I definitely didn’t see “Get Your Freak On” topping any century lists.
Rolling Stone just dropped its official picks for the Best Songs of the 21st Century, and it reads like the ultimate playlist of the past 20 years. At the very top sits Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On,” a track that somehow still sounds futuristic more than two decades later. Behind it, the list rolls out timeless hits like Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love,” Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well,” Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own,” and Adele’s “Someone Like You.”
The hip-hop selections are just as legendary. Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright,” OutKast’s “B.O.B,” Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” and Nicki Minaj’s “Beez In The Trap” sit proudly alongside Missy’s crown jewel.
What makes this list stick is how relatable it feels. These are the tracks that never left the aux — the ones we blast on repeat, cry to at 2 a.m., and dance to like nobody’s watching. Every song carries a little slice of our lives, whether it’s joy, heartbreak, or just pure escapism.
Rolling Stone might spark some debates — because, of course, music rankings always do — but this list hits the nostalgia just right.
Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.
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