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Top Songs of the 2000s: Rediscover a Decade of Iconic Music

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In the early 2000s, the music scene was ripe with innovation. Genre lines became increasingly blurred, leading to exciting collaborations and fusions that captured the attention of diverse audiences. Artists like Taylor Swift, with her country-pop crossover appeal, and Kanye West, who revolutionized hip-hop production, exemplified this era of musical exploration. These songs weren’t just chart-toppers; they were the soundtrack to countless lives, marking milestones and memories for listeners worldwide.

This curated list of top 2000s songs stands out because it’s not just about popularity; it’s about impact. Using the Nolan Method, a ranking system that meticulously combines airplay, sales, and streaming data from Billboard, we’ve compiled a definitive list of the Top 100 Songs for each year of the 2000s. Developed by Jarrett Nolan, this method provides a robust measure of an artist’s influence and reach on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Join us as we delve into this collection of iconic tracks that not only shaped the music of the 2000s but continue to inspire and resonate with music lovers today.

Explore the top artists and albums of the decade, and immerse yourself in the sounds of the 2000s with our curated playlists: Top 100 Artists of the 2000s, Top 100 Albums of the 2000s, and 2000s Playlists.

Jump to a Year: 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009

2000 Top Songs

The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium and a vibrant chapter in music. Pop continued its reign, but R&B and hip-hop were rapidly gaining momentum, creating a diverse and exciting musical landscape.

  1. BREATHE – Faith Hill
  2. I WANNA KNOW – Joe
  3. SMOOTH – Santana featuring Rob Thomas
  4. EVERYTHING YOU WANT – Vertical Horizon
  5. MARIA MARIA – Santana featuring The Product G&B
  6. BENT – Matchbox Twenty
  7. TRY AGAIN – Aaliyah
  8. HE WASN’T MAN ENOUGH – Toni Braxton
  9. I KNEW I LOVED YOU – Savage Garden
  10. THERE YOU GO – Pink
  11. AMAZED – Lonestar
  12. SAY MY NAME – Destiny’s Child
  13. JUMPIN’, JUMPIN’ – Destiny’s Child
  14. HIGHER – Creed
  15. THONG SONG – Sisqó
  16. YOU SANG TO ME – Marc Anthony
  17. BACK AT ONE – Brian McKnight
  18. BYE BYE BYE – ‘N Sync
  19. GET IT ON TONITE – Montell Jordan
  20. KRYPTONITE – 3 Doors Down
  21. BRING IT ALL TO ME – Blaque
  22. I NEED TO KNOW – Marc Anthony
  23. IT’S GONNA BE ME – ‘N Sync
  24. I TRY – Macy Gray
  25. WHAT A GIRL WANTS – Christina Aguilera
  26. COUNTRY GRAMMAR (HOT SHIT) – Nelly
  27. THAT’S THE WAY IT IS – Celine Dion
  28. INCOMPLETE – Sisqó
  29. HOT BOYZ – Missy Elliott featuring Nas, Eve and Q-Tip
  30. DOESN’T REALLY MATTER – Janet Jackson
  31. NO MORE – Ruff Endz
  32. MUSIC – Madonna
  33. BE WITH YOU – Enrique Iglesias
  34. ABSOLUTELY (STORY OF A GIRL) – Nine Days
  35. SHOW ME THE MEANING OF BEING LONELY – Backstreet Boys
  36. IT FEELS SO GOOD – Sonique
  37. BACK HERE – BBMak
  38. COME ON OVER BABY (ALL I WANT IS YOU) – Christina Aguilera
  39. MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE – Whitney Houston
  40. WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN – Creed
  41. I TURN TO YOU – Christina Aguilera
  42. THEN THE MORNING COMES – Smash Mouth
  43. MOST GIRLS – Pink
  44. NEVER LET YOU GO – Third Eye Blind
  45. THE REAL SLIM SHADY – Eminem
  46. I WANNA LOVE YOU FOREVER – Jessica Simpson
  47. BLUE (DA BA DEE) – Eiffel 65
  48. ALL THE SMALL THINGS – Blink 182
  49. WIFEY – Next
  50. I NEED YOU – LeAnn Rimes
  51. U KNOW WHAT’S UP – Donell Jones
  52. OOPS!… I DID IT AGAIN – Britney Spears
  53. LET’S GET MARRIED – Jagged Edge
  54. WONDERFUL – Everclear
  55. GIVE ME JUST ONE NIGHT (UNA NOCHE) – 98 Degrees
  56. SHAKE YA ASS – Mystikal
  57. DESERT ROSE – Sting featuring Cheb Mami
  58. THANK GOD I FOUND YOU – Mariah Carey featuring Joe and 98 Degrees
  59. TAKE A PICTURE – Filter
  60. CASE OF THE EX (WHATCHA GONNA DO) – Mýa
  61. HE CAN’T LOVE U – Jagged Edge
  62. WAITING FOR TONIGHT – Jennifer Lopez
  63. BIG PIMPIN’ – Jay-Z featuring UGK
  64. OTHERSIDE – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  65. GIRL ON TV – LFO
  66. BAG LADY – Erykah Badu
  67. THE WAY YOU LOVE ME – Faith Hill
  68. THIS I PROMISE YOU – N Sync
  69. MEET VIRGINIA – Train
  70. 24/7 – Kevon Edmonds
  71. GOTTA TELL YOU – Samantha Mumba
  72. SEPARATED – Avant
  73. INDEPENDENT WOMEN – Destiny’s Child
  74. I WISH – Carl Thomas
  75. LEARN TO FLY – Foo Fighters
  76. STEAL MY SUNSHINE – Len
  77. LIAR – Profyle
  78. FADED – soulDecision featuring Thrust
  79. BOUNCE WITH ME – Lil’ Bow Wow featuring Xscape
  80. SHE BANGS – Ricky Martin
  81. ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY – Kid Rock
  82. BETWEEN ME AND YOU – Ja Rule Featuring Christina Milian
  83. UNPRETTY – TLC
  84. SHAPE OF MY HEART – Backstreet Boys
  85. WHERE MY GIRLS AT? – 702
  86. GOODBYE EARL – Dixie Chicks
  87. MAMBO NO. 5 (A LITTLE BIT OF…) – Lou Bega
  88. FORGOT ABOUT DRE – Dr. Dre featuring Eminem
  89. BACK THAT AZZ UP – Juvenile featuring Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne
  90. SWEAR IT AGAIN – Westlife
  91. DON’T THINK I’M NOT – Kandi
  92. BIG DEAL – LeAnn Rimes
  93. I THINK I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU – Jessica Simpson
  94. YOU’RE A GOD – Vertical Horizon
  95. PARTY UP (UP IN HERE) – DMX
  96. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BROKEN HEART – Britney Spears
  97. DANCE WITH ME – Debelah Morgan
  98. PINCH ME – Barenaked Ladies
  99. THAT’S THE WAY – Jo Dee Messina
  100. PUREST OF PAIN (A PURO DOLOR) – Son by Four

2001 Top Songs

2001 saw rock music making a significant comeback, alongside the continued dominance of pop and R&B. This year’s top hits showcased a blend of genres and emotional depth.

