The decade spanning from 2000 to 2010 was a pivotal time in the history of music, characterized by a profusion of varied genres and trailblazing musicians who influenced a generation's musical tastes. This decade generated a ton of hits that still have an impact on music lovers today, from the infectious pop hooks to the unadulterated intensity of rock to the emergence of hip-hop and electronic music. The creativity of music changed along with the trends, producing some of the decade's most memorable songs that also had a long-lasting effect on the business.
The top 25 songs from 2000 to 2010 are featured in this article, honoring the hits that ruled radio airwaves, packed dance floors, and appeared on film soundtracks. Every song on this list captures a distinct period in time and demonstrates the skill and inventiveness of musicians who have pushed limits and redefined the genre. Whether you're revisiting your all-time favorites or hearing them for the first time, this compilation perfectly encapsulates the spirit of a dynamic decade that never stops inspiring new listeners.
1Rolling in the Deep
Adele
2010
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2In the End
Linkin Park
2000
Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition)
3Hips Don't Lie
Shakira,Wyclef Jean
2006
Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (Expanded Edition)
4Poker Face
Lady Gaga
2008
The Fame
5Umbrella
JAY-Z,Rihanna
2007
Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded
6Single Ladies
Beyoncé
2008
I AM...SASHA FIERCE
7The Real Slim Shady
Eminem
2000
The Marshall Mathers LP
8Yeah!
USHER,Lil Jon,Ludacris
2004
Confessions (Expanded Edition)
9Viva La Vida
Coldplay
2008
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
10Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Green Day
2004
American Idiot
11Crazy In Love
Beyoncé,JAY-Z
2003
Dangerously In Love
12I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas
2009
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Stan
Eminem,Dido
2000
The Marshall Mathers LP
14Hey Ya!
Outkast
2003
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
15Toxic
Britney Spears
2003
In The Zone
16Seven Nation Army
The White Stripes
2003
Elephant
17Mr. Brightside
The Killers
2003
Hot Fuss
18Cry Me a River
Justin Timberlake
2002
Justified
19Clocks
Coldplay
2002
A Rush of Blood to the Head
20Just Dance
Lady Gaga,Colby O'Donis
2008
The Fame
21Gold Digger
Kanye West,Jamie Foxx
2005
Late Registration
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Rehab
Amy Winehouse
2006
23Drop It Like It's Hot
Pharrell Williams,Snoop Dogg
2004
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
24Paper Planes
M.I.A.
2007
25Empire State Of Mind
JAY-Z,Alicia Keys
2009
The Blueprint 3
26Lose Yourself
Eminem
2002
The Blueprint 3
27Hot In Herre
Nelly
2002
Nellyville
28Since U Been Gone
Kelly Clarkson
2004
Breakaway
29SexyBack
Timbaland,Justin Timberlake
2006
FutureSex/LoveSounds