10 Songs That Define A Millennial

The millennial generation has best experienced the growth of technology and that resonates through their attachment to music. With the growing ease of access to varied artists and their creations, the millennials relate best to the tracks they enjoy.

Keeping in tune with that, here are 10 artists and their songs that have etched a spot in our lives.

1. 'Black or White' by Michael Jackson

Carrying on the message of racial harmony, the track became the fastest chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 since Get Back by The Beatles in 1969. Nuff Said.

2. 'In The End' by Linkin Park

Well literally every teenager at some point in the early 2000s rapped to this song. Connecting instantaneously with the younger demographic, the band shot to stardom.

3. 'Get Down (You’re The One)' by Backstreet Boys

The boy band that you just couldn't not hear! We're confident that you can sing along to most of their songs, but this one is special, simply for introducing them to the world in a spectacular fashion.

4. 'Hit ‘Em Up' by 2Pac

Anyone who has ever heard or followed hip hop has at some point experienced the genius of Tupac Shakur. Hit 'Em Up is the legendary lyrical rendition of the West Coast and East Coast rivalry. There are hardly any rappers in the world who can impact people the way this guy does with his lyrics.

5. 'Lose Yourself' by Eminem

The white kid who dared is what they call him. The song highlighting Marshall Mathers aka Eminem's life was relatable to everyone facing an uphill task in life. He gave people the spirit to fight from his own experience--give it all you have 'cause you get only one shot.

6. 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana

Teen revolution! Hell yeah! Most never understood what the lyrics ever meant but it became an anthem. We are sure there are billions who would identify this song playing in the background.

7. 'Baby One More Time' by Britney Spears

The track introduced Britney Bi*ch to us. Literally every 'cool' party had to play this song! Britney took the teen demographic by storm with her rebellious attitude.

8. 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger' by Daft Punk

You can easily say that this duo led the world into the electronic house music revolution. By far the most popular artists from the late 90s all the way to today. Needless to say it was later covered by Kanye West.

9. 'Wannabe' by Spice Girls

The song became the symbol of female empowerment when it was dropped. Also, it marked the debut single for the Spice Girls! Yeah, imagine that, this was their debut.

10. 'Umbrella' by Rihanna

Credited to one of the best songs ever made by Rihanna, it highlighted Rihanna's vocal range, reflecting 'us-against-the-world' devotion beautifully.

So there you have it. We are certain that there are many, many more songs that are surreal. These just highlight the journey of a millennial better.

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