  1. HANGING BY A MOMENT – Lifehouse
  2. DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) – Train
  3. LET ME BLOW YA MIND – Eve featuring Gwen Stefani
  4. AGAIN – Lenny Kravitz
  5. IF YOU’RE GONE – Matchbox Twenty
  6. STUTTER – Joe featuring Mystikal
  7. IT’S BEEN AWHILE – Staind
  8. I’M REAL – Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule
  9. FALLIN’ – Alicia Keys
  10. THANK YOU – Dido
  11. U REMIND ME – Usher
  12. IT WASN’T ME – Shaggy featuring Rikrok
  13. WHERE THE PARTY AT – Jagged Edge featuring Nelly
  14. ANGEL – Shaggy featuring Rayvon
  15. HIT ‘EM UP STYLE (OOPS!) – Blu Cantrell
  16. ALL FOR YOU – Janet
  17. PEACHES & CREAM – 112
  18. RIDE WIT ME – Nelly featuring City Spud
  19. INDEPENDENT WOMEN – Destiny’s Child
  20. FOLLOW ME – Uncle Kracker
  21. WHAT WOULD YOU DO? – City High
  22. LOVE DON’T COST A THING – Jennifer Lopez
  23. LADY MARMALADE – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink
  24. MS. JACKSON – OutKast
  25. THE WAY YOU LOVE ME – Faith Hill
  26. HE LOVES U NOT – Dream
  27. PUT IT ON ME – Ja Rule featuring Lil’ Mo and Vita
  28. FILL ME IN – Craig David
  29. BUTTERFLY – Crazy Town
  30. SURVIVOR – Destiny’s Child
  31. WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN – Creed
  32. DRIVE – Incubus
  33. GET UR FREAK ON – Missy Elliott
  34. FAMILY AFFAIR – Mary J. Blige
  35. CASE OF THE EX – Mýa
  36. DON’T TELL ME – Madonna
  37. SOMEONE TO CALL MY LOVER – Janet
  38. CRAZY – K-Ci & JoJo
  39. I HOPE YOU DANCE – Lee Ann Womack
  40. ALL OR NOTHING – O-Town
  41. KRYPTONITE – 3 Doors Down
  42. SOUTH SIDE – Moby featuring Gwen Stefani
  43. IZZO (H.O.V.A.) – Jay-Z
  44. DIFFERENCES – Ginuwine
  45. CRAZY FOR THIS GIRL – Evan and Jaron
  46. JADED – Aerosmith
  47. THIS I PROMISE YOU – N Sync
  48. WHEN IT’S OVER – Sugar Ray
  49. FIESTA – R. Kelly featuring Jay-Z
  50. I JUST WANNA LOVE U (GIVE IT 2 ME) – Jay-Z
  51. BOOTYLICIOUS – Destiny’s Child
  52. PROMISE – Jagged Edge
  53. MISSING YOU – Case
  54. I’M LIKE A BIRD – Nelly Furtado
  55. SUPERWOMAN PT. II – Lil’ Mo featuring Fabolous
  56. ONLY TIME – Enya
  57. MY BABY – Lil’ Romeo
  58. ONE MINUTE MAN – Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris
  59. NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY – Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera
  60. DANGER (BEEN SO LONG) – Mystikal featuring Nivea
  61. LIVIN’ IT UP – Ja Rule featuring Case
  62. DANCE WITH ME – Debelah Morgan
  63. GOTTA TELL YOU – Samantha Mumba
  64. TURN OFF THE LIGHT – Nelly Furtado
  65. HERO – Enrique Iglesias
  66. I WISH – R. Kelly
  67. MOST GIRLS – Pink
  68. E.I. – Nelly
  69. IRRESISTIBLE – Jessica Simpson
  70. GET OVER YOURSELF – Eden’s Crush
  71. NEVER HAD A DREAM COME TRUE – S Club 7
  72. EVERYWHERE – Michelle Branch
  73. LIQUID DREAMS – O-Town
  74. THERE YOU’LL BE – Faith Hill
  75. YOU ROCK MY WORLD – Michael Jackson
  76. ROCK THE BOAT – Aaliyah
  77. U GOT IT BAD – Usher
  78. HEARD IT ALL BEFORE – Sunshine Anderson
  79. BEAUTIFUL DAY – U2
  80. SHAPE OF MY HEART – Backstreet Boys
  81. PLAY – Jennifer Lopez
  82. UGLY – Bubba Sparxxx
  83. CONTAGIOUS – The Isley Brothers featuring R. Kelly and Chanté Moore
  84. AUSTIN – Blake Shelton
  85. I’M A THUG – Trick Daddy
  86. STRANGER IN MY HOUSE – Tamia
  87. THE SPACE BETWEEN – Dave Matthews Band
  88. WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY – Ludacris Featuring Shawna
  89. PINCH ME – Barenaked Ladies
  90. STRONGER – Britney Spears
  91. NO MORE (BABY I’MA DO RIGHT) – 3LW
  92. IT’S OVER NOW – 112
  93. LOVE – Musiq Soulchild
  94. PURPLE HILLS – D-12
  95. POP – N Sync
  96. BIZOUNCE – Olivia
  97. HOW YOU REMIND ME – Nickelback
  98. BETWEEN ME AND YOU – Ja Rule Featuring Christina Milian
  99. MUSIC – Erick Sermon featuring Marvin Gaye
  100. EMOTION – Destiny’s Child

2002 Top Songs

In 2002, pop-punk and alternative rock surged in popularity, while R&B and hip-hop continued to dominate the charts, showcasing the diverse tastes of music fans.

