
10 Pop Songs Turning 25 in 2025: Relive the Year 2000 With These Classics
By CCTV: The Non-Stop Pop Show
Break out your flip phones and dust off your Y2K playlist because we're throwing it back to the year 2000! These iconic pop hits are officially turning 25 in 2025, and we’re here to relive the glory days of bedazzled denim, butterfly clips, and TRL countdowns. Plus, you might just discover which songs have earned a spotlight on CCTV: The Non-Stop Pop Show. Let’s dive in!
1. "Bye Bye Bye" - NSYNC
Is it really a pop list without *NSYNC? This legendary breakup anthem made us all want to choreograph a hand-wave goodbye. On CCTV, we've dedicated not one, not two, but FIVE episodes to Justin, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass—including a full review of No Strings Attached. Fun fact: Chantel Nicole's love for sprouted and occurred when Chris and she were streaming the No Strings Attached Tour in 2020.
If you want to hear our critique of *NSYNC'S 25 year old album, No Strings Attached, here's the video!
2. "Oops!... I Did It Again" - Britney Spears
Red catsuit? Check. Titanic dialogue? Double check. Britney's mega-hit taught us all how to tread the line between innocence and sass. While we haven’t reviewed this album era (yet!), we’ve got a deep dive into In the Zone and Blackout . Stay tuned—our Britney coverage is just getting started! Fun fact: Chantel Nicole dressed as Britney for Halloween.
3. "Breathless" - The Corrs
Irish pop-rock perfection. “Breathless” made waves with its lush harmonies and infectious chorus. Chris’s love for The Corrs runs deep, and honestly, who can blame him? If you haven’t heard our thoughts on this band, let’s just say you’re missing a breathless conversation. Fun Fact: This is one of Chris' favorite bands, with Caroline Corr inspiring him to . When he was 11, he went to see the band in concert
4. "There You Go" - P!nk
Remember when P!nk was black before she went full punk? Her edgy debut single, “There You Go,” was the ultimate clapback track, showing the world that she was here to stay. As Chantel loves to say, “This was my ‘Black Pink’ era.” Iconic.
5. "Love Don’t Cost a Thing" - Jennifer Lopez
Jenny from the Block made it clear she wasn’t impressed by material things with this empowering anthem. Whether she was dancing on the beach or ditching the diamonds, J.Lo solidified her spot as one of pop’s brightest stars with this hit. Should we talk about her on our sho
6. "Music" - Madonna
Cue the cowboy hat! Madonna’s “Music” wasn’t just a song—it was a cultural reset. This track redefined dance music in the early 2000s and is still a certified floor-filler. Madge proves time and time again why she’s the queen of reinvention.
7. "Ex-Girlfriend" - No Doubt
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt brought us all the angst and sass with this rock-pop banger. The lyrics captured the drama of post-breakup blues, while the video was an explosion of style and attitude. It’s a must-listen for every No Doubt fan.
8. "Try Again" - Aaliyah
“If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.” Aaliyah’s smooth vocals paired with Timbaland’s futuristic production made this track an instant classic. Twenty-five years later, it still sounds ahead of its time.
9. "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" - Nine Days
The ultimate one-hit wonder of the early 2000s. This song was everywhere, and if you didn’t scream the chorus in your car with the windows down, were you even alive in 2000?
10. "Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)" - Aaron Carter
Throw on your best bowl cut and party like it’s 2000! Aaron Carter’s debut hit was the soundtrack to every teen’s birthday bash. Nostalgia overload, anyone? It’s a bittersweet reminder of the late pop icon’s place in Y2K pop culture.

