4 February 2021, 18:12
Feeling old already?
Imagine the scene: it’s 2011, The iron Throne had just started, Charlie Sheen had been fired from Two and a half men and the music industry was delivering bop after bop. It was a simpler time.
You might not remember it, but 2011 was a great time for music. From Lady Gaga to Beyoncé to Nicki Minaj, the pieces kept coming. So in the spirit of nostalgia, we have compiled a list of 21 songs that made 2011. Here are some of the best songs that are 10 years old this year.
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1) ‘We Found Love (ft. Calvin Harris)’ – Rihanna
Rihanna teamed up with DJ Calvin Harris for this homemade banger, calling out to all of us who had ever found love in a hopeless place (any nightclub, really). Rihanna was clearly in her music bag throughout 2011 because she released bop after bop. Some honorable mentions include: “You da One”, “Man Down” and “S&M”. What a time.
2) ‘Super Bass’ – Nicki Minaj
“Super Bass” was released in April 2011 and Nicki Minaj made us scream “Boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom, bass” in the street for no reason. A moment.
3) ‘Moves like Jagger (ft. Christina Aguilera)’ – Maroon 5
You can guarantee that if you were at a party in the summer of 2011, “Moves Like Jagger” would be played at least five times. It didn’t bother us, of course.
4) “ Born like this ” – Lady Gaga
There is no other word to describe “Born This Way” than a masterpiece. How many songs can you say unite and empower so many different groups of people? The club’s anthem was definitely ahead of its time.
5) ‘Run The World (Girls)’ – Beyoncé
Beyoncé arrived with a feminist bop for all the girls at the club. “Run The World (Girls)” was all about the power of girls but, of course, Beyoncé gave us several bangers in 2011. She also released “Best Thing I Never Had”, “Party”, “Love On Top “And” Countdown “.
6) “AND” – Katy Perry
Katy Perry did what she had to do with “ET,” starting the year (well, it came out in February) with a classic bop. Fun fact: the song was originally intended for hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia.
7) ‘Video games’ – Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey shook our hearts in pain when she dropped her sad “Video Games” bop. It was the perfect song to gaze longingly out the window.
8) “ Call me maybe ” – Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen’s catchy song Call Me Maybe was an instant hit. The sweet pop song was incredibly popular and remained No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine straight weeks.
9) “ Someone Like You ” – Adele
Adele came up with a song for the heartbroken with “Someone Like You”. She also released “Rumor Has It” that year. Adele knew what she was doing.
10) ‘N *** like in Paris’ – Jay-Z and Kanye West
The way “N *** as In Paris” was literally played everywhere shows you how much it has shaped 2011. Alas, we’ll probably never get that lyrical combination again. Jay-Z and Kanye have argued over their joint album Look at the throne…
11) “ Someone I knew ” – Gotye
“Somebody That I Used To Know” officially became one of the songs for the summer of 2011 upon release. Unsurprisingly, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.
12) “ I love you like a love song ” – Selena Gomez
“Love You Like A Love Song” did the right thing. This rousing track was repeated throughout 2011.
13) “ What the hell ” – Avril Lavigne
After the success of ‘Girlfriend’, Avril Lavigne returns with another pop-rock banger. It was catchy and contagious, and yes, it’s still played to this day.
14) “ what makes you beautiful ” – one direction
There is no such thing as a perfect song… and then there was “What Makes You Beautiful”. The song was the adorable pop number we deserved.
15) ‘On the Floor (ft. Pitbull)’ – Jennifer Lopez
There’s no way you couldn’t resist dancing to “On The Floor”. It just wouldn’t happen. Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull really created a masterpiece that fills the floor.
16) “ Average ” – Taylor Swift
“Mean” was a provocative response to people who had criticized Taylor and it’s a powerful lead. The song also won the Grammy for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance in 2012.
17) ‘Price Tag’ – Jessie J
Jessie J bursts onto the scene in 2011, releases her debut album Who are you and his second single “Price Tag”. “Price Tag” did what it had to do. It’s upbeat, addictive, and the ultimate wellness song you can’t help but sing along to.
18) “ Until the End of the World ” – Britney Spears
Britney Spears created a party song for the girls to let their hair down. We cannot thank her enough.
19) ‘Skyscraper’ – Demi Lovato
You could literally feel the thrill in “Skyscraper”. It’s the perfect pop ballad and the perfect song for when you were ready to let it all out during karaoke.
20) ‘Party Rock Anthem’ – LMFAO
“Party Rock Anthem” did what it said on the tin. The perfect party song to get everyone to wake up.
21) ‘Titanium’ – David Guetta (feat. Sia)
If you were old enough to be in the clurrrb in 2011, you guaranteed the night would start with “Titanium”. Sia’s voice and David’s DJ skills? A match made in heaven.