Year in Music
Jennifer Lopez returned to her roots, Eminem went the extra mile, Justin Timberlake went solo, and Britney Spears took a break. For the record, 2002 was a rocking year.
MTV's John Norris and Gideon Yago both helped "Extra" look in on the year in music.
Eminem hit a high note with music from his movie "8 Mile" and the single "Lose Yourself." Norris says, "I think it’s probably his strongest single to date."
Nelly is on the 2002 hit list too with "Hot In Here."
Elton John's "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore," with Justin Timberlake portraying a younger Elton, is Norris' top video pick. Missy Elliott’s "Work It" was the best according to Gideon.
There were plenty of cool collaborations this past year, like Jay-Z and Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Nas, and Santana and Michelle Branch.
John Norris says, "The big question was which boy band member going solo was going to win the sweepstakes?"
Backstreet boy Nick Carter gave it a shot. So did N'Sync’s Justin Timberlake. Norris says, "There is no denying that Justin Timberlake’s got the star quality."
Jennifer Lopez bared some bottom and most of her midsection. Britney Spears was showing skin too. But the 2002 skimpy songsters had no competition. Gideon Yago says, "Christina Aguilera’s video "Dirrty" is the cause for much hoopla because she is in these skinny little chaps and not wearing very much at all."
From new artists like Norah Jones and Avril Lavigne to old favorites like Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, 2002 the year in music was a beat above the rest.
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