Dance music from Western artists that was a hit in the 2000s. World-famous classics and popular songs.
The 2000s were the heyday of R&B.
Back then, it was common for digital and analog sounds to coexist within a single track, and even today, songs from the 2000s are still popular.
This time, we’ve picked out dance music from that era.
From R&B to hip-hop, we’ve gathered stylish tracks that offer a distinctly different flavor from today’s all-electronic music.
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Dance music of Western hits from the 2000s: World-famous and popular songs (21–30)
Independent Women, Pt. IDestiny’s Child
Destiny’s Child, an American female group also known as “DesCha,” released numerous hit songs.
After the lineup became the trio of Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle, they released “Independent Women Part I,” which was used in the 2000 film Charlie’s Angels.
Poker FaceLady Gaga
The album that instantly spread Lady Gaga’s name around the world was 2008’s The Fame.
I imagine many Western-music fans were shocked by her sudden arrival on the scene.
Among the tracks on this debut album, the one that was especially popular in Japan at the time was Poker Face, which was used in an au commercial.
The way it unfolds from a dark, mature atmosphere into a suddenly catchy, dazzling chorus melody is captivating no matter how many times you listen.
It’s a danceable number with a comfortable mid-tempo beat that isn’t too fast.
Dance music of Western songs that were hits in the 2000s. World-famous and popular tracks (31–40)
Ghosts ‘n’ Stuffdeadmau5
Deadmau5 is an electro house musician from Canada.
He is known as a leading artist in progressive house and electro house, and in the 2010s he was nominated for several Grammy Awards.
One of his hit songs, Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff, was released in 2009 and had a major influence on the electronic music that became popular in the 2010s.
You’re my mateRight Said Fred
A song released as a single in 2001 by Right Said Fred, best known for their debut single “I’m Too Sexy.” The track went gold in Germany and reached No.
5 on the charts.
In 2002, it was used as the official song of the South African Rugby Union.
Oops!…I Did It AgainBritney Spears
A song released as a single by Britney Spears in 2000.
It was produced by Swedish producer Max Martin.
The music video, directed by Nigel Dick, includes jokes inspired by the film Titanic.
Let Me Blow Ya MindEve ft. Gwen Stefani
A song released as a single by Eve in 2001.
It is a collaboration with Gwen Stefani, the lead singer of No Doubt.
The beat-driven track was produced by four producers: Dr.
Dre, Stevie J, Scott Storch, and Mike Elizondo.
TiK ToKKe$ha
Kesha is a pop singer who began gaining popularity in the mid-2000s.
She’s been active as an artist since 2005, but at first she didn’t rack up major sales.
However, with the release of TiK ToK in 2009, she rapidly rose to global stardom.
It’s a classic that’s been played countless times in clubs in Japan.
If you’re looking for a rough-around-the-edges yet super upbeat track to get you moving, definitely give it a listen.