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On April 19th, Webster Hall was filled with “FLO Lifers” eagerly awaiting the UK girl group FLO who are currently embarking on their “FLO Live” tour. Formed 2019, FLO consists of Jorja Douglas, Renee Downer, & Stella Quaresma. The group’s style distinctly derives from R&B and Hip-Hop from the 1990’s and early 2000s. For a more in-depth analysis FLO’s sound and trajectory watch here (https://youtu.be/i18hpBoW4EU)/ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i18hpBoW4EU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Before FLO took the stage, Samaria, an Oakland R&B singer, opened the show. Samaria started with a simple backdrop featuring her name, keys, and drums. The audience seemed familiar with her music and if they were not, they were supportive and living in the moment. Samaria interacted with the audience well and related to them on the basis of terrible ex's and a journey through a toxic relationship. Samaria’s songs had interesting cadences, but what was missing for us was backing vocals on the track to delineate verses from choruses. After doing some research we found that the “Out of the Way” singer has a sound also inspired by 00s R&B, with a some tracks tracks full of fun guitar licks and drum patterns reminiscent of Timbaland, but none of those instruments were present in her performance. Her backline consisted of a keyboardist and a drummer. Although Samaria sounded good, at times the keyboard’s volume was overpowering. She worked the stage, nonetheless and good job. 7.5 out of 10 ! ()SCORE
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Next up was the much-anticipated FLO, and the girls opened with "Not My Job." They were all dressed in black with cute cutouts, and their outfits were shimmery (I love sparkle!) which was a welcome change from their wardrobe at the MOBO awards. Their faces were beat (we love a “natural glam”),
their vocals were tight, and their choreography was utilized well to highlight grooves. The chemistry between the girls was undeniable, and their vocal blend was seamless— absolutely chill-inducing. Jorja's thick vocal tone took the songs to a soulful place, and Stella's airy delivery allowed her to float at the top of the group's harmonies. Renee's smooth, warm alto voice added a coolness to their sound and gained a lot more stability in live singing. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention FLO’s band! The band consisted of some past schoolmates, which added another layer of charm to the whole set!
The absolute highlight of the show was "Losing You” In this live arrangement, the girls emoted and connected with the audience on a deeper level. Chris loved harmonized adlibs, brand new bridge and extra outdo including a guitar solo. As a special treat, FLO performed a cover of Jamelia's version of "Superstar" by Christine Militon. Even though a majority of the NYC crowd had no clue who Jamelia was and didn't know the song, the girls did teach the chorus before singing the song, so some fans were able to follow along. Chris and I certainly knew the song and even received compliments on synchronized impromptu choreography.
Speaking of choreo…
The girls' choreography was something we were curious to see, and they did not disappoint. They danced well, and they were given grooves as opposed to sharp movements that really complemented each member's personal style. In terms of technique, they aren’t K-pop idols so we weren’t expecting crazy formations and “point dances,” but you can tell they put in the work to provide another layer of entrainment to the experience. There was even some chair-ography for their performance of "Change," a new track about a lover's inability to "do the work" necessary to improve the condition of the relationship.
The girls did perform their latest single, "Fly Girl" ft Missy Elliot, and although Missy Elliot was present in the audience, she did not join the performance.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/flolikethis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@flolikethis</a> big up to Flo out here in the states on the road working hard! Keep doing yall thizzzzle!!!🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flygirl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flygirl</a>💇🏾♀️💃🏾💅🏾 <a href="https://t.co/Qtgr2f2KBl">pic.twitter.com/Qtgr2f2KBl</a></p>— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) <a href="https://twitter.com/MissyElliott/status/1649101483621728272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Fans (the FLO Lifers) were absolutely living their best lives! They knew all the words to FLO’s songs—the BGV's and the ad-libs. It was a room full of genuine love and screams! FLO closed the night with their debut single, "Cardboard Box," and this performance featured a heavenly bridge section.
Overall, the show was good, and for this to be the group's first headlining tour, we were impressed with the girls’ improvement from performances like the MOBO Awards, where nerves played a noticeable factor. FLO is worth the hype for sure, and we cannot wait to see the new era of girl groups being led by FLO. For their NYC debut, we rate them a 9 out of 10! FLO Lifers left Webster Hall with unforgettable memories and high expectations for FLO's future performances.