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Missy Elliott Tops Rolling Stone's Best Songs of Century

10/10/2025

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Summary

Missy Elliott Reigns

Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" is No. 1 on Rolling Stone's 21st-century songs list.
The Top 10 includes Maps (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) No. 2; Crazy in Love (Beyoncé) No. 3; All Too Well (Taylor Swift) No. 5.
The list spans indie rock to reggaeton, notes streaming's impact, and highlights Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" No. 7 as a protest anthem.

History

Historical Context

The Billboard Hot 100 debuted on August 4, 1958, establishing a unified chart for tracking song popularity through sales, radio play, and jukebox activity. This innovation replaced earlier charts and has since evolved to include digital downloads and streaming. The chart's influence is evident today, as seen with Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" reaching No. 1, showcasing the ongoing transformation of music consumption.

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Missy Elliott Reigns

Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" is No. 1 on Rolling Stone's 21st-century songs list.
The Top 10 includes Maps (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) No. 2; Crazy in Love (Beyoncé) No. 3; All Too Well (Taylor Swift) No. 5.
The list spans indie rock to reggaeton, notes streaming's impact, and highlights Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" No. 7 as a protest anthem.

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