Vh1 100 Greatest Songs Of The 2000s Upd 〈Confirmed • 2027〉

VH1’s " 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s " is a definitive retrospective of the decade's most impactful music, originally premiered as a five-part television special starting on October 3, 2011. Hosted by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, the list was curated by VH1 executives to highlight tracks that defined the cultural landscape of the early 2000s. Top 10 Greatest Songs of the 2000s

The top of the list is dominated by pop and hip-hop icons who defined the era: "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (2003) "Hey Ya!" – OutKast (2003) "Poker Face" – Lady Gaga (2008) "Lose Yourself" – Eminem (2002) "Since U Been Gone" – Kelly Clarkson (2004) "Gold Digger" – Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx (2005) "SexyBack" – Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland (2006)

"Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (2009) "We Belong Together" – Mariah Carey (2005) "In Da Club" – 50 Cent (2003)

Watch a full breakdown of the rankings from 1 to 100 in this retrospective video: VH1's Top 100 Songs of the 00's - Party in the USA #38 YouTube• May 24, 2013 Notable Rankings & Genre Highlights

To update the list, we considered the following factors: vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s upd

1. Chart performance: Billboard chart rankings and sales data.
2. Critical acclaim: Reviews and ratings from reputable music critics.
3. Cultural impact: Songs that significantly influenced popular culture or sparked important conversations.
4. Enduring popularity: Songs that remain popular and relevant today.

The Updated List

Here's the revised list of the 100 greatest songs of the 2000s:

1. Beyoncé - "Crazy in Love" (2003): A game-changing collaboration that solidified Beyoncé's solo career.
2. Kanye West - "Jesus Walks" (2004): A powerful, genre-bending track that showcased West's innovative production.
3. The Strokes - "Last Nite" (2001): A garage rock revival anthem that captured the early 2000s NYC music scene.
4. OutKast - "Hey Ya!" (2003): A genre-pushing, catchy hit that embodied the experimental spirit of the decade.
5. Lady Gaga - "Poker Face" (2008): A dance-pop masterpiece that cemented Gaga's status as a global superstar.

Top 20 Songs

6. Eminem - "Lose Yourself" (2002): An intense, Oscar-winning anthem that showcased Eminem's storytelling prowess.

7. Alicia Keys - "Fallin'" (2001): A soulful, piano-driven ballad that launched Keys' career.

8. The Black Eyed Peas - "Where Is the Love?" (2003): A socially conscious hit that addressed pressing global issues.

9. Usher - "Yeah!" (2004): A sleek, danceable collaboration that dominated the charts.

10. Coldplay - "Viva La Vida" (2008): A sweeping, atmospheric epic that solidified Coldplay's global appeal.

11. Rihanna - "Umbrella" (2007): A chart-topping, genre-bending hit that showcased Rihanna's versatility.

12. The Killers - "Mr. Brightside" (2004): A catchy, indie-rock anthem that became a decade-long staple.

13. Justin Timberlake - "SexyBack" (2006): A futuristic, dance-pop hit that revitalized Timberlake's career.

14. M.I.A. - "Paper Planes" (2007): A rebellious, genre-defying track that showcased M.I.A.'s innovative style.

15. Fleet Foxes - "White Winter Hymnal" (2008): A harmony-rich, indie-folk ballad that captured the decade's folk revival.

16. Arcade Fire - "Wake Up" (2004): A soaring, anthemic track that embodied the indie-rock spirit. VH1’s " 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s

17. The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army" (2003): A blues-rock phenomenon that became a cultural touchstone.

18. Santana feat. Rob Thomas - "Smooth" (2000): A soulful, Latin-infused hit that won multiple Grammy Awards.

19. Jay-Z - "99 Problems" (2004): A hip-hop anthem that showcased Jay-Z's lyrical prowess.

20. Gwen Stefani - "Hollaback Girl" (2005): A catchy, new wave-inspired hit that solidified Stefani's solo career.

Honorable Mentions

• 50 Cent - "In da Club" (2003): A hip-hop phenomenon that launched 50 Cent's career.
• The Pussycat Dolls - "Don't Cha" (2005): A dance-pop hit that showcased the group's catchy style.
• Miley Cyrus - "Wrecking Ball" (2008): A chart-topping, emotional ballad that showcased Cyrus' vocal range.

This updated list reflects the decade's diverse musical landscape, from rock and pop to hip-hop and electronic music. The songs that made the cut have had a lasting impact on the music industry and continue to influence new generations of artists and fans.

Here’s a feature-style look at VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s — including how it originally aired, why it resonated, and how an “updated” version might look today.

2. "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z (2003)

The original #1. Why did it drop? Not because it's worse, but because Beyoncé has since eclipsed this era with Lemonade and Renaissance. "Crazy in Love" feels like a prologue to a greater story now, whereas the actual #1 feels like a final statement.

16. "Seven Nation Army" – The White Stripes (2003)

Original Rank: #15 What happens when a blues-rock riff becomes the unofficial anthem of soccer stadiums worldwide? You get immortality. Jack White’s bass line (played on a semi-hollow guitar with a Whammy pedal) transcended genre.

Segment: The Battle for #1 (The Setup)

(Scene: A rapid-fire editing sequence of various pop culture commentators and musicians arguing.)

