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10 Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
Think back to some of the biggest summer songs in hip-hop and R&B history. Tracks like Will Smith's classic 'Summertime,' Diddy's 'I Need a Girl (Part Two),' Nelly's 'Hot in Herre,' Usher's 'Burn,' Rihanna's 'Umbrella' and Jagged Edge's 'Where the Party At?' a...
Kurupt, ‘It’s Over Now’ Featuring Natina Reed – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
Released on June 19, 2001, this song probably symbolizes the biggest hit in Kurupt's career.
Featuring his girlfriend, Natina Reed of Blaque, this track played frequently on radio and on music television in 2001, and helped Kurupt’s third studio album, 'Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey,' hit No...
Nivea, ‘Don’t Mess With My Man’ Featuring Jagged Edge – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
'Don't Mess With My Man,' released in August 2002, was Nivea’s biggest song to-date. Featuring Jagged Edge, the summer hit was a nice back-and-forth between how men and women felt in this sort of situation.
Peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 100, the song was overshadowed by Nelly's smash 'Hot in Herre...
Joe Budden, ‘Focus’ – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
In 2003, Joe Budden was one of the most talked about upcoming artists coming out of Jersey City, N.J. 'Focus' truly started his career as the beat rang out of cars passing through the streets as the summer heat increased.
The release of 'Pump It Up' and a bad remix featuring LL Cool J killed its buzz, but during that time it was on everyone’s playlists...
504 Boyz, ‘Wobble Wobble’ – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
The year 2000 was just a weird summer for hip-hop music, as we entered the bling bling era. During that time, Master P created a group that consisted of himself C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal and a few other rappers.
Although overshadowed by artists like the Hot Boyz, DMX and Missy Elliott, the rap group's track did reach No...
Ludacris, ‘Pimpin’ All Over the World’ Featuring Bobby V. – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
In 2005, Ludacris scored a big summer hit with 'Pimpin’ All Over the World' with Bobby V. The song had a nice feel to it, and rose all the way to No. 9 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
The video for the song was filmed in South Africa and added a relaxing summer ambiance to accompany the lyrics...
Cassidy, ‘My Drink N’ My 2 Step’ Featuring Swizz Beatz – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
The return of Cassidy in 2007 brought some hype to the rapper while he was preparing for his third album, 'B.A.R.S.: The Barry Adrian Reese Story.' The Swizz Beatz-produced song, 'My Drink N' My 2 Step,' had moderate success reaching No...
Jennifer Lopez, ‘I’m Gonna Be Alright’ Featuring Nas – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
People forget where the Nas and 50 Cent feud came from and it all started here. Jennifer Lopez had a hit in 'I’m Gonna Be Alright,' which was originally recorded with 50 Cent and was to be included on her second album, 'J.Lo,' released in 2001...
Lil’ Flip, ‘Sunshine’ Featuring Lea – Forgotten Summer Songs of the 2000s
This 2004 hit was one of the biggest songs of not only that summer, but that year. Lil' Flip reached No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Songs, No. 1 Rap songs and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 due to this track.
'Sunshine,' with its laid-back feel, may have been one of the most successful songs in his career, but we know the Houston native best for bringing us his hit 'Game Over.'
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