The 2000s were a golden age for dance music, with a plethora of infectious beats and catchy hooks dominating the airwaves and dance floors around the world. From club anthems to chart-topping hits, these 21 dance tracks defined the sound of the decade, providing the soundtrack for countless parties and memorable moments.
1. “Umbrella” by Rihanna ft. Jay-Z (2007)
With its infectious beat and Rihanna’s powerhouse vocals, “Umbrella” became an instant classic and one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, dominating the charts and airwaves around the world.
2. “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z (2003)
Featuring a catchy horn riff and Beyoncé’s electrifying vocals, “Crazy in Love” became a summer anthem and established Beyoncé as a solo artist in her own right.
3. “Yeah!” by Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris (2004)
With its infectious beat and Lil Jon’s signature “Yeah!” chant, “Yeah!” became one of the biggest party anthems of the 2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
4. “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson (2004)
While not traditionally considered a dance track, “Since U Been Gone” became a staple of dance floors everywhere, with its infectious chorus and upbeat energy.
5. “Get Ur Freak On” by Missy Elliott (2001)
With its quirky beat and Missy Elliott’s rapid-fire flow, “Get Ur Freak On” became a club favorite and established Missy Elliott as one of the most innovative artists of the 2000s.
6. “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley (2006)
Featuring a soulful groove and CeeLo Green’s emotive vocals, “Crazy” became an instant classic and one of the defining songs of the 2000s.
7. “Toxic” by Britney Spears (2003)
With its pulsating beat and Britney Spears’s seductive vocals, “Toxic” became one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, earning critical acclaim and commercial success around the world.
8. “Hung Up” by Madonna (2005)
Sampling ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight),” “Hung Up” became a global sensation and one of Madonna’s biggest hits of the 2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
9. “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas (2009)
With its infectious chorus and upbeat energy, “I Gotta Feeling” became an anthem for celebrations and parties, dominating the charts and becoming one of the biggest hits of the late 2000s.
10. “Hey Ya!” by OutKast (2003)
Featuring a catchy hook and infectious energy, “Hey Ya!” became an instant classic and one of the defining songs of the 2000s, earning critical acclaim and commercial success around the world.
11. “Stronger” by Kanye West (2007)
Sampling Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” “Stronger” became a massive hit and established Kanye West as one of the biggest artists of the 2000s.
12. “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga (2008)
With its infectious chorus and Lady Gaga’s signature style, “Poker Face” became one of the biggest hits of the late 2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
13. “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean (2006)
Featuring Shakira’s infectious vocals and Wyclef Jean’s energetic rap, “Hips Don’t Lie” became one of the biggest hits of the mid-2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
14. “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls ft. Snoop Dogg (2006)
With its catchy chorus and sultry vibe, “Buttons” became a club favorite and one of the biggest hits of the mid-2000s, earning commercial success and critical acclaim.
15. “Move Your Feet” by Junior Senior (2002)
With its infectious beat and catchy hook, “Move Your Feet” became a club favorite and established Junior Senior as one of the most exciting acts of the early 2000s.
16. “In Da Club” by 50 Cent (2003)
With its iconic beat and catchy hook, “In Da Club” became an instant classic and one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
17. “Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna (2007)
With its pulsating beat and Rihanna’s infectious vocals, “Don’t Stop the Music” became one of the biggest hits of the late 2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
18. “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani (2005)
With its infectious chorus and Gwen Stefani’s signature style, “Hollaback Girl” became one of the biggest hits of the mid-2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.
19. “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake ft. Timbaland (2006)
With its catchy hook and infectious beat, “SexyBack” became one of the biggest hits of the mid-2000s, earning critical acclaim and commercial success around the world.
20. “Sandstorm” by Darude (2000)
With its pulsating beat and hypnotic melody, “Sandstorm” became an instant classic and one of the defining songs of the early 2000s, dominating dance
21. “Horny ’98” by Mousse T. vs. Hot ‘n’ Juicy (2000)
With its infectious beat and catchy hook, “Horny ’98” became a club favorite and one of the biggest dance tracks of the early 2000s, dominating dance floors and radio airwaves.