  1. HOW YOU REMIND ME – Nickelback
  2. A THOUSAND MILES – Vanessa Carlton
  3. WHEREVER YOU WILL GO – The Calling
  4. FOOLISH – Ashanti
  5. HOT IN HERRE – Nelly
  6. IN THE END – Linkin Park
  7. COMPLICATED – Avril Lavigne
  8. WHAT’S LUV? – Fat Joe featuring Ashanti
  9. DILEMMA – Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland
  10. ALWAYS ON TIME – Ja Rule featuring Ashanti
  11. BLURRY – Puddle of Mudd
  12. U GOT IT BAD – Usher
  13. AIN’T IT FUNNY – Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule
  14. THE MIDDLE – Jimmy Eat World
  15. I NEED A GIRL (PART TWO) – P. Diddy featuring Ginuwine, Loon and Mario Winans
  16. MY SACRIFICE – Creed
  17. U DON’T HAVE TO CALL – Usher
  18. I NEED A GIRL (PART ONE) – P. Diddy featuring Usher and Loon
  19. GANGSTA LOVIN’ – Eve featuring Alicia Keys
  20. FAMILY AFFAIR – Mary J. Blige
  21. GET THE PARTY STARTED – Pink
  22. HERO – Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott
  23. WITHOUT ME – Eminem
  24. WHENEVER, WHEREVER – Shakira
  25. ONE LAST BREATH – Creed
  26. ALL YOU WANTED – Michelle Branch
  27. I’M GONNA BE ALRIGHT – Jennifer Lopez featuring Nas
  28. HERO – Enrique Iglesias
  29. OH BOY – Cam’ron featuring Juelz Santana
  30. JUST A FRIEND 2002 – Mario
  31. DON’T LET ME GET ME – Pink
  32. HEY BABY – No Doubt featuring Bounty Killer
  33. GIRLFRIEND – N Sync featuring Nelly
  34. ADDICTIVE – Truth Hurts featuring Rakim
  35. HEY MA – Cam’ron featuring Juelz Santana and Freekey Zekey
  36. HEAVEN – DJ Sammy featuring Yanou and Do
  37. JUST LIKE A PILL – Pink
  38. NOTHIN’ – N.O.R.E.
  39. HAPPY – Ashanti
  40. OOPS (OH MY) – Tweet featuring Missy Elliott
  41. DOWN 4 U – Ja Rule featuring Ashanti, Charli Baltimore and Vita
  42. A WOMAN’S WORTH – Alicia Keys
  43. CLEANIN’ OUT MY CLOSET – Eminem
  44. CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD – Kylie Minogue
  45. WORK IT – Missy Elliott
  46. DIFFERENCES – Ginuwine
  47. WASTING MY TIME – Default
  48. MOVE BITCH – Ludacris featuring Mystikal and I-20
  49. GOTTA GET THRU THIS – Daniel Bedingfield
  50. STILL FLY – Big Tymers
  51. NO SUCH THING – John Mayer
  52. LIVIN’ IT UP – Ja Rule featuring Case
  53. 7 DAYS – Craig David
  54. UNDERNEATH IT ALL – No Doubt featuring Lady Saw
  55. SOAK UP THE SUN – Sheryl Crow
  56. WHAT ABOUT US? – Brandy
  57. A MOMENT LIKE THIS – Kelly Clarkson
  58. LUV U BETTER – LL Cool J
  59. CAN’T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT – LeAnn Rimes
  60. SUPERMAN (IT’S NOT EASY) – Five for Fighting
  61. GONE – N Sync
  62. HALFCRAZY – Musiq Soulchild
  63. LOSE YOURSELF – Eminem
  64. HELLA GOOD – No Doubt
  65. BUTTERFLIES – Michael Jackson
  66. CARAMEL – City High featuring Eve
  67. PASS THE COURVOISIER, PART II – Busta Rhymes featuring P. Diddy and Pharrell
  68. RAINY DAYZ – Mary J. Blige featuring Ja Rule
  69. ESCAPE – Enrique Iglesias
  70. LIKE I LOVE YOU – Justin Timberlake
  71. IF I COULD GO! – Angie Martinez featuring Lil’ Mo and Sacario
  72. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! – Mr. Cheeks
  73. ROCK THE BOAT – Aaliyah
  74. SK8ER BOI – Avril Lavigne
  75. I LOVE YOU – Faith Evans
  76. TURN OFF THE LIGHT – Nelly Furtado
  77. UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES – Shakira
  78. THE WHOLE WORLD – Outkast featuring Killer Mike
  79. WE THUGGIN’ – Fat Joe featuring R. Kelly
  80. THE GAME OF LOVE – Santana featuring Michelle Branch
  81. I CARE 4 U – Aaliyah
  82. GIMME THE LIGHT – Sean Paul
  83. ROLLOUT (MY BUSINESS) – Ludacris
  84. I DO!! – Toya
  85. MORE THAN A WOMAN – Aaliyah
  86. BABY – Ashanti
  87. DAYS GO BY – Dirty Vegas
  88. I’M REAL – Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule
  89. FALLIN’ – Alicia Keys
  90. ONLY TIME – Enya
  91. HERE IS GONE – Goo Goo Dolls
  92. JENNY FROM THE BLOCK – Jennifer Lopez featuring Jadakiss & Styles
  93. THE GOOD STUFF – Kenny Chesney
  94. NO MORE DRAMA – Mary J. Blige
  95. #1 – Nelly
  96. DIE ANOTHER DAY – Madonna
  97. FULL MOON – Brandy
  98. SOMEBODY LIKE YOU – Keith Urban
  99. DONTCHANGE – Musiq
  100. WHERE THE STARS AND STRIPES AND THE EAGLE FLY – Aaron Tippin

2003 Top Songs

2003 was a year of anthems, with hip-hop and R&B solidifying their chart dominance and rock and pop delivering powerful, emotionally resonant hits.

  1. UNWELL – Matchbox Twenty
  2. IGNITION (REMIX) – R. Kelly
  3. IN DA CLUB – 50 Cent
  4. GET BUSY – Sean Paul
  5. WHEN I’M GONE – 3 Doors Down
  6. RIGHT THURR – Chingy
  7. CRAZY IN LOVE – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
  8. MISS YOU – Aaliyah
  9. PICTURE – Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow
  10. GET LOW – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang Twins
  11. BRING ME TO LIFE – Evanescence featuring Paul McCoy
  12. BEAUTIFUL – Christina Aguilera
  13. ALL I HAVE – Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J
  14. SHAKE YA TAILFEATHER – Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee
  15. I’M WITH YOU – Avril Lavigne
  16. 21 QUESTIONS – 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg
  17. I KNOW WHAT YOU WANT – Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey featuring Flipmode Squad
  18. P.I.M.P. – 50 Cent
  19. MAGIC STICK – Lil’ Kim featuring 50 Cent
  20. INTO YOU – Fabolous featuring Tamia
  21. DRIFT AWAY – Uncle Kracker featuring Dobie Gray
  22. BUMP, BUMP, BUMP – B2K and P. Diddy
  23. BABY BOY – Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul
  24. WHERE IS THE LOVE? – The Black Eyed Peas
  25. CAN’T LET YOU GO – Fabolous featuring Lil’ Mo and Mike Shorey
  26. MESMERIZE – Ja Rule featuring Ashanti
  27. LANDSLIDE – Dixie Chicks
  28. THE GAME OF LOVE – Santana featuring Michelle Branch
  29. ROCK WIT U (AWWW BABY) – Ashanti
  30. CRY ME A RIVER – Justin Timberlake
  31. HOW YOU GONNA ACT LIKE THAT – Tyrese
  32. 03 BONNIE & CLYDE – Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé
  33. FRONTIN’ – Pharrell featuring Jay-Z
  34. AIR FORCE ONES – Nelly featuring St. Lunatics
  35. DON’T MESS WITH MY MAN – Nivea featuring Jagged Edge
  36. ROCK YOUR BODY – Justin Timberlake
  37. NEVER LEAVE YOU (UH OOOH, UH OOOH) – Lumidee
  38. LOSE YOURSELF – Eminem
  39. NO LETTING GO – Wayne Wonder
  40. DAMN! – YoungBloodZ featuring Lil Jon
  41. BEAUTIFUL – Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell and Charlie Wilson
  42. SO GONE – Monica
  43. WORK IT – Missy Elliott
  44. MISS INDEPENDENT – Kelly Clarkson
  45. WHY DON’T YOU & I – Santana featuring Alex Band
  46. GOSSIP FOLKS – Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris
  47. STAND UP – Ludacris featuring Shawnna
  48. YOUR BODY IS A WONDERLAND – John Mayer
  49. IN THOSE JEANS – Ginuwine
  50. JENNY FROM THE BLOCK – Jennifer Lopez featuring Jadakiss and Styles P
  51. SHE HATES ME – Puddle of Mudd
  52. HERE WITHOUT YOU – 3 Doors Down
  53. EXCUSE ME MISS – Jay-Z
  54. UNDERNEATH IT ALL – No Doubt featuring Lady Saw
  55. LOVE OF MY LIFE (AN ODE TO HIP-HOP) – Erykah Badu featuring Common
  56. I CAN – Nas
  57. THOIA THOING – R. Kelly
  58. CAN’T HOLD US DOWN – Christina Aguilera featuring Lil’ Kim
  59. HOLIDAE IN – Chingy featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg
  60. MY LOVE IS LIKE…WO – Mýa
  61. RAIN ON ME – Ashanti
  62. WANKSTA – 50 Cent
  63. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW? – Michelle Branch
  64. THIS IS THE NIGHT – Clay Aiken
  65. SUGA SUGA – Baby Bash featuring Frankie J
  66. IF YOU’RE NOT THE ONE – Daniel Bedingfield
  67. CALLING ALL ANGELS – Train
  68. IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE – Alan Jackson featuring Jimmy Buffett
  69. THE JUMP OFF – Lil’ Kim featuring Mr. Cheeks
  70. LIKE GLUE – Sean Paul
  71. THE REMEDY (I WON’T WORRY) – Jason Mraz
  72. HELL YEAH – Ginuwine featuring Baby
  73. STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE – R. Kelly
  74. ANGEL – Amanda Perez
  75. THE WAY YOU MOVE – OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown
  76. CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP – Young Gunz
  77. DON’T WANNA TRY – Frankie J
  78. SING FOR THE MOMENT – Eminem
  79. SUPERMAN – Eminem
  80. FLYING WITHOUT WINGS – Ruben Studdard
  81. GIMME THE LIGHT – Sean Paul
  82. WALKED OUTTA HEAVEN – Jagged Edge
  83. 19 SOMETHIN’ – Mark Wills
  84. THUGZ MANSION – 2Pac
  85. FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS – Shania Twain
  86. INTUITION – Jewel
  87. FAMILY PORTRAIT – Pink
  88. HARDER TO BREATHE – Maroon 5
  89. SNAKE – R. Kelly featuring Big Tigger
  90. LET’S GET DOWN – Bow Wow featuring Baby
  91. FIGHTER – Christina Aguilera
  92. HEADSTRONG – Trapt
  93. BEER FOR MY HORSES – Toby Keith featuring Willie Nelson
  94. PUT THAT WOMAN FIRST – Jaheim
  95. HEY YA! – OutKast
  96. MY FRONT PORCH LOOKING IN – Lonestar
  97. WHEN THE LAST TIME – Clipse
  98. HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN? – Darryl Worley
  99. LUV U BETTER – LL Cool J
  100. ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID – t.A.T.u.

