Which songs are turning 20 in 2024?

Although Christina Milian had released a few singles since she came onto the scene in 2001, her biggest hit came in 2004 with her seductive track "Dip It Low." Co-written by fellow R&B singer Teedra Moses, the song details how a man needs to prove his worth to a woman before they take things further physically.

Just three years after releasing his sophomore album, My Way, Usher returned with his magnum opus, Confessions, led by the hit single "Yeah!" Joined by Lil Jon and Ludacris, Usher details meeting a woman at a club, he's entranced by her dance moves and contemplates leaving the club with her. "Yeah!" is still one of Usher's biggest hits to date, it spent twelve weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

In 2004, American Idol album Kelly Clarkson released her sophomore album, Breakaway. The album's lead eponymous single finds Clarkson dreaming of change and leaving somewhere she's always known. As she sings on the hook, "I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly / I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky / And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change, and break away."

In 2004, Ciara was introduced to the world as the princess of crunk&B with her debut single "Goodies." Produced by mastermind crunk producer Lil Jon, Ciara uses "Goodies" as more of a liberation single. She knows she's not giving up her goodies to just anyone who comes around. The song reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. 

There's no doubt that Scott Storch's production discography has several records that make people want to dance. It's no wonder Fat Joe enlisted him to produce Terror Squad's hit single "Lean Back." Not only does Joe and Remy Ma float effortlessly across the track, but "Lean Back" is known for a simple dance move that everyone can participate in. 

In 2004, punk rock band Green Day released its seventh studio album, American Idiot. Led by the eponymous single, the band takes on a form of protest, calling for people to be individuals and calling out the American media for portraying some stories in a certain light. The song was nominated quite a few times at the 2005 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Song and Record of the Year. 

"All Falls Down" is the third single from Kanye West's debut album, The College Dropout. Teaming up with soulful songstress Syleena Johnson, the track details how people can get caught up in worldly possessions and success, but those are things that can quickly be taken away. 

Sister duo Nina Sky came onto the scene with their debut single, "Move Ya Body." It's the type of track heard around the world at every party that makes people run to the dance floor. A song so fitting that it highlights how a woman sees someone at the club who catches her eye, and she's ready to showcase her best dance moves to keep him in a trance. 

Destiny Child's hit single "Lose My Breath" is a marching band's dream song to play. Co-produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Sean Garrett, the track's opening sequence features a marching band drum line that easily draws listeners in. On the track, Destiny's Child questions if a man can walk the walk just as well as he talks the talk. 

In the early 2000s, Kanye West was mostly known for producing for fellow hip-hop artists, but there were times when he would work with some of R&B's biggest stars. Case in point, West and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis co-produced Janet Jackson's hit single "I Want You." The production takes inspiration from the retro soul era in typical West form. Jackson uses "I Want You" to detail her desire for a certain someone. 

When Gwen Stefani decided to embark on a solo career with her debut album, Love. Angel. Music Baby., she teamed up with several producers, including Dr. Dre. On the album's second single, "Rich Girl," Stefani details her desire to be rich and famous. "Rich Girl" became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 

In 2004, Lil Wayne released his fourth studio album, Tha Carter, which included his hit single "Go DJ." Produced by fellow longtime Cash Money collaborator Mannie Fresh, "Go DJ" helped earn Wayne his first successful single across the Billboard charts. 

Daddy Yankee is globally recognized as pioneering the reggaeton sound to the masses, part of that was due to the success of his hit song "Gasolina." On the track, Yankee details how much women like to go out, party, and have a good time.

After becoming the third season winner of American Idol, R&B singer Fantasia released her debut album, Free Yourself. The album's lead single, "Truth Is," tells the story of someone randomly seeing a past lover and catching up on old times, but after the catch-up, she starts to realize that she never truly got over him and she's still in love with him, even though he's now moved on. 

Just a couple of years after releasing his hit single "Hot In Herre," Nelly teamed up with production duo The Neptunes for another go-round on his single "Flap Your Wings." It's another type of song for people to show off their best dance moves. As he says on the hook, "Drop down and get your eagle on, girl." 

In 2004, rock band Papa Roach released their fourth album, Getting Away with Murder, which featured the hit single "Scars." On the track, the band details how some people can be too caring for others, even when they don't always deserve the help and compassion. One may want to help others, but others should accept their help. 

Just two years after releasing his self-titled debut album, Mario returned with his sophomore album, Turning Point. The album's lead single, "Let Me Love You," was co-written by fellow R&B star Ne-Yo and produced by Scott Storch. On the track, Mario details how much he could treat a potential lover better than her current man could ever. "Let Me Love You" became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 

Fabolous' third album, Real Talk, was led by the hit single "Breathe." Produced by hitmaker Just Blaze, the track highlights how it is for people to breathe when Fabolous is around because he believes he's way past them in terms of success. The song became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 

In 2004, Ashlee Simpson released her debut album, Autobiography, which was led by the hit single "Pieces of Me." On the track, Simpson details the feeling of happiness and bliss in a newfound relationship. As she says on the hook, "Oh, it seems like I can finally rest my head on something real / I like the way that feels." 

Akon's debut single, "Locked Up," served as a concept song, and the video perfectly matched the story. On the production, the song includes sounds of a jail cell closing, as Akon details a story of being a jail mate. On the track, Akon includes references to dealing with police, visitation rights while incarcerated, and hopes of getting out to get his life back on track. "Locked Up" became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 

U2 is the type of rock band that shows how longevity is always something artists can obtain. The band's eleventh album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, was led by the hit single "Vertigo." The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard US Adult Alternative Songs chart and earned a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. 

Tim McGraw wants people to live like there is no tomorrow on his hit single "Live Like You Were Dying." On the track, he details how someone is diagnosed with a health condition, and he encourages others to simply take risks and go after what they want in life because tomorrow isn't promised. 

LL Cool J teamed up with super producer Timbaland on his 2004 single "Headsprung." The lead single of this eleventh album, The DEFinition, is a song that simply details how people can let loose and go wild in the club. "Headsprung" became a top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 

JoJo was only 14 years old when she released her debut single, "Leave (Get Out)," and fans quickly noticed that she had a voice beyond her years. On the track, JoJo details dealing with a guy who simply isn't acting right, and she's ready to call it quits on their relationship. 

Although Snoop Dogg had been in the hip-hop industry since the early '90s, it wasn't until 2004 that he landed his first No.1 single with "Drop It Like It's Hot." Produced by The Neptunes, it's easily become one of Snoop's most recognizable songs in his discography.