Released in late 2011, the special served as a definitive cultural audit of a decade defined by the rise of digital downloads, the dominance of hip-hop and R&B, and the birth of modern pop icons. Hosted by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz , the five-part series chronicled the tracks that shaped the "noughties," from the turn-of-the-millennium pop explosion to the synth-heavy anthems that closed out the era. The Top 10: Anthems of a Generation
A genre-bending smash that brought funk and rock sensibilities to the mainstream, famous for its "shake it like a Polaroid picture" hook. vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s
The list also gave nods to massive hits like Britney Spears’ "Toxic" (#20), Amy Winehouse’s "Rehab" (#31), and even the early-decade boy band craze with * NSYNC’s "Bye Bye Bye" (#36). Legacy of the List Released in late 2011, the special served as
A late-decade love letter to New York City that became a modern standard. The list also gave nods to massive hits
A masterclass in pop-rock, this track proved that American Idol winners could produce enduring, critically acclaimed hits.