2000
in MusicAlbums
17
Artists
15
Milestones
24
Notable Releases
Oops!... I Did It Again
Britney SpearsSecond album that debuted at number one with record-breaking first-week sales, selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
Mama's Gun
Erykah BaduSecond studio album featuring "Bag Lady," her first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number six, achieving platinum certification.
Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)
Erykah BaduCollaboration with fellow Soulquarian Common that peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award.
Dancer in the Dark
BjorkA Lars von Trier musical drama where Björk starred and composed the soundtrack. Her performance earned critical acclaim and demonstrated her multidisciplinary artistic capabilities.
He Wasn't Man Enough
Toni BraxtonUptempo lead single from *The Heat* that became a worldwide top ten hit and won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2001 Grammy Awards.
The Heat
Toni BraxtonThird studio album that debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, went double platinum in the US, and sold over 4 million copies worldwide.
Try Again
AaliyahFirst song in history to top Billboard Hot 100 based solely on airplay; Grammy and MTV VMA nominated; from Romeo Must Die soundtrack.
Romeo Must Die Soundtrack
AaliyahFilm soundtrack for her acting debut; featured 'Try Again' and sold 1.5 million copies in the US.
Light Years
Kylie MinogueDisco-influenced dance-pop album featuring number-one hits 'Spinning Around' and 'On a Night Like This'
The Marshall Mathers LP
EminemFastest-selling solo album in U.S. history, sold over 21 million copies worldwide
Significant Milestones
Roc-A-Fella In-House Producer
AchievementBegan producing for Roc-A-Fella Records as in-house producer, contributing extensively to Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001).
MTV Video Music Awards performance sets provocative tone
AwardSpears' performance at the 2000 VMAs, where she removed her black suit to reveal a sequined bodysuit, marked a turning point in her public image and performance style.
Grammy Award for Best New Artist
Grammy WinAt age 19, won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, becoming one of the youngest artists to receive the award.
Santana's Supernatural Album Collaboration
Grammy WinHill co-produced Santana's album Supernatural and won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year for her production contributions. She wrote, produced, and rapped on the track 'Do You Like the Way' featuring CeeLo Green.
Mama's Gun Release
DebutSecond album Mama's Gun released, featuring "Bag Lady" which became her first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number six.
Soulquarians Core Membership
AchievementEstablished as core member of influential Soulquarians collective alongside Q-Tip, J Dilla, and Questlove, shaping contemporary soul and hip-hop.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
AchievementBecame the featured female vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in July, marking her entry into professional music at age 17.
