Rolling Stone magazine has published its updated list of the 250 best songs of the 21st century. The publication noted that over the past 25 years, music has become truly global, and a hit can now be born anywhere from Seoul to San Juan.
Rolling Stone notes that the lineup reflects an era of “endless experimentation and genre-mixing.” The selection included legendary artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Madonna, as well as new stars whose songs have become symbols of generations. Compilers note that their selection criteria is not popularity, but musical brightness and originality.
First place went to Missy Elliott with the song Get Ur Freak On (2001) – according to the editors, this song defined the sound of the turn of the century and still inspires artists of different genres. While Yes Yeah Yeahs took the second place with the song Maps, Beyoncé entered the top three with her hit song Crazy in Love, recorded with the participation of Jay-Z.
Also in the top ten were The White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army, Taylor Swift’s All Too Well, Robyn’s Dancing on My Own, Kendrick Lamar’s Alright, Radiohead’s Idioteque, Britney Spears’ Toxic and Thinkin Bout You Frank Ocean.
The authors note that this list is less a summary than an invitation to talk about the music that defines our time. “No one entered this list without taking risks,” the editors wrote, emphasizing that the 21st century has become an age of open possibilities and sounds without boundaries.
The full list of 250 songs can be read on the Rolling Stone website, and you can also listen to the selections on streaming platforms. The magazine has prepared specifically for publication an interview with Missy Elliott about the creation of her first-place cult hit.
By the way, we have previously written that the famous singer may be the first K-pop artist to win a Grammy statuette. Read more here.
Source: People Talk
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