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A blend of genre-defining sounds and transformative music movements defined the 2000s artists. Eminem, Beyoncé, and Alicia Keys stood out as popular 2000s artists, each carving a unique niche in hip-hop, R&B, and pop, respectively.
- Outkast
- Eminem
- Foo Fighters
- Radiohead
- Coldplay
- Kanye West
- Beyoncé
- Avril Lavigne
- The White Stripes
- Lupe Fiasco
Founded in 1992 by Andre 3000 and Big Boi, Outkast is considered one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time. While they rose to prominence throughout the 1990s, they gave the world their most commercially successful hits in the first years of the 2000s. Releasing iconic albums in 2000, Stankonia, and 2003, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Outkast e...
Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, signed with Dr. Dre’s label in the late 1990s, but it was his first two releases of the 2000s—The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002)—that catapulted him to international superstardom. In 2002, he starred in a fictionalized version of his life in the film 8 Mile, and he gave the world his ...
The 2000s may not be remembered as the era of rock and roll, but if any band carried the torch of the genre in the decade, it was Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters. They would start the decade by winning 2001’s Best Rock Album Grammy with There Is Nothing Left To Lose, including iconic tracks like “Learn To Fly,” They would go on to repeat the feat in 2008...
While Radiohead had established itself as a powerhouse alternative rock band in the 1990s, the 2000s would see them step into a new, more experimental phase of their journey. Their 2000 album Kid A is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, and they followed it up with Amnesiac (2001) and Hail To The Thief (2003). They would then turn th...
When Coldplay gave the world their song “Yellow” in 2000, they established themselves as one of the premier acts of the upcoming decade. Their subsequent records throughout the rest of the 2000s, A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002), X&Y (2005), and Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (2008), would net them multiple Grammy awards and were some ...
Initially gaining recognition as a producer, Kanye West would become a household name with his releases across the second half of the decade. Starting with 2004’s The College Dropout, he would continue to dominate the decade with Graduation (2007) and his iconic 808s & Heartbreak (2008). Today, he remains a cultural institution all on his own. Next...
After rising to prominence in the 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé Knowles would establish herself as the queen with her 2003 album, Dangerously In Love. Her 2006 records B’Day and 2008 I Am… Sasha Fiercewould establish her as one of the greatest divas of all time. She was also a movie star, playing roles in movies like Dreamgir...
The Pop Punk Queen catapulted herself to the top of the charts with her debut 2002 albumLet Go. Featuring iconic tracks like “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi,” Avril Lavigne dominated the airwaves throughout the decade. She continued to release hit records throughout the 2000s, including 2004’s Under My Skin and 2007’s The Best Damn Thing. Next: Best p...
Leading the garage rock revival, Jack and Meg White’s band The White Stripes brought raw blues power to the stage and radio. With 2001’s White Blood Cells and 2003’s Elephant, they ushered in a new era of rock. Their hit “Seven Nation Army” is one of the most iconic rock songs of all time, and they would continue to dominate the decade with 2005’s ...
Lupe Fiasco became one of the biggest names in rap when he released his debut 2006 record, Lupe Fiasco’s Food And Liquor. The album came to be after Jay-Z helped him get signed at Atlantic Records. He followed that up with Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool (2007), which included his biggest hit, “Superstar.” These albums would earn constant airplay and a slew...
- Beyoncé. Beyonce ́ became famous in the late ‘90s as part of the incredible R&B girl group Destiny’s Child before launching a successful solo career in the early 2000s.
- Outkast. Outkast is an American hip-hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, consisting of Big Boi and Andre 3000, whose hits defined the sound of rap music for much of the 2000s.
- Coldplay. Coldplay rose to fame in the early 2000s with their critically-acclaimed debut album Parachutes. Songs like “Yellow,” “Trouble,” and “Clocks” helped the band become one of the biggest rock acts of the decade.
- Eminem. Eminem became one of the most renowned rappers in the 2000s with his hit albums The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show, selling millions of copies worldwide.
- Damian Marley, ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ The biggest hit by Bob Marley's youngest son concerns the distance between Jamaica's legend and legacy (echoed by the song's scratchy Eighties-era groove) and its violent reality.
- Gorillaz, ‘Feel Good Inc.’ Somehow the Gorillaz needed a cartoon band to smuggle this seamless merger of Damon Albarn's melancholy Britpop and De La Soul's head-bobbing hip-hop into the mainstream.
- Amy Winehouse, ‘Back to Black’ The melodrama was vintage Sixties girl-group-style, with gorgeous Spectorian wall of sound production by Mark Ronson. The sensibility was a bit more up-to-date.
- Fleet Foxes, ‘White Winter Hymnal’ A single brief verse (repeated three times) about a snowy epiphany, some exquisite close harmonies, wordless falsetto doubled by understated surf guitar.
- Eminem. Marshall Bruce Mathers III, or as the world knows him, Eminem, tops our list as the most popular and influential artist of the 2000s. Eminem shattered racial barriers by toping hip-hop and pop charts.
- Chester Bennington. Linkin Park claimed fame relatively quickly, largely thanks to Chester Bennington’s impressive vocals. Bennington initially fronted Grey Daze but ultimately got a call to audition for an LA-based group, Xero.
- Chris Martin. Coldplay, the rock band across the pond, might not have quite the following if not for Chris Martin’s soulful lead vocals. The lead singer and pianist helped Coldplay win over listeners in the 2000s with their distinctive style and sound.
- Britney Spears. One artist who defined the decade was the “Princess of Pop,” Britney Spears who dominated the charts in the 2000s. She kicked off her career in early 2000 when she released her album Oops!…
Jun 5, 2022 · From indie-rock scenesters to straight-talking pop divas, the best 2000s musicians lit up the decade by bringing edginess back to the party.
May 23, 2018 · While the 2000s came and went, the best artists and bands of the period still remain. Well, their music does at the least. From the new millennium to 2009, we heard some truly great music from a broad range of bands and recording artists.
