2000 music was a turn-of-the-millennium mix of teen pop, pop-punk, country crossover, hip-hop, R&B, Latin pop, alternative rock, dance hits, and TRL-era radio favorites. Britney Spears, NSYNC, Destiny’s Child, Eminem, Bon Jovi, Faith Hill, Creed, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, Baha Men, and Lonestar all helped shape a year that felt like one foot in the 1990s and one very shiny sneaker stepping into the 2000s.

This PopCultureMadness guide starts with the Top 10 songs of 2000, then groups more 2000 music hits by style so you can browse the year by sound, mood, and memory. It was a year of boy bands, pop divas, rap breakouts, rock radio staples, country ballads, and at least one barking chorus that refused to leave public consciousness.

Quick Answer: What Music Was Popular in 2000?

Popular music in 2000 included teen pop, pop-punk, hip-hop, R&B, country-pop, Latin pop, dance music, post-grunge, and alternative rock. Songs like Who Let the Dogs Out, All the Small Things, Amazed, Oops!… I Did It Again, Bye Bye Bye, Say My Name, and The Real Slim Shady helped define the sound of 2000.

Top 10 Songs of 2000

1. Who Let the Dogs Out – Baha Men
2. All the Small Things – Blink-182
3. Amazed – Lonestar
4. Oops!… I Did It Again – Britney Spears
5. Graduation (Friends Forever) – Vitamin C
6. Bye Bye Bye – NSYNC
7. Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
8. Let’s Make Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
9. Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400
10. I Turn to You – Christina Aguilera

2000 Music Hits by Style

Beyond the Top 10, 2000 music becomes more interesting when grouped by style. The year was not just teen pop, not just rap, not just rock, and not just country crossover. It was a full radio buffet, complete with shiny pop hooks, crunchy guitars, big ballads, club beats, and novelty songs that arrived indoors wearing sunglasses.

2000 Teen Pop, Boy Bands, Girl Groups, and TRL Favorites

Teen pop was huge in 2000, with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Aaron Carter, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, Dream, and A*Teens helping define the TRL-era sound. These songs were bright, catchy, heavily choreographed, and built for music videos, mall speakers, and posters that probably came from Tiger Beat.

Oops!… I Did It Again – Britney Spears
Bye Bye Bye – NSYNC
I Turn to You – Christina Aguilera
Lucky – Britney Spears
Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) – Aaron Carter
Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely – Backstreet Boys
He Loves U Not – Dream
What a Girl Wants – Christina Aguilera
Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) – Christina Aguilera
Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) – 98 Degrees
I Think I’m in Love with You – Jessica Simpson
I Wanna Be with You – Mandy Moore
This Time Around – Hanson
Dancing Queen – A*Teens
The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff) – 2Ge+her
Back Here – BBMak
The One – Backstreet Boys
Shape of My Heart – Backstreet Boys
I Don’t Wanna Kiss You Goodnight – LFO

2000 Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop-Rap, and Club Favorites

Hip-hop and pop-rap were moving deeper into the mainstream in 2000, with Eminem, Jay-Z, DMX, Nelly, Ludacris, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, Mystikal, Lil Bow Wow, and 504 Boyz all helping shape the year. The sound ranged from party chants to sharp lyrical showcases to radio-friendly hooks. This was the year rap was not visiting pop culture; it had moved in and started rearranging the furniture.

The Real Slim Shady – Eminem
Party Up – DMX
Forgot About Dre – Dr. Dre & Eminem
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) – Jay-Z
Hot Boyz – Missy Elliott featuring Nas, Eve & Q-Tip
Country Grammar – Nelly
Bounce with Me – Lil Bow Wow featuring Xscape
Wobble Wobble – 504 Boyz
What’s Your Fantasy – Ludacris
Shake Ya Ass – Mystikal
Stan – Eminem featuring Dido
Big Pimpin’ – Jay-Z featuring UGK
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up) – Jay-Z
Hey Papi – Jay-Z

2000 R&B, Soul-Pop, and Slow Jam Hits

R&B had a major place in 2000, with Destiny’s Child, Aaliyah, Jagged Edge, Joe, Sisqó, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Mya, Ruff Endz, and Sammie giving the year smooth vocals, big hooks, and plenty of slow-jam energy. These songs helped balance the louder pop and rock moments with harmonies, club grooves, and radio-ready emotion.

Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
Let’s Get Married – Jagged Edge
Independent Women – Destiny’s Child
Jumpin’, Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child
I Like It – Sammie
Thong Song – Sisqó
I Wanna Know – Joe
Try Again – Aaliyah
Pop Ya Collar – Usher
Maria Maria – Santana featuring The Product G&B
My Love Is Your Love – Whitney Houston
Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) – Mya
No More – Ruff Endz
Thank God I Found You – Mariah Carey, Joe & 98 Degrees
Spanish Guitar – Toni Braxton
There You Go – Pink
I Don’t Wanna – Aaliyah

2000 Pop-Rock, Alternative Rock, Post-Grunge, and Modern Rock Hits

Rock in 2000 had several lanes: pop-punk, post-grunge, alternative rock, modern rock, and radio-friendly guitar pop. Blink-182, Creed, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matchbox Twenty, 3 Doors Down, Goo Goo Dolls, Foo Fighters, Everclear, Filter, Third Eye Blind, and Limp Bizkit all helped make guitars a major part of the year. It was emotional, loud, catchy, and occasionally wearing cargo shorts.

All the Small Things – Blink-182
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
With Arms Wide Open – Creed
Otherside – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Only God Knows Why – Kid Rock
Pinch Me – Barenaked Ladies
Higher – Creed
Rollin’ (Urban Assault Vehicle) – Limp Bizkit
Heavy Things – Phish
Bent – Matchbox Twenty
Meet Virginia – Train
Steal My Kisses – Ben Harper
Little Black Backpack – Stroke 9
Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down
Broadway – Goo Goo Dolls
Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Hanginaround – Counting Crows
Everything You Want – Vertical Horizon
Absolutely (Story of a Girl) – Nine Days
Wonderful – Everclear
Learn to Fly – Foo Fighters
Take a Picture – Filter
Never Let You Go – Third Eye Blind

2000 Country, Country-Pop, and Crossover Ballads

Country crossed strongly into the pop conversation in 2000, especially through Lonestar, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Dixie Chicks. These songs brought big emotions, polished production, and story-driven lyrics to mainstream radio. Country-pop did not just visit the charts in 2000; it brought snacks and stayed awhile.

Amazed – Lonestar
Let’s Make Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Breathe – Faith Hill
Goodbye Earl – Dixie Chicks
Cowboy Take Me Away – Dixie Chicks
My Best Friend – Tim McGraw

2000 Dance, Club, Eurodance, and Latin Pop Hits

Dance and Latin-pop sounds were a big part of 2000, from Eurodance and club tracks to Latin crossover hits. Eiffel 65, Kernkraft 400, Amber, Alice Deejay, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, and Anastacia helped give the year plenty of movement. This is the part of 2000 where the radio started glowing neon blue for no obvious reason.

Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400
Shake Your Bon-Bon – Ricky Martin
Blue (Da Ba Dee) – Eiffel 65
Sexual (Li Da Di) – Amber
Gotta Tell You – Samantha Mumba
Better Off Alone – Alice Deejay
She Bangs – Ricky Martin
Feelin’ So Good – Jennifer Lopez
Rhythm Divine – Enrique Iglesias
Music – Madonna
Hope – Shaggy
I’m Outta Love – Anastacia

2000 Ballads, Adult Contemporary, and Emotional Radio Songs

Ballads and adult contemporary songs were still major radio forces in 2000. Savage Garden, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Robbie Williams, Macy Gray, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Backstreet Boys, and Mariah Carey gave the year a softer, more dramatic side. These were the songs for dedications, graduations, slow dances, and heartfelt moments that absolutely needed a key change.

I Turn to You – Christina Aguilera
I Knew I Loved You – Savage Garden
Graduation (Friends Forever) – Vitamin C
You Sang to Me – Marc Anthony
Angels – Robbie Williams
I Try – Macy Gray
My Love Is Your Love – Whitney Houston
Thank God I Found You – Mariah Carey, Joe & 98 Degrees
Spanish Guitar – Toni Braxton
Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely – Backstreet Boys
Back Here – BBMak

2000 Novelty, Comedy, Sports, and Pop Culture Curveballs

2000 had several songs that became memorable because they were funny, strange, dance-driven, or deeply tied to pop culture. Baha Men, Bloodhound Gang, 2Ge+her, A*Teens, Aaron Carter, and Vitamin C all helped make the year feel like a TRL countdown had collided with a school dance and a novelty bin. Somehow, the dogs got out and never fully went back in.

Who Let the Dogs Out – Baha Men
The Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang
Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) – Aaron Carter
Dancing Queen – A*Teens
The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff) – 2Ge+her
Graduation (Friends Forever) – Vitamin C