Top 10 Best Summer Hits of the 2000s

In 2002, no one could escape this dance move. The three sisters conquered the world with lyrics that didn't really make sense, but got everyone on the dance floor. A classic example of a summer craze.

Sean Paul's dancehall sound was inescapable from Dutch clubs and radio in 2003. The tight beat and his signature voice created a steamy atmosphere that really heated up the Netherlands.

Although released at the end of 1999, this track set the tone for the early 2000s. Enrique became the king of summer hits with this sultry track that perfectly combined romance and dancing rhythms.

J-Lo brought an unprecedented dose of energy to the radio in 2000. "Let's Get Loud" is an explosion of brass and passion. In the Netherlands it became the track to celebrate summer loudly and dancing, whether at a festival or in the backyard.

We kicked off the decade in 2000 right away with the longest-charting number 1 hit ever (at the time). Young Jody Bernal brought a fresh Latin sound that captivated the Netherlands for months and laid the foundation for the Latin hype of those years.

In 2000, there was no escaping King Africa's rousing commands. "Para bailar esto es una bomba!" echoed across every beach. The song with its accompanying hand movements is still the ultimate ice breaker at every summer party.

The summer of 2006 was dominated by this worldwide hit. The trumpets at the beginning and the irresistible beat made it the perfect soundtrack for the World Cup that year and countless summer nights afterwards.

In 2005, Juanes brought Colombian rock to the Netherlands. Despite lyrics about a black shirt of mourning, the melody felt summery and energetic. It grew into one of the most played Spanish-language songs of the decade.

The summer of 2004 was dominated by these Moldavian gentlemen. The "Ma-ia-hii" chorus was truly heard everywhere. Whether you were sitting in a beach bar or cycling to school, this song got everyone in a party mood.

The summer of 2000 was also marked in the Netherlands by the reality-TV hype. Jop, known from "The Bus," scored a massive hit with this cheerful sing-along. It's a chunk of nostalgia that perfectly captures the feeling of Dutch summer at the beginning of the new millennium.