37 Best Songs From 2002
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“Girlfriend” by ‘N SYNC (feat. Nelly)
Song Year: 2002
“Girlfriend” marked the end of an era for ‘N SYNC as the last single the band released. The song made it to the top ten Billboard charts and became a Gold-certified single in three countries.
“Oops (Oh My)” by Tweet (feat. Missy Elliott)
Song Year: 2002
“Oops (Oh My)” is the result of a collaboration between Tweet and Missy Elliott. The R&B track briefly topped Billboard US R&B and hip-hop charts. It precedes “Call Me,” Tweet’s second hit released in 2002.
“Lose Yourself” by Eminem
Song Year: 2002
Featured in the biopic 8 Mile, “Lose Yourself” tells the story of Eminem’s humble beginnings. It was the rapper’s first song to rise to the top of the charts and remains an impressive display of Eminem’s rapping skills.
“Full Moon” by Brandy
Song Year: 2002
“Full Moon” is an upbeat and catchy love song with elements of pop and R&B. The song was the most successful single debut in the US hot R&B and hip-hop charts. Brandy had another successful single from the same album with “What About Us?”
“Don’t Let Me Get Me” by Pink
Song Year: 2002
“Don’t Let Me Get Me” was a commercial success for Pink. The single reached the top ten spots on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was a success in several countries. The lyrics that reference Britney Spears make this song representative of early 2000s pop culture.
“Long Time Gone” by the Dixie Chicks
Song Year: 2002
Country and bluegrass band the Dixie Chicks won a Grammy Award for this cover of a Darrell Scott song. “Long Time Gone” topped the country charts and is still one of the most recognizable singles of the band.
“Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” by Jennifer Lopez (feat. Ja Rule)
Song Year: 2002
This track is a remix of the J. Lo track “Ain’t It Funny” released the previous year. Following the success of the “I’m Real” remix, J. Lo embraced a more modern and upbeat sound and released an entire album filled with remixes and collaborations.
“Dilemma” by Nelly (feat. Kelly Rowland)
Song Year: 2002
“Dilemma” is an emotional duet between Nelly and Kelly Rowland. With two of the biggest rap and R&B artists of the early 2000s involved, it’s no surprise that the track stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a total of 10 consecutive weeks.
“A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson
Song Year: 2002
If you’re looking for good music from 2002, “A Moment Like This” is a unique mix of soul, pop music, and R&B that helped launch Kelly Clarkson’s career after winning American Idol.
“Underneath Your Clothes” by Shakira
Song Year: 2002
In 2021, Shakira released her first English-language album with Laundry Service. “Underneath Your Clothes” is the second single released from this album and was a commercial success.
“Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
Song Year: 2002
Christina Aguilera won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance with this emotional pop ballad. The song quickly became a double platinum hit and became an anthem for the LGBT+ community.
“Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne
Song Year: 2002
With “Sk8er Boi” Avril Lavigne released a teen anthem that remains emblematic of early 2000s pop culture. The track mixes several genres, including pop, rock, and punk while featuring a catchy chorus.
Fun fact: Avril Lavigne has performed this song in every single one of her concert tours.
