T-Pain’s catalog includes both solo hits and unforgettable collaborations that defined an era. His use of auto-tune and storytelling helped shape the sound of 2000s and 2010s Hip Hop and R&B.

The 2000s feel like just yesterday, and for many, it was the beginning of the future where flying cars and space travel would be the norm. Well, at least of music going from physical formats like CDs ...

The 2000s were one of the heydays of corny pop music. From boy bands to pop stars, the 2000s provided no shortage of catchy songs with which to sing along. Now, some 20 years later, those very same ...

Response to our just-released list of the best 25 country songs from the last 25 years was fast and fierce. Several legendary artists failed to place a single song on the list, and fans noticed. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. The 2000s marked a transformative period for music, but not ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on May 14, 2025. Find that audio here. You can’t talk about the sounds of the 2000s without talking about Missy Elliot. With hits from “1, 2 Step” to “Get ...

Twenty-five years ago today, Tim McGraw was at the top of the country chart with his first No. 1 of the 21st century.