Original Rank: #1 In 2011, VH1 called this the #1 song of the decade. Today, it’s undoubtedly top 10, but we’ve nudged it down slightly to make room for songs that defined the entire arc of the 2000s (2000-2009). Still, those horn stabs are the sound of a superstar being born.
: Critics noted the R&B and hip-hop heavy nature of the list; the first rock entry, Green Day’s "American Idiot," does not appear until #13. vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s upd
: Several songs included on the list were actually released in 1999, such as Macy Gray’s "I Try" (#85) and Sisqó’s "Thong Song" (#100), reflecting their impact on the early 2000s culture. Original Rank: #1 In 2011, VH1 called this
Until VH1 actually commits to the reboot, the debate remains open. Did the 2000s belong to the rappers, the rock bands, or the reality-show winners? In the updated version, the answer is finally: Yes. : Critics noted the R&B and hip-hop heavy
Original Rank: Unranked (Original omission) The original VH1 list largely ignored the ringtone rap/dance craze, a massive blind spot. "Crank That" invented modern viral dance culture. Without Soulja Boy, there is no TikTok. It’s clumsy, brilliant, and arguably the most important solo song of the late 2000s for social media foresight.
: A hip-hop anthem that showcased Jay-Z's lyrical prowess.
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.