20 queer bops from 2000 that turn 25 in 2025
Livin’ la Vida Loca, earning him a Grammy nomination. The track became a cultural phenomenon, thanks to a viral moment on American Idol from contestant William Hung—before viral moments were even a thing—and before Ricky officially came out.Kylie’s disco-infused comeback, co-written by the one and only Paula Abdul, still has us twirling on the dancefloor.
And those gold hotpants? Instant icon status (as if Kylie wasn’t already there).With a fusion of house beats and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s crisp vocals, this club classic dominated European charts and was the first song ever played on an iPod prototype in August 2001.From the Nutty Professor II: The Klumps soundtrack, this bright, bubbly track showcased Janet’s signature blend of R&B and pop.
Its futuristic music video featured cutting-edge CGI for the time. Long before Joanne or Cowboy Carter, Madonna’s Music era saw a pop star truly embrace the cowboy aesthetic, and this twangy, electro-folk hit would become a defining moment in early 2000s pop culture.A minimalist, provocative electroclash anthem, this breakout track solidified Peaches’ status as an underground queer icon.
This empowering anthem from Britney’s Oops!… I Did It Again album solidified Britney as a pop force. And the metallic chair choreo?
