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

Little LJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Little L (Official Video)

Little LJamiroquai

Jamiroquai is a hugely popular band from the United Kingdom.

Known as a leading group in acid jazz, they helped raise the genre’s profile worldwide.

They have visited Japan many times and often appeared in Japanese media, so many people here are likely familiar with them.

Their renowned hit “Little L,” released in 2001, gained global popularity with a musical style that blends acid jazz with disco and funk.

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

This Is ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – This Is It (Official Video)

This Is ItMichael Jackson

This Is It is a song by Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” who sadly passed away in 2009, and Paul Anka.

The track was released after his death that same year and was distributed on his official website.

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DRAGOSTEA DIN TEIO-Zone

Dragostea Din Tei (Love's Mai Ai He)

DRAGOSTEA DIN TEIO-Zone

One of the hit songs by O-Zone, a Romanian music group from Moldova, is known in Japan as “Koi no Maihii.” Its original title, “Dragostea Din Tei,” is Romanian for “Love Under the Linden Tree.” Released in 2003, the song became a massive hit in their home country, and a cover by a Romanian female singer later became a global success.

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So SickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – So Sick [Official Video]

So SickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo is an American R&B singer-songwriter and music producer.

His 2006 debut album, In My Own Words, which includes the song ‘So Sick,’ reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

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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.