The Best Pop Songs of 2003

The year 2003 was a great year for pop music. There were a lot of great songs that were released that year. In this article, we will be discussing the best pop songs of 2003. We will be discussing what made these songs so great and why they are still popular today.

“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé

“Crazy in Love” is a song by American singer Beyoncé, featuring American rapper Jay-Z. The song was released as the lead single from Beyoncé’s debut solo album Dangerously in Love (2003). Written by Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rich Harrison, and Eugene Record; the song incorporates samples of “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” and ” track became an overnight sensation. It peaked at number one on many charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for seven weeks. It topped the chart in various other countries including Australia, Canada, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland.

“In Da Club” by 50 Cent

On February 11, 2003, 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” was released as the lead single off of his album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” The song was an instant hit, and is widely considered one of the best pop songs of 2003. “In Da Club” spent nine weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

“Get Busy” by Sean Paul

“Get Busy” is a song by Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul, from his second album Dutty Rock (2002). The song was written by Paul and produced by Roberto “Geo” Rosario and Clinton Sparks. It was released in May 2003 as the third single from the album. It peaked at number one in the United States, becoming Sean Paul’s first top-40 hit there. The song has been certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA.

In 2009, it was ranked at number 56 on Billboard’s Greatest songs of all-time list. In 2012, Complex magazine ranked the song number 23 on their The 50 Best Songs of the 2000s list.

“Ignition (Remix)” by R. Kelly

“Ignition (Remix)” is a song written and produced by American R&B singer R. Kelly. It was released in 2002 as the lead single from his sixth studio album Chocolate Factory. The song is a remix of the original “Ignition”, which was originally appearing on his 2002 album TP-2.com.

The song was a massive commercial success, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Kelly’s ninth #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single spent seven weeks atop the US Airplay chart, becoming one of Kelly’s most successful radio singles. It was also a success internationally, reaching the top five in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

“Where Is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas’ “Where Is the Love?” was one of the most popular songs of 2003. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance.

“Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” is a song from her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002). The song was released as the second single from the album on November 16, 2002. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aguilera’s sixth top-ten single in the United States. Internationally, the song peaked at number one in Australia and Canada, and reached the top ten in several European countries including Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. “Beautiful” was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards. Thesong’s accompanying music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund. It portrays Aguilera singing in front of various backdrops such as an abandoned grocery store.

“All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez

“All I Have” is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her second studio album, This Is Me… Then (2002). Featuring rapper LL Cool J, it was released on December 10, 2002 as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Lopez, Makeba Riddick, Curtis Mayfield, Craig Ross and Ron G. and produced by Trackmasters. “All I Have” samples the 1971 song “Give Me Your Love” by Curtis Mayfield. Lyrically, the song is about appreciating what one has before it’s gone.

Critical reception of “All I Have” was positive, with most reviewers complimenting the chemistry between Lopez and LL Cool J. The song ultimately peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 2003, becoming Lopez’s fourth top ten single and second consecutive number-one hit on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. Additionally, it peaked within the top ten in Australia, Canada and Italy while reaching the top twenty in several other countries including Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

“I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness

“I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness is one of the best pop songs of 2003. It has a catchy melody, great lyrics, and is just overall a fun song to listen to.

“Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence

“Bring Me to Life” is a song recorded by American rock band Evanescence for their debut studio album Fallen (2003). It was released on April 22, 2003, as the first single from the album. The song was written by Amy Lee and Ben Moody, while the production was handled by Dave Fortman. A nu metal and alternative metal song, “Bring Me to Life” has elements of gothic rock. The lyrics feature Lee begging for someone to wake her up from her dreams.

The song received positive reviews from critics; many called it one of the best tracks on Fallen and praised Lee’s vocals. “Bring Me to Life” peaked at number six on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart; it also charted in several other countries. It remains one of Evanescence’s signature songs, having been performed at nearly all their concerts since its release. This is partly due to Lee’s influence as the group’s principal songwriter; she has stated that “Bring Me to Life” is one of her favorites of their songs.

The band supported the single with television appearances and performances at award shows, including winning a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 46th annual ceremony in 2004. A music video directed by Philipp Stölzl featured Alan Restrepo as a doll that comes to life. Evanescence released several live performances and remixes of “Bring Me to Life”; these were included on later albums such as Anywhere but Home (2004) and Lost Whispers (2017).

“Miss Independent” by Kelly Clarkson

“Miss Independent” is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her debut studio album Thankful (2003). Written by Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Rhett Lawrence, and Matt Morris, with Lawrence serving as the track’s producer, it was released as the album’s lead single on April 8, 2003. “Miss Independent” is a pop and R&B ballad with lyrics that describe a woman who is tired of being dependent on others and decides to stand up for herself.

Critical reception of “Miss Independent” was positive; many critics praised the song for its message of self-sufficiency and empowerment. The song became one of Clarkson’s most successful singles, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and at number two in Australia. It additionally topped Billboard’s Pop Songs chart for six weeks straight. Additionally, it peaked at numbers three and 11 in Canada and the United Kingdom, respectively. The music video for “Miss Independent” directed by Liz Friedlander premiered on MTV’s Total Request Live on May 22, 2003; it features Clarkson performing the song inside an arena with pyrotechnics while interspersed with scenes of her walking through different streets singing the lyrics.

Conclusion

After careful consideration, we have compiled a list of what we believe to be the best pop songs of 2003. This was no easy task, as there were so many great songs released that year. However, we feel confident that our list represents the cream of the crop when it comes to pop music from that year.

We hope you enjoy our list and maybe even discover some new tunes that you hadn’t heard before. As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on our choices in the comments section below.

And without further ado, here are the best pop songs of 2003:

1. “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce ft. Jay-Z
2. “Clocks” by Coldplay
3. “Ignition (Remix)” by R. Kelly
4. “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence
5. “In Da Club” by 50 Cent
6. “Where Is the Love?” by Black Eyed Peas
7. “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
8. “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez ft. LL Cool J
9. “Hollywood’s Bleeding” by Post Malone

The Best Pop Songs of 2003

Introduction