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Rolling Stone has released its newest ranking with The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far and it showcases the tracks that have defined modern music since 2000. It features music from a wide range of genres, including Beyonc\u00e9<\/strong>, Kendrick Lamar<\/strong>, The White Stripes and more, showing just how much of today\u2019s favorites are inspired by tunes from the early 2000s<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yeah Yeah Yeahs\u2019 \u201cMaps\u201d recently had a moment on TikTok, despite being released over two decades ago in 2003, and it landed near the top of Rolling Stones\u2019 list. The White Stripes\u2019 2003 single \u201cSeven Nation Army\u201d also made the cut, a reminder of how its instantly recognizable riff became a global sports chant more than 20 years after its release.<\/p>\n Other top selections included \u201cCrazy in Love\u201d by Beyonc\u00e9 and Jay-Z<\/strong>, Missy Elliott\u2019<\/strong>s \u201cGet Ur Freak On,\u201d<\/a>Adele\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cRolling in the Deep<\/a>,\u201d and Kendrick Lamar\u2019s \u201cAlright.\u201d The list wasn\u2019t compiled of only commercial chart-toppers with several cult favorites earning a spot, and it illustrated how so many songs from the 2000s and early 2010s have continued to make their way onto playlists and become the soundtrack of live events.<\/p>\n The publication noted that the choices were selected by its staff, who wanted to pick songs that \u201cprovided a snapshot of how much the century\u2019s sound has evolved and defined every generation that listens closely.\u201d While the resulting list is essentially a time capsule, it\u2019s also a testament to just how much listeners love nostalgia, something that\u2019s seemingly increased in today\u2019s streaming era.<\/p>\n RELATED: How a 2003 Garage Rock Song\u2019s Simple Riff Became the World\u2019s Favorite Chant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The full list spans everything from pop and rock to hip-hop, reggaeton, and electronic music, and it highlights how international artists and the meshing of genres have reshaped the music people gravitate toward today. Fans can explore the complete ranking on Rolling Stone\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 9, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Rolling Stone has released its newest ranking with The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far and it showcases the tracks that have defined modern music since 2000. 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