Look Around You: Music from 2000
Look Around You is a British television comedy series created by Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz. The first series was broadcast on BBC2 in early 2002.
Look Around You: Music from 2000
In 2000, the world was introduced to a new sound. A sound that would change the way we think about music. That sound was Look Around You: Music from 2000.
Introduction
It has been said that music is the universal language. If that’s the case, then 2000 was a year when the world was singing from the same hymn sheet. From Britain to Brazil, Spain to South Africa, acts as diverse as Eminem, Shakira, Gorillaz and Destiny’s Child were topping charts and selling millions of records.
2000 was also a watershed year for music streaming. Napster, the notorious file-sharing service, launched in June of that year and changed the way we listen to music forever. Although it would eventually be shut down by the courts in 2001, its impact would be felt for years to come.
In the two decades since, streaming has become the dominant way we consume music. According to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), 85% of global music revenues now come from streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
But what about the music itself? What were people listening to in 2000? Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the biggest hits of that year.
The Music of 2000
As we look back on the music of 2000, we can see that it was a decade of transition. We said goodbye to the 1990s with boy bands, girl groups, and teen pop dominating the charts. We welcomed in a new millennium with a new sound. Hip hop and R&B were on the rise, and we saw the rise of new genres like nu metal and crunk.
The early 2000s were dominated by boy bands like *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. Girl groups like Destiny’s Child and TLC were also huge in this era. Teen pop stars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake were at the height of their careers.
The late 2000s saw the rise of hip hop and R&B artists like Kanye West, Outkast, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, and Rihanna. Nu metal bands like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park were also popular in this era. Crunk music emerged in the early 2000s and was popularized by Lil Jon.
The Legacy of 2000
As we move further away from the year 2000, it’s important to reflect on the music that was released during that time. While some may argue that the 2000s was a low point for music, there are still plenty of songs from that era that have stood the test of time. Here are some of the most iconic tracks from 2000.
-“I Want It That Way” by The Backstreet Boys
-“Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC
-“Smooth” by Santana ft. Rob Thomas
-“Breathe” by Faith Hill
-“Be With You” by Enrique Iglesias
-“I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden
-“Thank You” by Dido
-“Independent Woman Part 1” by Destiny’s Child
-“Hanging By A Moment” by Lifehouse
Conclusion
As we look back at the year 2000, we see a world that was on the brink of change. The new millennium brought with it a sense of hope and possibility, and the music of the time reflected this. From the boy bands and girl groups that dominated the pop charts to the rise of hip hop and R&B, 2000 was a time of musical innovation and experimentation.
While some of the music from 2000 has aged better than others, it all remains a relevant part of our pop culture history. So take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of the greatest hits of the year 2000!
