Whatever mood you find yourself in, these classic dance hits from the 2000s will get your body moving! Their catchy melodies and catchy lyrics will have you hitting the dance floor in no time and showing your best moves on the groove floor!
Fischerspooner and Casey Spooner’s signature sound create an ambience of coolness and futuristic energy in this song, leaving listeners euphoric while craving more. With an addictive beat and catchy melody, listeners feel empowered and eager for more!
Daft Punk – “One More Time”
One More Time is an infectious dance anthem, combining disco with funk and soul into an upbeat track that inspires dancing. Its catchy melody will inspire you to get up off your seat and dance; its driving bassline will ensure it becomes an instant classic at any party or club event.
This song will always remain timeless. Its message encourages listeners to defy exhaustion and keep dancing just a little longer, showing the incredible power of dance music to unite people worldwide.
Vocoder effects add a futuristic element to this song, while samples from 70s funk and disco give it a timeless feel. A must-have song for any dance music collection.
This song is an electric dance track with a pulse that will leave you feeling revitalized and prepared to face life head on. The beats are mesmerizing while its infectious lyrics will have you moving on the dance floor in no time! A hit at any party or club event.
Madonna – “Music”
Madonna cemented her global pop icon status with the release of Like a Virgin in 1984, yet continued to explore creative boundaries through subsequent albums such as Bedtime Stories (1994) and Ray of Light (1998). But with Music (1997) Madonna truly found her groove as she updated her sound with current trends.
This energetic dance-pop anthem features pulsating beats and an irresistibly catchy melody that compels us all to sing along. Madonna’s powerful vocal range and infectious chorus draw listeners in, making this song one of the most beloved dance songs ever created.
The music video for “Just Dance” was an amusing parody of rap videos and featured Madonna riding her limousine around to various clubs while being led by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen as Ali G. It became an instant classic and cemented Madonna’s reputation as a queen of contemporary pop music.
Basement Jaxx – “Romeo”
“Romeo,” with lyrics that bring to mind Janet Jackson and a beat that could have come straight out of a Bollywood musical, marks Basement Jaxx’s best album yet: Rooty (2001). Kele Le Roc’s voice shines as Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe provide the carnival soul.
Rooty showcases their duo’s deft skill at making musical fusion sound natural, which they do on every track of Rooty. Just like Daft Punk on Discovery, Rooty celebrates London in 2001 (before 9/11 dampened its party spirit) through UK garage beats, filter house production and Chic’s “You Can’t Do It Alone”, sampled directly and steel drums that bring sunshine straight from South London.
This record remains one of the best dance songs from the 00s and is still an enjoyable listen. Kanye West used it as the basis for his song “Stronger” on Graduation album (2007); peaking at number six in UK charts for two months while also charting in US with its peak position being five.
Basshunter – “Now You’re Gone”
An amazing dance song captures the atmosphere and keeps listeners moving with an infectious beat, and is known to bring people together and keep them dancing all night long. These tunes can be found across club scenes around the world and are known to get people moving!
“Now You’re Gone” by Basshunter is an excellent example. Written in his bedroom by DJ Jonas Erik Altberg aka Basshunter, it became an instantaneous hit across Europe and has since appeared on multiple of his albums (including 2008’s critically acclaimed release “LOL”).
“Evacuate the Dancefloor” by Cascada is a timeless classic dance track from this period. Featuring an irresistibly catchy beat and lyrics that encourage listeners to let loose and dance, its pulsating tempo and driving bassline make this track an ever-popular choice on dance floors around the world.
Fisherspooner’s song, “Castles in the Sky”, is another iconic track from early 2000s trance music that has become a must-listen in clubs and festivals alike. Its infectious beat and catchy synth hooks create an irresistibly euphoric experience that makes this track hard to resist!
Usher – “Yeah!”
This club classic will inspire you to dance the night away! With its upbeat beat and catchy chorus that can easily be sang along to, the song provides an inspirational message about having fun while celebrating yourself.
The 2000s witnessed a wide variety of genres being mixed into music, creating some truly distinctive tracks. EDM mega-festivals made waves at this time; consequently, EDM has some of the most beloved dance songs.
This song became a phenomenal global phenomenon due to its mix of smooth instrumentals and Daddy Yankee’s commanding vocals, topping charts all around the world and becoming one of the best dance songs to play at house parties.
Usher’s top dance track “This Is Usher,” produced by Lil Jon and Ludacris and released as a top-selling single on both pop and R&B charts, became an instant classic and helped to launch his fourth studio album Confessions with great success. A mixture of crunk and R&B made this track appealing to wide audiences before later being replaced by “Burn,” an emotional breakup track about Usher’s real-life relationship with TLC member Chilli that referenced their real life relationship (though neither song were ever mentioned by name).
Tiesto – “Adagio for Strings”
Tiesto, known to many as Musical Freedom head honcho, has made quite an impression since first emerging on the scene in 2002. Since then, his live performances and high quality productions have won him wide praise; becoming widely considered one of the great EDM producers ever.
One of Tiesto’s early hits was an outstanding remix of Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings. By sampling and adapting it into 4 time while maintaining its heart and soul, Tiesto created an unforgettable dance track which remains both haunting and upbeat to this day – it was even named 2nd greatest dance record by Mixmag readers and remains part of his set list!
William Orbit notes the incredible genius of its composer by noting its timeless quality even after being altered by various artists, which still manages to elicit emotions in listeners. William notes: “The simplicity is indefinable.” Furthermore, speeding it up or adding a thudding beat underneath completely changes its mood but retains similar feelings within you as when listening.
Madonna – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
Dance music provides many people with an outlet to express themselves and lose themselves in its beat, whether at parties, weddings, or simply relaxing nights in.
Daft Punk’s “One More Time” is a timeless dance track that perfectly encapsulates the energy and fun associated with electronic music. With its catchy rhythm and pulsed bassline, this track makes for ideal dancing music; and has since become an emblematic symbol of 2000s dance scene.
Madonna also achieved massive success during the 2000s with her song, “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” This dance-pop anthem to love and perseverance became a global sensation, featuring Madonna’s signature voice along with lyrics that spoke about finding happiness even during times of hardship. It inspired and moved millions around the globe.
Kylie Minogue made her return to dance-pop with Fever after an underwhelming effort with Impossible Princess. This album demonstrated her ability to stray away from traditional dance-pop songs by offering up adult contemporary soft grooves like “Spinning Around”, featuring Alison Goldfrapp’s captivating vocals and its irresistibly catchy synth-pop beat.