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Dance music from Western artists that was a hit in the 2000s. World-famous classics and popular songs.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

The 2000s were the heyday of R&B.Back then, it was common for digital and analog sounds to coexist within a single track, and even today, songs from the 2000s are still popular.This time, we’ve picked out dance music from that era.From R&B to hip-hop, we’ve gathered stylish tracks that offer a distinctly different flavor from today’s all-electronic music.If you love Black music, you’ll find plenty of nostalgic songs here—be sure to check them out.

Dance music of Western hits from the 2000s: World classics and popular songs (51–60)

Because Of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Because Of You (Nissan Live Sets)

Because Of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo, an R&B singer who was hugely active in the 2000s.

He was strongly influenced by Michael Jackson, and you can feel his respect for Jackson in his dance moves and the breathiness of his vocals.

Because Of You is a track released as the lead single from his second studio album, and it gained worldwide popularity.

It’s known as a quintessential, danceable R&B song, so be sure to check it out.

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Watcha SayJason Derulo

Jason Derulo – ‘Watcha Say’ (Live At The Jingle Bell Ball 2015)

Watcha SayJason Derulo

In addition to his work as a singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is also active as an actor and dancer.

He releases dance music rooted in R&B and has scored multiple global hits.

His debut single, “Whatcha Say,” released in May 2009, is a dance track that compellingly incorporates the electro sound that became popular in the 2010s.

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Bump, Bump, BumpB2K, P. Diddy

B2K, P. Diddy – Bump, Bump, Bump (Official Music Video)

Bump, Bump, BumpB2K, P. Diddy

This song “Bump, Bump, Bump” by B2K & P.

Diddy topped the U.S.

charts in 2003.

The phrase “Bump, Bump, Bump,” which is also the title, is like a chant used when dancers provocatively thrust or roll their hips, and it’s used in a way that urges that movement.

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In conclusion

This time, we featured dance music that was a hit in the 2000s.

Unlike today’s dance music, these tracks drew on genres with some history—like R&B, hip-hop, and rock—while shaping them into songs you could dance to.

At Rug Music, we also cover other danceable Western tracks, sophisticated R&B, and other niche areas.

If you love music, be sure to check those out as well.