Because of that, the top songs of the decade are contentious. By some metrics, it seems like the 2000s were all about hip hop and rap. By others, it seems like the country-pop realm was dominating ...

pop music in the 2000s was just different than it is today. If you need some inspiration for your throwback playlist, you can check out some of the best pop songs of the decade here.

2. “Gives You Hell” by The All-American Rejects This is definitely one of the angstiest pop punk rock breakup songs of the 2000s, and also one of The All-American Rejects’ most memorable songs.

Nevertheless, it’s gone platinum five times and remains not just one of the greatest songs of the 2000s, but a career highlight for both Usher and Keys. 5. OutKast ft. Sleepy Brown ...

Sometimes, all you need is a solid playlist full of depressing rock songs to help you get into (and out of) your feelings.

Several of these forgotten 2000s country songs are needed today more than ever. It was a less divisive time in country music ...

many songs probably don't always get the proper recognition, but they were hits in the streets. Here's a list of some underrated rap classics that should be on everyone's 2000s playlist.

We’ve got a soundtrack to help you through that tough time. Some of the songs are celebratory, some are sad, and some are angry, but all of them are pure emo and pop punk energy. Honestly ...

Former high school basketball standout and Facebook reality show star LiAngelo Ball is not the first musician that I expected ...