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

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 songs that hit in the 2000s. World-famous and popular songs (41–50)

Take You DownChris Brown

Chris Brown – Take You Down (Official HD Video)
Take You DownChris Brown

Chris Brown is an artist who has gained worldwide popularity as an R&B singer who can both sing and dance.

From a young age, he was exposed to the music of Sam Cooke and Michael Jackson, and it’s said that by the time he was 13, he aspired to be a rapper.

However, because he had talent for both dance and singing, he debuted as an R&B singer at 16.

Since then, he has leveraged his natural dance technique and vocals to achieve global success.

“Take You Down” is known as one of his signature songs—a dance-R&B track notable for its sensual choreography and vocals.

Hush Hush; Hush HushThe Pussycat Dolls

The Pussycat Dolls – Hush Hush; Hush Hush (Official Music Video)
Hush Hush; Hush HushThe Pussycat Dolls

The Pussycat Dolls were a girls’ group that sparked a boom in the 2000s.

Composed of burlesque dancers, they gained popularity with a sexy style that set them apart from previous girl groups.

Their track “Hush Hush; Hush Hush” is one of their hits, featuring a melody inspired by “I Will Survive,” and it achieved worldwide success.

It’s a classic that pairs perfectly with sensual dance.

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.

He Wasn’t Man EnoughToni Braxton

Toni Braxton – He Wasn’t Man Enough (Official Video)
He Wasn't Man EnoughToni Braxton

Toni Braxton is an American R&B singer and actress.

The single she released in 2000, “He Wasn’t Man Enough,” was one of the most popular dance tracks of the time.

The music video features distinctive choreography.

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.

Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A. (Official Video)
Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus, who rose to worldwide fame with the drama series Hannah Montana, now delivers performances that are far more sexy and provocative than during the show.

Back in the 2000s, when she released Party In The U.S.A., her style still retained a touch of youthful innocence.

That said, her trademark husky voice was already striking even then, adding just the right accent to the song.

It might be interesting to compare her music from that time with her current work.

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.