Recommended club and dance music

Dance music from Western artists that was a hit in the 2000s. World-famous classics and popular songs.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

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.

If you love Black music, you’ll find plenty of nostalgic songs here—be sure to check them out.

Dance music of Western songs that hit in the 2000s. World-famous and popular songs (41–50)

MilkshakeKelis

Kelis – Milkshake (Official Music Video)

MilkshakeKelis

A song released as a single in 2003 by Kelis, who was 24 at the time.

It depicts the sensual energy of a woman drawing men’s attention at a nightclub and was inspired by Brazilian women.

It has been used in TV shows such as The Simpsons and Ugly Betty.

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Because Of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Because Of You (Nissan Live Sets)

Because Of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo, an R&B singer who was hugely active in the 2000s.

He was strongly influenced by Michael Jackson, and you can feel his respect for Jackson in his dance moves and the breathiness of his vocals.

Because Of You is a track released as the lead single from his second studio album, and it gained worldwide popularity.

It’s known as a quintessential, danceable R&B song, so be sure to check it out.

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Take You DownChris Brown

Chris Brown – Take You Down (Official HD Video)

Take You DownChris Brown

Chris Brown is an artist who has gained worldwide popularity as an R&B singer who can both sing and dance.

From a young age, he was exposed to the music of Sam Cooke and Michael Jackson, and it’s said that by the time he was 13, he aspired to be a rapper.

However, because he had talent for both dance and singing, he debuted as an R&B singer at 16.

Since then, he has leveraged his natural dance technique and vocals to achieve global success.

“Take You Down” is known as one of his signature songs—a dance-R&B track notable for its sensual choreography and vocals.

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Little LJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Little L (Official Video)

Little LJamiroquai

Jamiroquai is a hugely popular band from the United Kingdom.

Known as a leading group in acid jazz, they helped raise the genre’s profile worldwide.

They have visited Japan many times and often appeared in Japanese media, so many people here are likely familiar with them.

Their renowned hit “Little L,” released in 2001, gained global popularity with a musical style that blends acid jazz with disco and funk.

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This Is ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – This Is It (Official Video)

This Is ItMichael Jackson

This Is It is a song by Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” who sadly passed away in 2009, and Paul Anka.

The track was released after his death that same year and was distributed on his official website.

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Bump, Bump, BumpB2K, P. Diddy

B2K, P. Diddy – Bump, Bump, Bump (Official Music Video)

Bump, Bump, BumpB2K, P. Diddy

This song “Bump, Bump, Bump” by B2K & P.

Diddy topped the U.

S.

charts in 2003.

The phrase “Bump, Bump, Bump,” which is also the title, is like a chant used when dancers provocatively thrust or roll their hips, and it’s used in a way that urges that movement.

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Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A. (Official Video)

Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus, who rose to worldwide fame with the drama series Hannah Montana, now delivers performances that are far more sexy and provocative than during the show.

Back in the 2000s, when she released Party In The U.

S.

A.

, her style still retained a touch of youthful innocence.

That said, her trademark husky voice was already striking even then, adding just the right accent to the song.

It might be interesting to compare her music from that time with her current work.

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