2004 Top Songs

2004 was dominated by R&B and hip-hop, with Usher leading the charge. Pop and rock still held strong, contributing to a year of diverse and chart-topping hits.

  1. YEAH! – Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
  2. IF I AIN’T GOT YOU – Alicia Keys
  3. THIS LOVE – Maroon 5
  4. THE REASON – Hoobastank
  5. THE WAY YOU MOVE – Outkast featuring Sleepy Brown
  6. BURN – Usher
  7. LEAN BACK – Terror Squad
  8. I DON’T WANNA KNOW – Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy
  9. TIPSY – J-Kwon
  10. SLOW MOTION – Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim
  11. HEY YA! – Outkast
  12. CONFESSIONS PART II – Usher
  13. GOODIES – Ciara featuring Petey Pablo
  14. HERE WITHOUT YOU – 3 Doors Down
  15. SOMEDAY – Nickelback
  16. FREEK-A-LEEK – Petey Pablo
  17. SLOW JAMZ – Twista featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx
  18. MOVE YA BODY – Nina Sky
  19. DIRT OFF YOUR SHOULDER – Jay-Z
  20. MY IMMORTAL – Evanescence
  21. NAUGHTY GIRL – Beyoncé
  22. SUNSHINE – Lil’ Flip featuring Lea
  23. TURN ME ON – Kevin Lyttle
  24. DIARY – Alicia Keys featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!
  25. DIP IT LOW – Christina Milian
  26. SHE WILL BE LOVED – Maroon 5
  27. ME, MYSELF AND I – Beyoncé
  28. MY PLACE – Nelly featuring Jaheim
  29. ONE CALL AWAY – Chingy featuring J-Weav
  30. YOU DON’T KNOW MY NAME – Alicia Keys
  31. OVERNIGHT CELEBRITY – Twista
  32. HOTEL – Cassidy featuring R. Kelly
  33. THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST – Sheryl Crow
  34. NUMB – Linkin Park
  35. MY BOO – Usher and Alicia Keys
  36. PIECES OF ME – Ashlee Simpson
  37. HEAVEN – Los Lonely Boys
  38. IT’S MY LIFE – No Doubt
  39. SUGA SUGA – Baby Bash featuring Frankie J
  40. LOCKED UP – Akon featuring Styles P
  41. MILKSHAKE – Kelis
  42. SPLASH WATERFALLS – Ludacris
  43. STAND UP – Ludacris featuring Shawnna
  44. JESUS WALKS – Kanye West
  45. WHITE FLAG – Dido
  46. ALL FALLS DOWN – Kanye West featuring Syleena Johnson
  47. MY HAPPY ENDING – Avril Lavigne
  48. LEAVE (GET OUT) – JoJo
  49. TOXIC – Britney Spears
  50. WALKED OUTTA HEAVEN – Jagged Edge
  51. LOSE MY BREATH – Destiny’s Child
  52. I LIKE THAT – Houston featuring Chingy, Nate Dogg and I-20
  53. SALT SHAKER – Ying Yang Twins featuring Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz
  54. ON FIRE – Lloyd Banks
  55. SORRY 2004 – Ruben Studdard
  56. WITH YOU – Jessica Simpson
  57. MY BAND – D12
  58. MEANT TO LIVE – Switchfoot
  59. READ YOUR MIND – Avant featuring Snoop Dogg
  60. I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU – Sean Paul featuring Sasha
  61. JUST LOSE IT – Eminem
  62. WHY? – Jadakiss
  63. ROSES – Outkast
  64. BABY BOY – Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul
  65. GET LOW – Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang Twins
  66. BREAKAWAY – Kelly Clarkson
  67. THROUGH THE WIRE – Kanye West
  68. STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE – R. Kelly
  69. ON THE WAY DOWN – Ryan Cabrera
  70. DAMN! – YoungBloodZ featuring Lil Jon
  71. ONE THING – Finger Eleven
  72. HOLIDAE IN – Chingy featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg
  73. DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT – Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell
  74. GAME OVER (FLIP) – Lil’ Flip
  75. HEADSPRUNG – LL Cool J
  76. FUCK IT (I DON’T WANT YOU BACK) – Eamon
  77. WHY DON’T YOU & I – Santana featuring Alex Band
  78. EVERYTIME – Britney Spears
  79. LET’S GO (2004) – Trick Daddy
  80. CHANGE CLOTHES – Jay-Z
  81. OVER AND OVER – Nelly featuring Tim McGraw
  82. OYE MI CANTO – N.O.R.E. featuring Daddy Yankee, Nina Sky, Gem Star & Big Mato
  83. U SHOULD’VE KNOWN BETTER – Monica
  84. GIGOLO – Nick Cannon featuring R. Kelly
  85. WANNA GET TO KNOW YOU – G-Unit featuring Joe
  86. I BELIEVE – Fantasia
  87. RUNNIN – Tupac featuring the Notorious B.I.G.
  88. LET’S GET IT STARTED – The Black Eyed Peas
  89. BREAKING THE HABIT – Linkin Park
  90. STUNT 101 – G-Unit
  91. HAPPY PEOPLE – R. Kelly
  92. GO D.J. – Lil Wayne
  93. HEADSTRONG – Trapt
  94. SOUTHSIDE – Lloyd featuring Ashanti
  95. WAT DA HOOK GON BE – Murphy Lee featuring Jermaine Dupri
  96. BREATHE – Fabolous
  97. CHARLENE – Anthony Hamilton
  98. WONDERFUL – Ja Rule featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti
  99. TAKE MY BREATH AWAY – Jessica Simpson
  100. LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING – Tim McGraw

2005 Top Songs

2005 was a year of powerful female voices and diverse genres. Pop-punk, R&B, and hip-hop continued to thrive, with iconic hits that defined the mid-decade sound.

Image alt text: Kelly Clarkson performing live in 2005, highlighting the pop-rock influence of the mid-2000s top songs.

