A Look Back at Pop Music in 2001

A look back at pop music in 2001 and the top songs of the year.

The state of pop music in 2001

Pop music in 2001 was marked by a number of significant events. The biggest story, of course, was the terrorist attacks of September 11th, which had a profound effect on the music industry and the world at large. In terms of pure pop music, however, 2001 was also a year of change and transition, as a number ofestablished artists released new material and a new crop of talent began to make its mark on the charts.

In terms of chart performance, 2001 belonged to two very different kinds of artists. On the one hand, there were the teen pop stars who had dominated the charts throughout most of the 1990s, such as Britney Spears, *NSYNC, and Backstreet Boys. These artists continued to find success in 2001, with Spears in particular scoring one of the year’s biggest hits with her single “I’m a Slave 4 U.”

On the other hand, there was also a new wave of more mature pop performers who were starting to make their presence felt on radio and MTV. These included singers like Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and Alicia Keys, who all released albums in 2001 that would go on to become commercial and critical successes.

So what does the future hold for pop music? Only time will tell. But if 2001 is any indication, it looks like we’re in for an exciting ride.

The biggest hits of 2001

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 15 years since Britney Spears released her debut album, “…Baby One More Time.” In honor of the anniversary of that record, let’s take a look back at some of the other biggest hits of 2001.

As far as singles go, it was a pretty good year for pop music. From *NSYNC’s “Pop” to Alicia Keys’ “Fallin'”, there were plenty of memorable songs that topped the charts in 2001. Other popular singles included Destiny Child’s “Bootylicious”, Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Real”, and Train’s “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)”.

There were also several big hits albums released in 2001, including Britney Spears’ sophomore record “Oops!… I Did It Again”, Destiny Child’s third album “Survivor”, and Jay-Z’s sixth album “The Blueprint”. Other popular albums that came out that year included Linkin Park’s debut album “Hybrid Theory”, Outkast’s fourth album “Stankonia”, and Usher’s second album “8701″.

Overall, it was a pretty strong year for pop music, with plenty of memorable hits to choose from. What are your favorite songs and albums from 2001?

The biggest pop stars of 2001

The start of the new millennium saw a major change in the pop music landscape. The biggest stars of the 1990s, like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, were still going strong, but a new generation of pop singers was beginning to emerge. 2001 was a big year for music, with multiple chart-topping hits and blockbuster albums. Here are some of the biggest pop stars of 2001.

*NSYNC: One of the most popular boy bands of all time, *NSYNC rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like “Tearin’ Up My Heart” and “Bye Bye Bye.” In 2001, they released their third studio album, Celebrity, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album’s first single, “Pop,” became one of *NSYNC’s biggest hits, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Britney Spears: Britney Spears was one of the most popular teen idols of the 1990s, and she continued her success into 2001 with her third studio album, Britney. The album’s lead single, “Stronger,” was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney also won her first Grammy Award in 2001 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her single “Oops!… I Did It Again.”

Alicia Keys: Alicia Keys released her debut album, Songs in A Minor, in 2001. The album was a huge success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide and earning five Grammy Awards. Songs in A Minor included the hit singles “Fallin'” and “A Woman’s Worth,” both of which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B charts.

Jay-Z: Jay-Z released his sixth studio album, The Blueprint, in 2001. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 3 million copies in the United States alone. The Blueprint included several hit singles, including “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” and “Girls Girls Girls.”

The biggest flops of 2001

It wouldn’t be a pop music history article without discussing some of the biggest flops of the year. 2001 was no different, with a number of huge singles and albums failing to connect with audiences. Here are some of the most notable:

*Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Real” was one of the biggest flops of 2001. The single was intended to be a comeback for Lopez after the commercial disappointment of her previous album, but it only managed to peak at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100.

*Britney Spears’ “I’m a Slave 4 U” was another flop, becoming one of the lowest-charting singles of her career. The single only managed to peak at #58 on the Hot 100, despite being one of the lead singles from her highly-anticipated third album, Britney.

*NSYNC’s “Girlfriend” was meant to be a return to form for the boy band after the underwhelming performance of their previous album, No Strings Attached. However, the single failed to catch on with audiences and only peaked at #60 on the Hot 100.

*Christina Aguilera’s “Get Mine, Get Yours” was yet another flop, becoming her first single to miss the Top 40 on the Hot 100. The single peaked at a disappointing #53, making it one of Aguilera’s lowest-charting singles to date.

The biggest controversies of 2001

From the Super Bowl halftime show to the Napster debate, 2001 was full of pop music controversies. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year.

On January 28, 2001, Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson took the stage at halftime of the Super Bowl. Timberlake was singing his hit single “Rock Your Body” when he ripped off a part of Jackson’s costume, revealing her breast on live TV. The “wardrobe malfunction” caused an uproar, and both Timberlake and Jackson apologised for the incident.

The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show led to stricter broadcasting standards for live events. The FCC began levying heavy fines against networks for any indecent material that aired on live TV. This had a significant impact on the music industry, as artists were no longer able to perform explicit songs on live television.

In April 2001, file-sharing service Napster was shut down by a court order. The service had become hugely popular in the late 1990s, allowing users to share MP3 files of music online. But record labels argued that Napster was contributing to piracy, and they won a legal battle to have the service shut down.

The Napster shutdown led to a debate about piracy and copyright law that continues to this day. Many music fans argued that Napster was simply ahead of its time, and that file-sharing services like iTunes and Spotify would eventually replace it. Others said that Napster’s shutdown was a victory for copyright holders, and that it would help stem the tide of online piracy.