In the early 2000s, the diversity of the music on the billboards continued. We saw the decline of the boyband, a few catchy one-hit-wonders, and an overall mix of styles with a much stronger influence of hip-hop on the pop genre.

2001

The Top Billboard Song: “Hanging by a Moment,” by Lifehouse.

What we were listening to: “It Wasn’t Me,” by Shaggy featuring Rikrok.

2002

The Top Billboard Song: “How You Remind Me,” by Nickelback.

What we were listening to: “The Middle,” by Jimmy Eat World.

2003

The Top Billboard Song: “In da Club,” by 50 Cent.

What we were listening to: “Picture,” by Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow.

2004

The Top Billboard Song: “Yeah!” by Usher.

What we were listening to: “Hey Ya!” by Outkast.

2005

The Top Billboard Song: “We Belong Together,” by Mariah Carey.

What we were listening to: “Obsession (No Es Amor),” by Frankie J featuring Baby Bash.

That concludes our look back at the top Billboard songs from the years we were in school. What was the most popular song the year you graduated? Did your favorite song show up on this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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