Critics today often argue that several "underrated" tracks from the list deserve higher placement or were outright snubs. For instance, reviewers from Stereogum have pointed out that Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" (#49) and M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" (#89) are now viewed as more culturally significant than their original rankings suggested.
The decade saw the birth of modern pop legends. Britney Spears earned two spots in the top 40 with "Toxic" (#20) and "Oops!... I Did It Again" (#37). Why People Are Searching for an "Update" vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s upd
The original list was topped by Beyoncé's solo breakout, crowning her the queen of the decade. – "Crazy in Love" (2003) OutKast – "Hey Ya!" (2003) Lady Gaga – "Poker Face" (2008) Eminem – "Lose Yourself" (2002) Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone" (2004) Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx – "Gold Digger" (2005) Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland – "SexyBack" (2006) Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys – "Empire State of Mind" (2009) Mariah Carey – "We Belong Together" (2005) 50 Cent – "In Da Club" (2003) Genre Highlights and Cultural Impact Critics today often argue that several "underrated" tracks
Beyond the top 10, the list featured heavy hitters like Rihanna's "Umbrella" (#11), Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" (#24), and Usher's club anthem "Yeah!" (#27). Britney Spears earned two spots in the top