|verified| — Vh1 100 Greatest Songs Of The 2000s

Let’s start at the very top. These ten songs were crowned as the absolute best of the decade.

The decade began with the tail-end of the late-90s boy band and bubblegum pop explosion. However, the 2000s forced these artists to evolve or fade away. (No. 20), produced by Timbaland, proved that teen idols could transition into mature, experimental R&B artists. Similarly, Christina Aguilera’s raw ballad "Beautiful" (No. 18) pivoted away from her "Genie in a Bottle" image to deliver an enduring anthem for self-acceptance. vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s