  1. WE BELONG TOGETHER – Mariah Carey
  2. SINCE U BEEN GONE – Kelly Clarkson
  3. LET ME LOVE YOU – Mario
  4. 1, 2 STEP – Ciara and Missy Elliott
  5. BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS – Green Day
  6. HOLLABACK GIRL – Gwen Stefani
  7. DISCO INFERNO – 50 Cent
  8. DON’T CHA – The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes
  9. BEHIND THESE HAZEL EYES – Kelly Clarkson
  10. BEVERLY HILLS – Weezer
  11. YOU AND ME – Lifehouse
  12. CANDY SHOP – 50 Cent featuring Olivia
  13. DON’T PHUNK WITH MY HEART – The Black Eyed Peas
  14. LOSE CONTROL – Missy Elliott featuring Ciara and Fatman Scoop
  15. LOVERS & FRIENDS – Lil Jon featuring Usher and Ludacris
  16. HOW WE DO – The Game featuring 50 Cent
  17. MR. BRIGHTSIDE – The Killers
  18. PON DE REPLAY – Rihanna
  19. BREAKAWAY – Kelly Clarkson
  20. DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT – Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell
  21. LONELY NO MORE – Rob Thomas
  22. OH – Ciara featuring Ludacris
  23. SOLDIER – Destiny’s Child featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne
  24. SWITCH – Will Smith
  25. HATE IT OR LOVE IT – The Game featuring 50 Cent
  26. SHAKE IT OFF – Mariah Carey
  27. JUST A LIL BIT – 50 Cent
  28. LET ME HOLD YOU – Bow Wow featuring Omarion
  29. LIKE YOU – Bow Wow featuring Ciara
  30. OBSESSION (NO ES AMOR) – Frankie J featuring Baby Bash
  31. GOLD DIGGER – Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx
  32. OVER AND OVER – Nelly featuring Tim McGraw
  33. LISTEN TO YOUR HEART – DHT featuring Edmee
  34. RICH GIRL – Gwen Stefani featuring Eve
  35. SUGAR, WE’RE GOIN DOWN – Fall Out Boy
  36. FEEL GOOD INC. – Gorillaz
  37. CAUGHT UP – Usher
  38. MY HUMPS – The Black Eyed Peas
  39. GRIND WITH ME – Pretty Ricky
  40. WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS – Green Day
  41. MY BOO – Usher and Alicia Keys
  42. I DON’T WANT TO BE – Gavin DeGraw
  43. LONELY – Akon
  44. SPEED OF SOUND – Coldplay
  45. SHE WILL BE LOVED – Maroon 5
  46. GET IT POPPIN’ – Fat Joe featuring Nelly
  47. SLOW DOWN – Bobby Valentino
  48. PLAY – David Banner
  49. GET BACK – Ludacris
  50. PIMPIN’ ALL OVER THE WORLD – Ludacris featuring Bobby Valentino
  51. BRING EM OUT – T.I.
  52. HOLIDAY – Green Day
  53. SOME CUT – Trillville featuring Cutty
  54. PHOTOGRAPH – Nickelback
  55. MOCKINGBIRD – Eminem
  56. LET ME GO – 3 Doors Down
  57. SOUL SURVIVOR – Young Jeezy featuring Akon
  58. LOSE MY BREATH – Destiny’s Child
  59. WONDERFUL – Ja Rule featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti
  60. SCARS – Papa Roach
  61. RUN IT! – Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana
  62. BECAUSE OF YOU – Kelly Clarkson
  63. INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN – Carrie Underwood
  64. SUGAR (GIMME SOME) – Trick Daddy featuring Ludacris, Lil’ Kim and Cee Lo Green
  65. YOUR BODY – Pretty Ricky
  66. ONLY U – Ashanti
  67. 1 THING – Amerie
  68. IT’S LIKE THAT – Mariah Carey
  69. INCOMPLETE – Backstreet Boys
  70. BEAUTIFUL SOUL – Jesse McCartney
  71. WE BE BURNIN’ – Sean Paul
  72. GOIN’ CRAZY – Natalie
  73. LET’S GO (2004) – Trick Daddy
  74. WAIT (THE WHISPER SONG) – Ying Yang Twins
  75. KARMA – Alicia Keys
  76. CATER 2 U – Destiny’s Child
  77. DAUGHTERS – John Mayer
  78. COOL – Gwen Stefani
  79. BEST OF YOU – Foo Fighters
  80. GOODIES – Ciara featuring Petey Pablo
  81. TRUTH IS – Fantasia
  82. DON’T LIE – The Black Eyed Peas
  83. NUMB/ENCORE – Jay-Z and Linkin Park
  84. I’M SPRUNG – T-Pain
  85. GET RIGHT – Jennifer Lopez
  86. DARE YOU TO MOVE – Switchfoot
  87. INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN – Bo Bice
  88. TRUE – Ryan Cabrera
  89. KARMA – Lloyd Banks featuring Avant
  90. THESE WORDS – Natasha Bedingfield
  91. OUTTA CONTROL – 50 Cent featuring Mobb Deep
  92. COLLIDE – Howie Day
  93. JUST THE GIRL – The Click Five
  94. GIRL TONITE – Twista featuring Trey Songz
  95. OYE MI CANTO – N.O.R.E. featuring Daddy Yankee, Nina Sky, Gem Star & Big Mato
  96. BABY I’M BACK – Baby Bash featuring Akon
  97. WHAT U GON’ DO – Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Lil Scrappy
  98. U DON’T KNOW ME – T.I.
  99. STAY FLY – Three 6 Mafia featuring Young Buck & Eightball &MJG
  100. BREATHE – Fabolous

2006 Top Songs

2006 saw a surge in R&B and hip-hop, but also notable pop and rock anthems. This year’s hits were diverse, reflecting the evolving musical tastes of the mid-2000s.

