Is the music still 'music'?

Number One Songs On... October 18

Music Memories @Awakenings help you identify with your own special kind of music as you visit music through the centuries. #1 hits have been featured with legendary musicians being in the spotlight, especially through the decades of the Spirit of the 60s, Groovy Times Stuck in the 70s, and 80s Music Mania. By some accounts Music into the 21st Century lacks creativity and substance with less emphasis being placed on melody and rhythm; instead, it is all about showmanship. Make your own decision as you listen and remember the songs that hit #1 on October 18, 2000 - 2014. Click the year for a list of all songs that hit #1 that year.

 

2000 Christina Aguilera - Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)

 

2001 Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real

 

2002 Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma

 

2003 Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy

 

2004 Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies

 

2005 Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

 

2006 Justin Timberlake - SexyBack

 

2007 Soulja Boy - Crank That (Soulja Boy)

 

2008 T.I. featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life

 

2009 Britney Spears - 3

 

2010 Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are

 

2011 Adele - Someone Like You

 

2012 Maroon 5 - One More Night

 

2013 Lorde - Royals

 

2014 Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass

 What do you think of the music in the 21st Century? Will any of these join the ranks of the classics, icons of the century? Is the music of the 21st century still 'music'?

And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times..