A soulful, retro throwback that felt entirely modern. It sparked a massive "British Invasion" of soul singers like Adele and Duffy. Why the 2000s Mattered
Similarly, Pop returned with a vengeance, driven by the rise of "American Idol" stars like Kelly Clarkson, the teen pop explosion of Britney Spears and *NSYNC, and the dance-pop revolution of Lady Gaga and Madonna. Rock also held its ground, represented by the garage-rock revival of The White Stripes, the arena-sized anthems of Foo Fighters, and the emo-pop precision of Fall Out Boy. vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s upd
Signaled the UK's indie revival, bringing a frantic energy that is still unmatched. A soulful, retro throwback that felt entirely modern
While VH1's 2011 list is iconic, a 2026 update would likely reflect the streaming era's new favorites. Rock also held its ground, represented by the
“Lose Yourself” was the first hip‑hop song to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Its raw intensity perfectly captured the underdog spirit of the 2000s.
Arriving at the tail end of the decade, Lady Gaga completely revitalized electronic pop. "Poker Face" combined dark, stuttering synth-pop production with an undeniable theater-kid theatricality. It proved that mainstream pop could be weird, avant-garde, and massively commercially successful all at once. 4. Eminem – "Lose Yourself"