  1. YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL – James Blunt
  2. TEMPERATURE – Sean Paul
  3. UNWRITTEN – Natasha Bedingfield
  4. BE WITHOUT YOU – Mary J. Blige
  5. BAD DAY – Daniel Powter
  6. PROMISCUOUS – Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland
  7. OVER MY HEAD (CABLE CAR) – The Fray
  8. CRAZY – Gnarls Barkley
  9. GRILLZ – Nelly, Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp
  10. RIDIN’ – Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone
  11. CHECK ON IT – Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug
  12. BUTTONS – Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg
  13. HIPS DON’T LIE – Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
  14. ME & U – Cassie
  15. RUN IT! – Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana
  16. DANI CALIFORNIA – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  17. SO SICK – Ne-Yo
  18. LONDON BRIDGE – Fergie
  19. BECAUSE OF YOU – Kelly Clarkson
  20. SNAP YO FINGERS – Lil Jon featuring E-40 and Sean Paul
  21. LEAN WIT IT, ROCK WIT IT – Dem Franchize Boyz
  22. IT’S GOIN’ DOWN – Yung Joc featuring Nitti
  23. STICKWITU – Pussycat Dolls
  24. AIN’T NO OTHER MAN – Christina Aguilera
  25. I WRITE SINS NOT TRAGEDIES – Panic! at the Disco
  26. MOVE ALONG – The All-American Rejects
  27. UNFAITHFUL – Rihanna
  28. DANCE, DANCE – Fall Out Boy
  29. MS. NEW BOOTY – Bubba Sparxxx featuring Ying Yang Twins
  30. SEXYBACK – Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland
  31. GOLD DIGGER – Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx
  32. MY HUMPS – The Black Eyed Peas
  33. PHOTOGRAPH – Nickelback
  34. LAFFY TAFFY – D4L
  35. YO (EXCUSE ME MISS) – Chris Brown
  36. DIRTY LITTLE SECRET – The All-American Rejects
  37. CHASING CARS – Snow Patrol
  38. FAR AWAY – Nickelback
  39. I’M ‘N LUV (WIT A STRIPPER) – T-Pain featuring Mike Jones
  40. SOS – Rihanna
  41. DON’T FORGET ABOUT US – Mariah Carey
  42. (WHEN YOU GONNA) GIVE IT UP TO ME – Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole
  43. LIPS OF AN ANGEL – Hinder
  44. EVERYTIME WE TOUCH – Cascada
  45. THERE IT GO (THE WHISTLE SONG) – Juelz Santana
  46. SEXY LOVE – Ne-Yo
  47. WALK AWAY – Kelly Clarkson
  48. WHERE’D YOU GO – Fort Minor featuring Holly Brook and Jonah Matranga
  49. HOW TO SAVE A LIFE – The Fray
  50. MONEY MAKER – Ludacris featuring Pharrell
  51. ONE WISH – Ray J
  52. WHAT YOU KNOW – T.I.
  53. SAVIN’ ME – Nickelback
  54. SHOW STOPPER – Danity Kane featuring Yung Joc
  55. CALL ME WHEN YOU’RE SOBER – Evanescence
  56. UNPREDICTABLE – Jamie Foxx featuring Ludacris
  57. SHOULDER LEAN – Young Dro featuring T.I.
  58. CHAIN HANG LOW – Jibbs
  59. SO WHAT – Field Mob featuring Ciara
  60. DO IT TO IT – Cherish featuring Sean P
  61. PULLIN’ ME BACK – Chingy featuring Tyrese
  62. SHAKE THAT – Eminem featuring Nate Dogg
  63. U AND DAT – E-40 featuring T-Pain and Kandi Girl
  64. WHAT’S LEFT OF ME – Nick Lachey
  65. TOO LITTLE TOO LATE – JoJo
  66. SUGAR, WE’RE GOIN DOWN – Fall Out Boy
  67. BOSSY – Kelis featuring Too Short
  68. GET UP – Ciara featuring Chamillionaire
  69. MY LOVE – Justin Timberlake featuring T.I.
  70. TOUCH IT – Busta Rhymes
  71. SOUL SURVIVOR – Young Jeezy featuring Akon
  72. SMACK THAT – Akon featuring Eminem
  73. I KNOW YOU SEE IT – Yung Joc
  74. WHAT HURTS THE MOST – Rascal Flatts
  75. GIMME THAT – Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne
  76. SAY GOODBYE – Chris Brown
  77. STAY FLY – Three 6 Mafia featuring Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG
  78. BLACK HORSE AND THE CHERRY TREE – KT Tunstall
  79. I THINK THEY LIKE ME – Dem Franchize Boyz featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow
  80. WE BE BURNIN’ – Sean Paul
  81. STUPID GIRLS – Pink
  82. BEEP – Pussycat Dolls featuring will.i.am
  83. WHEN I’M GONE – Eminem
  84. I’M SPRUNG – T-Pain
  85. RING THE ALARM – Beyonce
  86. DÉJÀ VU – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
  87. WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE – John Mayer
  88. JESUS, TAKE THE WHEEL – Carrie Underwood
  89. COME TO ME – Diddy featuring Nicole Scherzinger
  90. WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T GO HOME – Bon Jovi featuring Jennifer Nettles
  91. HUNG UP – Madonna
  92. DO I MAKE YOU PROUD – Taylor Hicks
  93. WHITE & NERDY – “Weird Al’ Yankovic
  94. LOVE – Keyshia Cole
  95. LIFE IS A HIGHWAY – Rascal Flatts
  96. PUMP IT – The Black Eyed Peas
  97. YOU AND ME – Lifehouse
  98. ROMPE – Daddy Yankee
  99. WHEN YOU’RE MAD – Ne-Yo
  100. FERGALICIOUS – Fergie

2007 Top Songs

2007 was a year of diverse hits, with R&B, pop, and hip-hop dominating. Female artists made a strong showing, and catchy melodies ruled the airwaves.

Image alt text: Rihanna performing during her “Good Girl Gone Bad Tour” in 2007, representing the era’s pop and R&B top songs.

  1. BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY – Fergie
  2. THE SWEET ESCAPE – Gwen Stefani featuring Akon
  3. BUY U A DRANK (SHAWTY SNAPPIN’) – T-Pain featuring Yung Joc
  4. BEFORE HE CHEATS – Carrie Underwood
  5. GIRLFRIEND – Avril Lavigne
  6. HEY THERE DELILAH – Plain White T’s
  7. THE WAY I ARE – Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson
  8. SAY IT RIGHT – Nelly Furtado
  9. IRREPLACEABLE – Beyoncé
  10. UMBRELLA – Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
  11. GLAMOROUS – Fergie featuring Ludacris
  12. MAKES ME WONDER – Maroon 5
  13. I WANNA LOVE YOU – Akon featuring Snoop Dogg
  14. DON’T MATTER – Akon
  15. CRANK THAT (SOULJA BOY) – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
  16. STRONGER – Kanye West
  17. BARTENDER – T-Pain featuring Akon
  18. IT’S NOT OVER – Daughtry
  19. CUPID’S CHOKEHOLD – Gym Class Heroes featuring Patrick Stump
  20. WHAT GOES AROUND… COMES AROUND – Justin Timberlake
  21. HOW TO SAVE A LIFE – The Fray
  22. WE FLY HIGH – Jim Jones
  23. FERGALICIOUS – Fergie featuring will.i.am
  24. HOME – Daughtry
  25. SMACK THAT – Akon featuring Eminem
  26. PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR – Shop Boyz
  27. WALK IT OUT – Unk
  28. THIS IS WHY I’M HOT – Mims
  29. MY LOVE – Justin Timberlake featuring T.I.
  30. ROCKSTAR – Nickelback
  31. MAKE ME BETTER – Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo
  32. WAIT FOR YOU – Elliott Yamin
  33. SHAWTY – Plies featuring T-Pain
  34. THIS AIN’T A SCENE, IT’S AN ARMS RACE – Fall Out Boy
  35. WHAT I’VE DONE – Linkin Park
  36. U + UR HAND – Pink
  37. SUMMER LOVE – Justin Timberlake
  38. BEAUTIFUL GIRLS – Sean Kingston
  39. POP, LOCK & DROP IT – Huey
  40. GIVE IT TO ME – Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
  41. RUNAWAY LOVE – Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige
  42. AYO TECHNOLOGY – 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland
  43. BED – J. Holiday
  44. LET IT GO – Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott and Lil’ Kim
  45. WHO KNEW – Pink
  46. A BAY BAY – Hurricane Chris
  47. LAST NIGHT – Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole
  48. YOU – Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne
  49. MAKE IT RAIN – Fat Joe featuring Lil Wayne
  50. LIPS OF AN ANGEL – Hinder
  51. SHORTIE LIKE MINE – Bow Wow featuring Chris Brown and Johntá Austin
  52. THNKS FR TH MMRS – Fall Out Boy
  53. BUBBLY – Colbie Caillat
  54. IT ENDS TONIGHT – The All-American Rejects
  55. NEVER AGAIN – Kelly Clarkson
  56. ICE BOX – Omarion featuring Timbaland
  57. I’M A FLIRT – R. Kelly featuring T.I. and T-Pain
  58. GOOD LIFE – Kanye West featuring T-Pain
  59. WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE – My Chemical Romance
  60. LOST WITHOUT U – Robin Thicke
  61. NO ONE – Alicia Keys
  62. SEXYBACK – Justin Timberlake
  63. WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE – John Mayer
  64. I TRIED – Bone Thugs-n-Harmony featuring Akon
  65. APOLOGIZE – Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
  66. BIG SHIT POPPIN’ (DO IT) – T.I.
  67. GET IT SHAWTY – Lloyd
  68. CHASING CARS – Snow Patrol
  69. IF EVERYONE CARED – Nickelback
  70. CYCLONE – Baby Bash featuring T-Pain
  71. HOW FAR WE’VE COME – matchbox twenty
  72. SORRY, BLAME IT ON ME – Akon
  73. PROMISE – Ciara
  74. MONEY MAKER – Ludacris featuring Pharrell
  75. REHAB – Amy Winehouse
  76. WALK AWAY (REMEMBER ME) – Paula DeAnda featuring The D.E.Y.
  77. KEEP HOLDING ON – Avril Lavigne
  78. BEAUTIFUL LIAR – Beyoncé featuring Shakira
  79. SHUT UP AND DRIVE – Rihanna
  80. WIND IT UP – Gwen Stefani
  81. LIKE A BOY – Ciara
  82. THE WAY I LIVE – Baby Boy da Prince featuring Lil Boosie
  83. LOVESTONED – Justin Timberlake
  84. BECAUSE OF YOU – Ne-Yo
  85. FAR AWAY – Nickelback
  86. GIMME MORE – Britney Spears
  87. ME LOVE – Sean Kingston
  88. HATE THAT I LOVE YOU – Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo
  89. ON THE HOTLINE – Pretty Ricky
  90. KISS KISS – Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
  91. WAKE UP CALL – Maroon 5
  92. GO GETTA – Young Jeezy featuring R. Kelly
  93. THROW SOME D’S – Rich Boy featuring Polow da Don
  94. HURT – Christina Aguilera
  95. THE GREAT ESCAPE – Boys Like Girls
  96. I’LL STAND BY YOU – Carrie Underwood
  97. FACE DOWN – The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
  98. HERE (IN YOUR ARMS) – Hellogoodbye
  99. OVER YOU – Daughtry
  100. SAY GOODBYE – Chris Brown

