Portuguese-Canadian Nelly Furtado is one of the most fascinating musical chameleons of this century. She started as a quirky folk and pop innovator with an acoustic guitar and trip-hop influences, but in 2006, together with producer Timbaland, she sparked a worldwide craze with the groundbreaking album Loose. Her unique, slightly nasal voice and flawless sense of rhythm earned her an impressive run of timeless global hits. Vote for your favorite Nelly Furtado song.
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Promiscuous (feat. Timbaland)
The ultimate flirty pop-R&B classic of the mid-2000s. The musical chemistry and witty back-and-forth between Nelly and Timbaland over that addictive synth beat are unmatched. A pop landmark with billions of streams that defined a generation.
Maneater
Inspired by '80s electro-rock, Maneater blasts out of the speakers with an aggressive, distorted bassline and a driving beat. Furtado sings with dangerous attitude about a predatory seductress who devours men.
Worst track on this album honestly. People only voted because they know the music video. tbh
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Say It Right
A mystical, nocturnal masterpiece of sonic perfection. Timbaland's echoing drums, the ghostly echoes and Furtado's spellbinding vocals create an almost otherworldly atmosphere that is still considered one of the best pop productions ever made.
Incredible build-up.
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I'm Like a Bird
The worldwide breakthrough single that won her a Grammy. The song radiates pure freedom and carefreeness thanks to its feather-light acoustic melody and Furtado's disarming vocals about her fear of committing for good.
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All Good Things (Come to an End)
Written with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. This melancholy pop ballad floats on hypnotic synthesizers and an emotional chorus about the inevitable end of good times, paired with a beautiful, comforting arrangement.
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Give It to Me (with Timbaland & Justin Timberlake)
The steamy hip-hop pop track that brought together the 'dream team' of the 2000s. Furtado opens with an ice-cold, whispered verse aimed at her critics over a minimalist, crackling Timbaland beat that topped charts around the world.
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Turn Off the Light
The sunny second single from her debut album Whoa, Nelly! With its playful mix of acoustic guitars, trip-hop scratches and a chorus that sticks in your head immediately, Furtado proved her successful debut was no fluke.
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Powerless (Say What You Want)
Driven by a rousing banjo riff and catchy beats, Furtado celebrates her individuality and cultural identity in this song. She refuses to conform to the music industry's superficial beauty standards, with lyrics that hit home.
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Try
A fragile, wistful power ballad from her album Folklore. Backed by acoustic guitars and subtle orchestrations, Furtado sings about the pain and beauty of continuing to fight for love, even when all hope seems lost.
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Força
The official anthem of Euro 2004 in Portugal. Inspired by her Portuguese roots and enriched with traditional percussion and guitars, Força is a rousing celebration of passion, perseverance and community.
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Still mind-blowing to think about: the ultimate flirty pop-R&B classic of the mid-2000s.