2004 Vs 2014: Which Was A Bigger Year For Music?
2004 was a huge year for music with the likes of Kelis, Usher, Destiny's Child and J Kwon releasing huge hits. Have Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Jess Glynne and Clean Bandit managed to match it in 2014?
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1. Kelis - 'Milkshake' Vs Nicki Minaj - 'Anaconda'
Kelis' biggest track to date, produced by none other than Pharrell Williams has gone down in history as a classic. In 2014 Nicki Minaj is trying to set the 'Pinkprint' for female rappers - how does she compare?
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2. Kevin Lyttle - 'Turn Me On' Vs Oliver Heldens Feat. Becky Hill - 'Gecko (Overdrive)'
Kevin Lyttle's one-hit-wonder 'Turn Me On' sounds as good today as it did when it was first released in 2014. Will Oliver Helden and Becky Hill's collaboration compare in a decade's time?
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3. J Kwon - 'Tipsy' Vs Wankelmut - 'My Head Is A Jungle'
There isn't a child born in the 1990s that doesn't know every word to J Kwon's 'Tipsy,' the track Kanye West called his favourite song ever.
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4. Jay Z - 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder' Vs Kendrick Lamar - 'i'
It's been a decade since Jay Z dropped 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder' from 'The Black Album' and he's still just as prominent in the rap game. Back then Kendrick Lamar was just a 17-year-old kid trying to make his way in the music industry, but like Hov, we're sure he'll stand the test of time.
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5. Kanye West - 'Jesus Walks' Vs Sigma - 'Nobody To Love'
2004 was the year Kanye West dropped his debut album 'The College Dropout.' Hip-hop (and the world, generally) hasn't been the same since. But it was Sigma that caught everyones ears this year with their huge re-working of is 'Bound 2.'
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6. Destiny's Child - 'Lose My Breathe' Vs Beyoncé - '7/11'
In 10 years Beyoncé has gone from a princess to a queen. 'Lose My Breath,' one of the last songs she released with Kelly and Michelle as a part of Destiny's Child is still a favourite on Reloaded. But new songs like '7/11' and 'Ring/off' are also dominating radio in 2014.
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7. Ciara - 'Goodies' Vs Clean Bandit - 'Rather Be'
While Ciara's busy bringing up hers and Future's baby the path has been clear for new talent to sweep in to the spotlight this year. Clean Bandit had one of the biggest hits in the UK with their Jess Glynne assisted 'Rather Be.'
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8. Eric Prydz - 'Call On Me' Vs Alesso Feat. Tove Lo - 'Heroes'
No dance music video will ever compare to Eric Prydz's 2004 one for 'Call On Me' will it?
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9. JoJo - 'Leave (Get Out)' Vs Jess Glynne - 'Right Here'
Remember JoJo? in the early noughties she stormed the charts with hits like 'Leave' and 'Anything,' a bit like Jess Glynne is today. The North London singer has had hits with Route 94, Clean Bandit and has gone solo this year.
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10. Nina Sky - 'Move Ya Body' Vs Keisza - 'Hideaway'
The women are still proving their strength in the dance world.
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11. Beyoncé - 'Naughty Girl' Vs Beyoncé - 'Partition'
Beyoncé is still being a 'Naughty Girl' in 2014 with the release of her self-titled album single 'Parition.' How to the two songs compare?
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12. Christina Milian - 'Dip It Love' Vs Tinashe - '2 On'
With early noughties r&b stars like Christina Milian and Ciara slipping out of the limelight, the world had been waiting for someone worthy to step up. This year Tinashe was the girl, with her debut song '2 On' finding much success.
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13. Eamon - 'I Don't Want You Back' Vs Chris Brown - 'Loyal'
A decade gone and some things don't change. Guys were singing about girls not being loyal then and they're still singing about them not being loyal now.
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14. Outkast - 'Hey Ya' Vs Route 94 Feat. Jess Glynne - 'My Love'
2014's answer to a song as catchy as 'Hey Ya' must be Route 97 and Jess Glynne's 'my Love.'
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15. Usher - 'Yeah' Vs Usher 'Good Kisser'
Usher might be 10 years older but he's still got the moves. How does his new stuff compare to his outstanding 'Confessions' album though?