2008 Top Songs

In 2008, dance-pop and R&B dominated, with catchy tunes and electronic influences taking center stage, defining the sound of the late 2000s.

  1. LOW – Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
  2. BLEEDING LOVE – Leona Lewis
  3. APOLOGIZE – Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
  4. FOREVER – Chris Brown
  5. LOVE SONG – Sara Bareilles
  6. NO ONE – Alicia Keys
  7. VIVA LA VIDA – Coldplay
  8. LOLLIPOP – Lil Wayne featuring Static Major
  9. WITH YOU – Chris Brown
  10. DISTURBIA – Rihanna
  11. NO AIR – Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
  12. LOVE IN THIS CLUB – Usher featuring Young Jeezy
  13. TAKE A BOW – Rihanna
  14. SEXY CAN I – Ray J featuring Yung Berg
  15. DON’T STOP THE MUSIC – Rihanna
  16. I KISSED A GIRL – Katy Perry
  17. LEAVIN’ – Jesse McCartney
  18. POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE – Natasha Bedingfield
  19. CLOSER – Ne-Yo
  20. BUBBLY – Colbie Caillat
  21. CLUMSY – Fergie
  22. SO WHAT – Pink
  23. TATTOO – Jordin Sparks
  24. WHATEVER YOU LIKE – T.I.
  25. PARALYZER – Finger Eleven
  26. TAKE YOU THERE – Sean Kingston
  27. KISS KISS – Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
  28. DANGEROUS – Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon
  29. SEE YOU AGAIN – Miley Cyrus
  30. PAPER PLANES – M.I.A.
  31. TOUCH MY BODY – Mariah Carey
  32. DAMAGED – Danity Kane
  33. 4 MINUTES – Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland
  34. GOT MONEY – Lil Wayne featuring T-Pain
  35. CAN’T BELIEVE IT – T-Pain featuring Lil Wayne
  36. I’M YOURS – Jason Mraz
  37. BUST IT BABY (PART 2) – Plies featuring Ne-Yo
  38. WHEN I GROW UP – Pussycat Dolls
  39. A MILLI – Lil Wayne
  40. SORRY – Buckcherry
  41. HOT N COLD – Katy Perry
  42. LIKE YOU’LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN – Alicia Keys
  43. TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR – Taylor Swift
  44. STOP AND STARE – OneRepublic
  45. INDEPENDENT – Webbie featuring Lil Boosie and Lil Phat
  46. SHAKE IT – Metro Station
  47. SEXUAL ERUPTION – Snoop Dogg
  48. OUR SONG – Taylor Swift
  49. HATE THAT I LOVE YOU – Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo
  50. CRUSH – David Archuleta
  51. LOVE LOCKDOWN – Kanye West
  52. BURNIN’ UP – Jonas Brothers featuring Big Rob
  53. WHAT YOU GOT – Colby O’Donis featuring Akon
  54. MISS INDEPENDENT – Ne-Yo
  55. CRANK THAT (SOULJA BOY) – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
  56. BETTER IN TIME – Leona Lewis
  57. SUPERSTAR – Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos
  58. LOVE STORY – Taylor Swift
  59. SHADOW OF THE DAY – Linkin Park
  60. SWEETEST GIRL (DOLLAR BILL) – Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne and Niia
  61. LOVE LIKE THIS – Natasha Bedingfield featuring Sean Kingston
  62. LET IT ROCK – Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne
  63. AMERICAN BOY – Estelle featuring Kanye West
  64. ONE STEP AT A TIME – Jordin Sparks
  65. LIVE YOUR LIFE – T.I. featuring Rihanna
  66. CYCLONE – Baby Bash featuring T-Pain
  67. IT’S NOT MY TIME – 3 Doors Down
  68. GOOD LIFE – Kanye West featuring T-Pain
  69. HYPNOTIZED – Plies featuring Akon
  70. GET LIKE ME – David Banner featuring Chris Brown
  71. IN THE AYER – Flo Rida featuring will.i.am
  72. PUT ON – Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West
  73. FALL FOR YOU – Secondhand Serenade
  74. MY LIFE – The Game featuring Lil Wayne
  75. RIGHT NOW (NA NA NA) – Akon
  76. LOLLI LOLLI (POP THAT BODY) – Three 6 Mafia
  77. GOTTA BE SOMEBODY – Nickelback
  78. WOMANIZER – Britney Spears
  79. STRONGER – Kanye West
  80. SUFFOCATE – J. Holiday
  81. MRS. OFFICER – Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
  82. SAY – John Mayer
  83. CAN’T HELP BUT WAIT – Trey Songz
  84. I LUV YOUR GIRL – The-Dream
  85. SWAGGA LIKE US – Jay-Z & T.I. featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne
  86. 7 THINGS – Miley Cyrus
  87. REALIZE – Colbie Caillat
  88. THE TIME OF MY LIFE – David Cook
  89. THE BOSS – Rick Ross featuring T-Pain
  90. KEEPS GETTING’ BETTER – Christina Aguilera
  91. ELEVATOR – Flo Rida featuring Timbaland
  92. THE WAY I ARE – Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson
  93. NEW SOUL – Yael Naim
  94. BYE BYE – Mariah Carey
  95. JUST FINE – Mary J. Blige
  96. BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY – Fergie
  97. HOW FAR WE’VE COME – matchbox twenty
  98. PIECE OF ME – Britney Spears
  99. IF I WERE A BOY – Beyonce
  100. ALL SUMMER LONG – Kid Rock

2009 Top Songs

2009 was the dawn of a new pop era, with Lady Gaga leading the charge. Electronic dance elements and catchy pop melodies defined the year’s biggest hits.

