
RELEASED
07-08-2009
SONG TITLE
TiK ToK
SUMMARY
Dance pop smash that spent nine weeks at number one, launching Kesha's career and defining early 2010s party music. The song's Auto-Tuned vocals and party-centric lyrics created a template for dance-pop that influenced countless artists.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tik_Tok_(song)
YEAR
2010
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6XpLQM2Cs
ALBUM
California Gurls
ARTIST/S
Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg
GENRE
Dance Pop
LABEL
Capitol
LENGTH
03:56
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gurls
RELEASED
07-05-2010
SONG TITLE
California Gurls
SUMMARY
Dance pop anthem that spent six weeks at number one, showcasing Katy Perry's evolution into a dance-pop superstar. The song's West Coast celebration and Snoop Dogg's contribution created a perfect summer hit that dominated 2010 radio.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gurls
YEAR
2010
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57P9C4SAW4
ALBUM
Love the Way You Lie
ARTIST/S
Eminem feat. Rihanna
GENRE
Hip Hop/Pop
LABEL
Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
LENGTH
04:23
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_the_Way_You_Lie
RELEASED
21-06-2010
SONG TITLE
Love the Way You Lie
SUMMARY
Hip-hop/pop collaboration that spent seven weeks at number one, demonstrating the power of star collaboration. The song's dark theme and Rihanna's powerful vocals combined with Eminem's storytelling created one of the most impactful Billboard Hot 100 hits of 2010.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_the_Way_You_Lie
YEAR
2010
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U
ALBUM
Teenage Dream
ARTIST/S
Katy Perry
GENRE
Dance Pop
LABEL
Capitol
LENGTH
03:48
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Dream_(Katy_Perry_song)
RELEASED
23-07-2010
SONG TITLE
Teenage Dream
SUMMARY
Dance pop perfection that reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Perry's ability to craft infectious pop anthems. The song's nostalgic lyrics and euphoric production made it a defining track of early 2010s pop music.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Dream_(Katy_Perry_song)
YEAR
2010
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98WtmW-lfeE
ALBUM
Rolling in the Deep
ARTIST/S
Adele
GENRE
Soul/Pop
LABEL
XL/Columbia
LENGTH
03:48
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_in_the_Deep
RELEASED
29-11-2010
SONG TITLE
Rolling in the Deep
SUMMARY
Soul-influenced pop masterpiece that spent seven weeks at number one, launching Adele's global superstardom. The song's powerful vocals and blues-rock production created a timeless hit that dominated radio airplay and streaming platforms worldwide.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_in_the_Deep
YEAR
2011
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEDA3JcQqw
ALBUM
Party Rock Anthem
ARTIST/S
LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
GENRE
Electronic Dance
LABEL
Interscope
LENGTH
04:22
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_Rock_Anthem
RELEASED
25-01-2011
SONG TITLE
Party Rock Anthem
SUMMARY
Electronic dance anthem that spent six weeks at number one, defining the EDM crossover movement. The song's shuffling dance moves and electronic production made it a viral phenomenon and demonstrated dance music's mainstream commercial potential.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_Rock_Anthem
YEAR
2011
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8
ALBUM
Someone Like You
ARTIST/S
Adele
GENRE
Pop Ballad
LABEL
XL/Columbia
LENGTH
04:45
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Someone_like_You_(Adele_song)
RELEASED
24-01-2011
SONG TITLE
Someone Like You
SUMMARY
Emotional pop ballad that spent five weeks at number one, showcasing Adele's incredible vocal power and songwriting. The piano-driven track's raw emotion and universal themes made it one of the most beloved Billboard Hot 100 hits of the decade.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Someone_like_You_(Adele_song)
YEAR
2011
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQl3WQQoQ0
ALBUM
We Found Love
ARTIST/S
Rihanna
GENRE
Dance Pop
LABEL
Def Jam
LENGTH
03:35
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Found_Love
RELEASED
22-09-2011
SONG TITLE
We Found Love
SUMMARY
Dance pop euphoria that spent 10 weeks at number one, cementing Rihanna's status as a chart queen. The Calvin Harris-produced track's EDM influences and infectious energy made it a defining song of early 2010s dance-pop crossover success.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Found_Love
YEAR
2011
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg00YEETFzg
ALBUM
Somebody That I Used to Know
ARTIST/S
Gotye feat. Kimbra
GENRE
Indie Pop
LABEL
Universal
LENGTH
04:04
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somebody_That_I_Used_to_Know
RELEASED
05-07-2011
SONG TITLE
Somebody That I Used to Know
SUMMARY
Indie pop masterpiece that spent eight weeks at number one, proving alternative music's mainstream appeal. The song's unique production, haunting melody, and artistic music video created a global phenomenon that dominated streaming and radio.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somebody_That_I_Used_to_Know
YEAR
2012
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY
ALBUM
Call Me Maybe
ARTIST/S
Carly Rae Jepsen
GENRE
Pop
LABEL
604/Schoolboy/Interscope
LENGTH
03:13
PHOTO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_Me_Maybe
RELEASED
20-09-2011
SONG TITLE
Call Me Maybe
SUMMARY
Infectious pop anthem that spent nine weeks at number one, becoming a global cultural phenomenon. The song's irresistible hook and innocent charm made it one of the most memorable and commercially successful Billboard Hot 100 hits of the 2010s.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_Me_Maybe
YEAR
2012
YOUTUBE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic