Some of the most notable genres and sub-genres of music from the 2000s include:
Pop: Pop music remained popular in the 2000s, with artists like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera achieving widespread success.
Rock: Rock music remained popular in the 2000s, with many subgenres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 2000s include indie rock, emo, and post-punk revival.
Hip-Hop: Hip-hop, which had gained popularity in the 1990s, continued to dominate popular music in the 2000s. Artists like Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Outkast were among the most notable hip-hop artists of the decade.
Electronic: Electronic music, including dance, techno, and trance, also gained popularity in the 2000s.
R&B: R&B, a genre of music that combines elements of soul, funk, and pop, also remained popular in the 2000s. Artists like Usher, Alicia Keys, and Mariah Carey were among the most notable R&B acts of the decade.
2000s Bubblegum Pop Hits
1. Firework – Katy Perry (Capitol)
2. Baby – Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
3. Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus
4. You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift
5. One Time – Justin Bieber
6. Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani and Akon
7. Numa Numa (Dragostea Din Tea) – O-Zone
8. Airplanes – B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams Of Paramore
9. When I Grow Up – Pussycat Dolls
10. Whip My Hair – Willow
11. Say Hey – Michael Franti & Spearhead
12. Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne
13. Lip Gloss – Lil Mama
14. What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff
15. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
The 2K Songs That Mom And Dad Hated
1. Because I Got High – Afroman
2. F— It (I Don’t Want You Back) – Eamon
3. What’s Your Fantasy – Ludacris
4. Good Girls Go Bad – Cobra Starship Featuring Leighton Meester
5. Tipsy – J-Kwon
6. Thong Song – Sisqo
7. Magic Stick – Lil Kim & 50 Cent
8. Ignition – R Kelly
9. Ridin’ – Chamillionaire
10. Shake That – Eminem & Nate Dogg
11. I Kissed a Girl – Katy Perry
12. My Neck, My Back – Khia
13. A** Like That – Eminem
14. Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang
15. Blame It – Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain
16. Money Maker – Ludacris ft. Pharrell
17. Candy Shop – 50 Cent and Trina
18. Lick It – Rulaah
19. Crazy B*tch – Buckcherry
20. Who’s a Ho – Ludacris
The 2000s Songs That Everybody Hated
1. Popozao – Kevin Federline
2. American Pie – Madonna
3. Magic – B.o.B Featuring Rivers Cuomo
4. All Day Long I Dream About Sex – JC Chasez
5. Lonely – Akon
6. Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men
7. Butterfly – Crazytown
8. Black Suits Comin’ – Will Smith
9. My Humps – Black Eyed Peas
10. I Played Chicken With A Train – Cowboy Troy
11. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
12. A Little Less Conversation Elvis vs JXL
13. Country Girl – DF Dub
14. Shut Up – Kelly Osbourne
15. Starry Eyed Surprise – Oakenfold
16. Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
17. Sorry – Justin Guarini
18. Freedom – Paul McCartney
19. These Boots are Made for Walkin – Jessica Simpson
The 1980s was a time of great musical diversity, with a wide range of genres and sub-genres that emerged and gained popularity. Some of the most notable genres of music from the 1980s include:
Pop: Pop music is a genre that encompasses a wide range of styles, from upbeat, catchy tunes to more emotional, introspective ballads. Pop music was trendy in the 1980s, with artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince achieving tremendous success.
Rock: Rock music was also popular in the 1980s, with several sub-genres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 1980s include hair metal, punk, and alternative rock.
Hip-Hop: Hip-hop emerged in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity, with artists like Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and N.W.A. leading the way.
Electronic: Electronic music, including synth-pop and dance music, also gained popularity in the 1980s. Artists like Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, and New Order were among the most notable electronic acts of the decade.
New Wave: New Wave was a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the late 1970s and gained popularity in the 1980s. A mix of punk, pop, and electronic influences characterized it.
Top 15 Eighties’ Bubblegum Pop Hits
1. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
2. Mickey – Toni Basil
3. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham!
4. We Got The Beat – The Go-Gos
5. Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
6. Only In My Dreams – Debbie Gibson
7. Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
8. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
9. We Built This City – Starship
10. Foolish Beat – Debbie Gibson
11. Walk Like An Egyptian – The Bangles
12. Straight Up – Paula Abdul
13. Break My Stride – Matthew Wilder
14. I Wanna Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me – Whitney Houston
15. Could’ve Been – Tiffany
The 13 Saddest Songs of the 1980s
1. Careless Whisper – George Michael
2. I Want to Know What Love Is – Foreigner
3. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
4. If You Leave Me Now – Chicago
5. Purple Rain – Prince
6. Alone – Heart
7. Missing You – John Waite
8. Faithfully – Journey
9. Drive – The Cars
10. No One Is To Blame – Howard Jones
11. Empty Garden – Elton John
12. Voices Carry – Till Tuesday
13. Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division
The 80s Top 20 Biggest Movie Soundtrack Hits
1. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
2. You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling – Righteous Brothers
3. The Time of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
4. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
5. I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins
6. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
7. Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
8. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
9. Fame – Irene Cara
10. St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) – John Parr
11. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara
12. Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – Phil Collins
13. On The Dark Side – Eddie and the Cruisers
14. Burning Heart – Survivor
15. Take My Breath Away – Berlin
16. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
17. Chariots Of Fire Theme – Vangelis
18. The Power Of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
19. Batdance – Prince
20. In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins
Top 20 Summer Songs 1980-1989
1. Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and The Waves, 1985
2. We Got The Beat – Go Go’s, 1982
3. I Love Rock ‘N Roll – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 1982
4. Kokomo – Beach Boys, 1988
5. 867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone, 1982
6. Boys of Summer – Don Henley, 1985
7. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc, 1980
8. Beat It – Michael Jackson, 1983
9. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners, 1983
10. Vacation – Go Go’s
11. Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel, 1986
12. The Boys Of Summer – Don Henley
13. Love Shack – B-52s, 1989
14. Axel F – Harlod Faltermeyer, 1985
15. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor, 1982
16. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston, 1987
17. Hot In The City – Billy Idol, 1982 (and 1988)
18. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2, 1987
19. Endless Summer Nights – Richard Marx, 1988
20. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara, 1983
Top 10 80s Songs That Mom And Dad Hated
1. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
2. Fight For Your Right (To Party) – Beastie Boys
3. Like A Virgin – Madonna
4. We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted Sister
5. Da Butt – E.U.
6. I Want Your Sex – George Michael
7. Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
8. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
9. I Want a New Drug – Huey Lewis and the News
10. Birthday Suit – Johnny Kemp
Top 11 Eighties Songs That Everybody Hated
1. Morning Train (9 to 5) – Sheena Easton
2. Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
3. To All the Girls I Loved Before – Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
4. We Didn’t Start The Fire – Billy Joel
5. Sussudio – Phil Collins
6. Puttin On The Ritz – Taco
7. Harlem Shuffle – Rolling Stones
8. Word Up – Cameo
9. Invisible Touch – Genesis
10. Goonies R Good Enough – Cyndi Lauper
11. The Twist (Yo, Twist!) – Fat Boys featuring Chubby Checker
Top Ten 80s Biggest Sing-A-Long And Air-Guitar Pop Hits
1. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
2. Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
3. 867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone
4. Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
5. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
6. I Melt With You – Modern English
7. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
8. We Built This City – Starship
9. Born In The USA – Bruce Springsteen
10. Red Red Wine – UB40
Some Of The 80s Biggest Dance Music Hits
(That Didn’t Involve Michael Jackson)
1. Funkytown – Lipps Inc.
2. Electric Boogie – Marcia Griffiths
3. Let’s Groove – Earth Wind and Fire
4. Superfreak – Rick James
5. Celebration – Kool and the Gang
6. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
7. Double Dutch Bus – Frankie Smith
8. Upside Down – Diana Ross
9. Give It To Me Baby – Rick James
10. Into The Groove – Madonna
11. Pump Up the Jam – Technotronic
12. Tainted Love – Soft Cell
13. So Many Men, So Little Time – Miquel Brown
14. She’ A Bad Mama Jama – Carl Carlton
15. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – S.O.S. Band
16. Feels Like I’m In Love – Kelly Marie
17. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life – Indeep
18. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
19. You Dropped A Bomb On Me – Gap Band
20. **1999** – Prince
The 80s Biggest Dance Music Hits
(That Did Involve Michael Jackson)