Some songs hit different once you know the story behind them. Join us as we count down some of the most emotionally ...

11 albums that defined 2000s rap and R&B, from 'Voodoo' to 'Confessions'. Revisit the era’s most influential releases on ...

The 2000s were one of the heydays of corny pop music. From boy bands to pop stars, the 2000s provided no shortage of catchy songs with which to sing along. Now, some 20 years later, those very same ...

The Greatest Rock Bands of the 2000s The 2000s were a fascinating decade for rock music. Nu metal dominated arenas. Indie ...

The 2000s were the last decade to give us a string of classic rock songs that people still remember. It was also an eclectic time for rock ‘n’ roll, considering that Green Day and Linkin Park managed ...

The 2000s produced some major pop stars. These stars were earning unprecedented international fame. Their songs were everywhere. They had seemingly endless amounts of TV appearances, collaborations, ...

The 2000s were such a transformative time for music, where genres blended, technologies advanced, and new stars rose to prominence. From the rise of hip-hop and R&B dominating the Billboard charts to ...

Do you agree? The 2000s produced a specific kind of controversy that earlier decades could not have generated. Post-9/11 political tension, combined with internet-accelerated outrage, created a media ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. The 2000s marked a transformative period for music, but not ...

Before YouTube and TikTok took over, there was a time when fans would be glued to their TV screens to watch the world premieres of music videos. These visuals would play a huge role in a song's ...

You can’t talk about the sounds of the 2000s without talking about Missy Elliot. With hits from “1, 2 Step” to “Get Ur Freak On,” the rapper, singer and songwriter’s cultural impact is undeniable. She ...

“Untouched” has one of the catchiest hooks in pop music history. From the first note, the song grabs your attention and sticks with you. The chorus is upbeat, powerful, and unforgettable. It’s the ...