Rolling Stone reveals the 250 greatest songs of the 21st century
'Toxic' by Britney Spears and Tyla's 'Water' have been named among the greatest songs of the 21st century.
The best song of the past 25 years was released at the beginning of the 21st century.
Rolling Stone magazine released its list of the 250 greatest songs of the century so far this week. Missy Elliot's 'Get Ur Freak On' came out tops.
The song, which was released in 2001, featured on her third studio album, ''Miss E... So Addictive'.
Elliot co-wrote the song with Grammy Award-winning producer Timbaland. It won 'Best Rap Solo Performance' at the 2002 Grammys.
The track's Dave Meyers-directed music video was also critically acclaimed. It has been labelled one of the best music videos in history.
The video features cameos from several famous rappers, including Eve, Nate Dogg, LL Cool J, Master P and Busta Rhymes.
Elliot took to Instagram to thank Rolling Stone for the honour.
"I am so humbly grateful. Much LOVE to EVERY artist on this list all 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century!" the 54-year-old wrote.
"It takes great minds & fearlessness to make music that transcends through many generations…salute to all these visionaries on this list. 'Get UrFreak On' almost didn’t make my album, but I am thankful it did. #1"
South African singer Tyla also made the list. Her 2023 smash hit, 'Water', was ranked #135.
Pop Princess Britney Spears featured in the top 10. The early 2000s song was ranked #9.
Songs from Post Malone, Davido, Kanye West, Rihanna, Usher, Radiohead, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Aaliyah, Drake, Coldplay. Chappell Roan, and Mariah Carey also made the list.
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar had multiple songs.
Here's a look at the top 10.
10. Frank Ocean: 'Thinkin Bout You’ (2012)
9. Britney Spears: ‘Toxic’ (2003)
7. Kendrick Lamar: ‘Alright’ (2015)
6. Robyn: ‘Dancing on My Own’ (2010)
5. Taylor Swift: ‘All Too Well’ (2012)
3. Beyoncé feat. Jay Z: ‘Crazy in Love’ (2003)
2. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: ‘Maps’ (2003)
1. Missy Elliott: ‘Get Ur Freak On’ (2001)
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