  1. JUST DANCE – Lady Gaga featuring Colby O’Donis
  2. POKER FACE – Lady Gaga
  3. I GOTTA FEELING – The Black Eyed Peas
  4. BOOM BOOM POW – The Black Eyed Peas
  5. LOVE STORY – Taylor Swift
  6. I’M YOURS – Jason Mraz
  7. YOU BELONG WITH ME – Taylor Swift
  8. YOU FOUND ME – The Fray
  9. KNOCK YOU DOWN – Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo
  10. GIVES YOU HELL – The All-American Rejects
  11. THE CLIMB – Miley Cyrus
  12. HEARTLESS – Kanye West
  13. I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO) – Pitbull
  14. USE SOMEBODY – Kings of Leon
  15. BLAME IT – Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain
  16. RIGHT ROUND – Flo Rida
  17. DEAD AND GONE – T.I. featuring Justin Timberlake
  18. SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) – Beyoncé
  19. DOWN – Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne
  20. CIRCUS – Britney Spears
  21. BEST I EVER HAD – Drake
  22. PARTY IN THE U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
  23. KISS ME THRU THE PHONE – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em featuring Sammie
  24. MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU – Kelly Clarkson
  25. HALO – Beyoncé
  26. FIRE BURNING – Sean Kingston
  27. OBSESSED – Mariah Carey
  28. DAY ‘N’ NITE – Kid Cudi
  29. LIVE YOUR LIFE – T.I. featuring Rihanna
  30. WAKING UP IN VEGAS – Katy Perry
  31. DON’T TRUST ME – 3OH!3
  32. RUN THIS TOWN – Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West
  33. HOT N COLD – Katy Perry
  34. LOVEGAME – Lady Gaga
  35. BIRTHDAY SEX – Jeremih
  36. LET IT ROCK – Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne
  37. SECOND CHANCE – Shinedown
  38. WHATCHA SAY – Jason Derulo
  39. MAD – Ne-Yo
  40. GOOD GIRLS GO BAD – Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester
  41. WOMANIZER – Britney Spears
  42. SOBER – Pink
  43. WHATEVER YOU LIKE – T.I.
  44. HOTEL ROOM SERVICE – Pitbull
  45. SUGAR – Flo Rida featuring Wynter Gordon
  46. BATTLEFIELD – Jordin Sparks
  47. PAPARAZZI – Lady Gaga
  48. NEW DIVIDE – Linkin Park
  49. LOVE LOCKDOWN – Kanye West
  50. SHE WOLF – Shakira
  51. TURNIN ME ON – Keri Hilson featuring Lil Wayne
  52. GOTTA BE SOMEBODY – Nickelback
  53. SO WHAT – Pink
  54. BEAUTIFUL – Akon featuring Colby O’Donis and Kardinal Offishall
  55. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND – Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
  56. BREAK UP – Mario featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett
  57. I HATE THIS PART – Pussycat Dolls
  58. FOREVER – Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem
  59. RIGHT NOW (NA NA NA) – Akon
  60. PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME – Pink
  61. MISS INDEPENDENT – Ne-Yo
  62. IF I WERE A BOY – Beyoncé
  63. FIREFLIES – Owl City
  64. 3.00 – Britney Spears
  65. SWEET DREAMS – Beyoncé
  66. EVERY GIRL – Young Money
  67. FALLIN’ FOR YOU – Colbie Caillat
  68. CRACK A BOTTLE – Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent
  69. VIVA LA VIDA – Coldplay
  70. NO SURPRISE – Daughtry
  71. I LOVE COLLEGE – Asher Roth
  72. THROW IT IN THE BAG – Fabolous featuring The-Dream
  73. REPLAY – Iyaz
  74. DISTURBIA – Rihanna
  75. BIG GREEN TRACTOR – Jason Aldean
  76. IF TODAY WAS YOUR LAST DAY – Nickelback
  77. ONE TIME – Justin Bieber
  78. LOVE DRUNK – Boys Like Girls
  79. IF U SEEK AMY – Britney Spears
  80. UNTOUCHED – The Veronicas
  81. SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU) – Michael Franti & Spearhead featuring Cherine Anderson
  82. 21 GUNS – Green Day
  83. MEET ME HALFWAY – The Black Eyed Peas
  84. ALREADY GONE – Kelly Clarkson
  85. COWBOY CASANOVA – Carrie Underwood
  86. WE MADE YOU – Eminem
  87. CHICKEN FRIED – Zac Brown Band
  88. TURN MY SWAG ON – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
  89. REHAB – Rihanna
  90. GOODBYE – Kristinia DeBarge
  91. GREEN LIGHT – John Legend featuring André 3000
  92. POP CHAMPAGNE – Jim Jones featuring Ron Browz and Juelz Santana
  93. MRS. OFFICER – Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
  94. I DO NOT HOOK UP – Kelly Clarkson
  95. DIVA – Beyoncé
  96. SEXY BITCH/CHICK – David Guetta featuring Akon
  97. NEED YOU NOW – Lady Antebellum
  98. ADDICTED – Saving Abel
  99. ROCKIN’ THAT THANG – The-Dream
  100. BAD ROMANCE – Lady Gaga

Defining the Sound of the 2000s: Key Trends and Genres

The 2000s were a transformative decade for music, characterized by genre fusion and the rise of digital music consumption. Several key trends defined the top songs of this era:

  • Pop Dominance & Evolution: Pop music remained a chart mainstay, evolving from the bubblegum pop of the late 90s to incorporate more diverse influences. Artists like Britney Spears and *NSYNC paved the way for new pop icons like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, who brought electronic and dance elements into the mainstream.
  • Hip-Hop and R&B Ascendancy: Hip-hop and R&B cemented their place at the forefront of popular music. The 2000s saw the rise of superstars like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher, and Kanye West, who pushed genre boundaries and achieved massive commercial success.
  • Pop-Punk and Emo Rise: The early to mid-2000s witnessed a surge in pop-punk and emo music, appealing to a younger generation with bands like Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, and My Chemical Romance achieving mainstream popularity.
  • Rock Resilience and Diversification: Rock music remained relevant, with bands like Linkin Park and Evanescence blending rock with electronic and nu-metal elements. Alternative rock also flourished with bands like Coldplay and The Killers gaining global recognition.
  • Latin Pop Crossover: Latin pop experienced a significant crossover into the English-speaking market, with artists like Shakira and Enrique Iglesias achieving massive international hits.
  • The Digital Revolution: The rise of the internet and digital music platforms like iTunes fundamentally changed music consumption. Single song downloads became increasingly important, impacting how charts were measured and how artists released music.

These trends collectively shaped the landscape of the top songs of the 2000s, creating a rich tapestry of sounds that continues to be celebrated and rediscovered.

The Nolan Method: Ranking the Decade’s Best

The Nolan Method provides a comprehensive approach to ranking music popularity, going beyond simple sales figures. It’s a proprietary system developed by Jarrett Nolan that synthesizes data from three critical metrics:

  • Airplay: Measures how often a song was played on radio stations across different formats. This reflects a song’s reach and popularity on traditional media.
  • Sales: Tracks the number of physical singles and albums sold, as well as digital downloads. This indicates direct consumer demand and purchasing power.
  • Streaming Data: Incorporates data from streaming platforms, reflecting modern music consumption habits and a song’s ongoing popularity in the digital age.

By combining these three pillars, the Nolan Method offers a holistic view of a song’s overall impact and popularity on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, providing a more nuanced and accurate ranking of the top songs of the 2000s.

Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of 2000s Music

The top songs of the 2000s represent a pivotal era in music history. This decade was marked by genre-bending creativity, technological shifts in music consumption, and the emergence of artists who would define a generation. From pop anthems to rock ballads and hip-hop innovations, the music of the 2000s provided a soundtrack for a world undergoing rapid change.

As we revisit these iconic tracks, it’s clear that the top songs of the 2000s are more than just nostalgic throwbacks; they are timeless pieces of music that continue to resonate with listeners of all ages. They embody the spirit of innovation, diversity, and sheer musical talent that made the 2000s a truly golden age for popular music.

Explore these playlists to relive the decade and discover (or rediscover) your favorite 2000s hits! 2000s Playlists

Top 100 Artist of the 2000s

Top 100 Albums of the 2000s

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