And its heart-fluttering production was perfect for those romantic mixtapes you made for your crush. With an iconic music video to match, there was always undeniable chemistry between the ‘Country Grammar’ rapper and Destiny’s Child. Why it still slaps: R&B vocalist Dani Stevenson singing on the hook: “I am getting so hot, I wanna take my clothes off”. The Neptunes produced another hit with this one. Inspiring you to dance furiously like the video vixens of the ‘00s, the song is the ultimate feel-good tune in your times of need. Now known as his signature track, ‘Hot In Herre’ makes you feel just like it says on the tin when it comes on in the club, or in your shower sing-a-long. Louis rap star was catapulted to new heights with this song. Nelly, ‘Hot In Herre’Īnother floor-filler, the St. Why it still slaps: The Ying Yang Twins always bring the hype you need to act a fool on the dance floor. As Y2K continues to become ever-so-popular again, party anthems like this will find their way back into the hearts of young fans as well. Lil Jon’s non-waiving energy has always been infectious, and the Ying Yang Twins have been, too, with their salaciously cheeky lyrics. Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang Twins, ‘Get Low’Ĭoincidentally, while it celebrates its 20th birthday this year, ‘Get Low’’s reemergence on TikTok shows that crunk music has never died – and never will. Why it still slaps: Whether you were a millennial or a Gen-Z child, we’ve all had an imaginary breakup to this song. Able to sound comfortable on the slowed-down hip-hop beats of that era, Ashanti was able to inspire R&B forever by perfectly setting the formula straight for girls like SZA and Summer Walker’s music to thrive. Sampling Notorious B.I.G’s interpolation of DeBarge’s ‘Stay With Me’, ‘Foolish’ shot the Murda Inc. The proclaimed princess of hip-hop soul, Ashanti’s most known hit is still as great as it was when it came out. Why it still slaps: There’s this sentimental feel to the track that takes it away from being just a cheesy Blue knock-off ballad. Just like the iconic multi-generational hit ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind’ with ex-No Doubt frontwoman-turned-pop star Gwen Stefani, ‘Gangsta Lovin’’, with pop’s newest R&B diva Alicia Keys, recreates the same magic of Eve’s slick rhymes with vivacious melodies courtesy of her guest singer. In 2001, the cocksure First Lady had a massive hit on her hands with her debut album, ‘Scorpion’. The early 2000s hip-hop scene was run by Philadelphia’s Ruff Ryder Eve. Let’s have a look, shall we? Eve featuring Alicia Keys, ‘Gangsta Lovin’’ Especially if you were in need for a powerful love song, or an epic party anthem. In a year where Eminem made it cool for most kids to like hip-hop with the film 8 Mile, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez of TLC’s tragically died and LL Cool J broke records for the most consecutive albums released under Def Jam (10, to be exact), 2002 was a great year for hip-hop. With the turn of the millennium only a measly 22 years ago, the evolution of hip-hop and its respected subgenres has been fun to watch. Y2K culture is back, and – of course – that means the music is back too.
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