HALLE BERRY (Actress): You cannot talk about the 2000s without that opening guitar riff. You just hear it, and you’re instantly in a club.

TREY SONGS (Singer): "Crazy in Love" wasn’t just a song. It was a takeover. It was the moment we all realized Beyoncé wasn’t just leaving the group... she was leaving the planet.

(Cut to: A clip of the "Crazy in Love" music video. Jay-Z hopping out of the car.)

MICHELLE WILLIAMS (Destiny's Child): I remember hearing it and thinking, "Okay, she’s doing the rap? She’s dancing like that? We’re all in trouble." And I was in the group! (Laughs). Chart performance : Billboard chart rankings and sales data

(Dissolve to a somber, purple-hued graphic.)

NARRATOR (V.O.): But the 2000s weren’t just about the party. They were about the soul. In a landscape dominated by Max Martin pop, one voice from London stripped it all back to the bone.

(Cut to: MARK RONSON (Producer).)

MARK RONSON: When Amy [Winehouse] walked in, the room changed. "Back to Black" sounded like a lost 60s record, but the pain in it? That was 2006. It was timeless because it was so perfectly broken.

(Cut to: BRANDI CARLILE (Singer-Songwriter).)

BRANDI CARLILE: "Rehab" was a rebel yell. It was a woman saying, "I’m not going to fix myself to fit your radio format." And it won. It won everything.

Standout Categories (examples, not exhaustive)

• Iconic Pop Anthems: huge, polished singles engineered for radio — think eras Beyoncé, Britney, and early Katy Perry occupy.
• Hip-Hop Milestones: tracks that pushed production and lyrical swagger into mainstream consciousness.
• Rock & Indie Breakouts: garage revival and indie crossover hits that moved from college radio to prime-time placements.
• R&B & Soul Rebirths: modernized neo-soul and glossy R&B that married classic vocalism with contemporary beats.
• One-Hit Wonders & Novelty Staples: ephemeral but culturally sticky songs that became shorthand for the decade.

The Intro: Welcome to the Aughts

(Scene: The screen is black. A digital glitch effect transitions into a montage of iconic 2000s imagery: flip phones, iPod click wheels, low-rise jeans, and Blockbuster Video signs. The soundtrack is a mashup of a synthesizer beat behind a heavily Auto-Tuned vocal riff.)

NARRATOR (V.O.): It was the decade that started with a Y2K panic... and ended with a Black Eyed Peas afterparty. We traded CDs for ringtones, watched TRL dictate our afternoons, and saw rock stars wear more eyeliner than the girls in the front row.

(Cut to: MICHAEL RAPPAPORT, Actor/Comedian, sitting on a vintage leopard-print couch.)

MICHAEL RAPPAPORT: Let’s be real. The 2000s were weird. We had Fred Durst jumping off stages in red hats, and then we had Radiohead making robots cry. It was chaotic beautiful noise.

(Montage continues: Beyoncé in the "Crazy In Love" dress, OutKast’s "Hey Ya" polaroids, and Amy Winehouse’s beehive.)

NARRATOR (V.O.): It was the era where R&B ran the charts, Pop Punk skated into the mainstream, and a little app called iTunes changed everything. We counted them down once... but history has a funny way of remixing itself.

(Graphics flash: THE LIST. THE HITS. THE DRAMA.)

NARRATOR (V.O.): Tonight, we’re turning the volume up to eleven. We’re updating the archives. This is VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s... The Re-Up.

15. "Hips Don't Lie" – Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean (2006)

Original Rank: #36 (UPD jump) The world wasn't ready for Shakira in 2006. They are now. This song is the undisputed queen of wedding receptions and Latin pop crossover perfection. The updated list recognizes that "Hips Don't Lie" has outlasted 90% of its pop peers.

3. "Umbrella" – Rihanna ft. Jay-Z (2007)

You can't escape it. During the London rainstorms of 2024, pubs played it. The UPD list recognizes "Umbrella" as the definitive pop single of the late 2000s. It launched Rihanna into icon status, introduced the "ella ella" stutter, and features one of Jay-Z’s most quotable opening verses.

Complete Quick Reference: The Top 30 (UPD Rankings)

1. The Killers – "Mr. Brightside" (2004)
2. Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z – "Crazy in Love" (2003)
3. Rihanna ft. Jay-Z – "Umbrella" (2007)
4. OutKast – "Hey Ya!" (2003)
5. Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone" (2004)
6. Eminem – "Lose Yourself" (2002)
7. The Black Eyed Peas – "I Gotta Feeling" (2009)
8. Alicia Keys – "Fallin'" (2001)
9. Soulja Boy – "Crank That" (2007) – New Entry
10. Coldplay – "Clocks" (2002)
11. Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris – "Yeah!" (2004)
12. Amy Winehouse – "Rehab" (2006)
13. Linkin Park – "In the End" (2001) – New Entry
14. Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean – "Hips Don't Lie" (2006)
15. The White Stripes – "Seven Nation Army" (2003)
16. Britney Spears – "Toxic" (2003)
17. Gnarls Barkley – "Crazy" (2006)
18. Justin Timberlake – "Cry Me a River" (2002)
19. Green Day – "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (2004)
20. Lady Gaga – "Just Dance" (2008)