Faces of Music In The Past Decade (2001-2011) By aylu10 Aug 25, 2001 R. I. P. Aaliyah. R. I. P. Aaliyah. Oct 22, 2002 Eminem's "Lose Yourself" was the longest running #1 single. Eminem's "Lose Yourself" was the longest running #1 single. May 20, 2003 Beyonce Goes Solo. Beyonce goes solo. Mar 23, 2004 Usher releases his best selling album to date. Usher releases his best selling album to date. Nov 8, 2005 50 cent turned his music into a movie. 50 cent turned his music into a movie. Dec 15, 2006 Thanks to "Dreamgirls," Jennifer Hudson becomes a star overnight. Thanks to "Dreamgirls," Jennifer Hudson becomes a star overnight. Mar 29, 2007 Rihanna goes bad. Rihanna goes bad. Apr 8, 2008 Mariah Carey is second behind the Beatles with her 18th #1 single. Mariah Carey is second behind the Beatles with her 18th #1 single. Sep 14, 2009 Young Money Entertainment takes over music. Young Money Entertainment takes over music. Apr 14, 2010 Taylor Gang. Taylor Gang. Aug 29, 2011 The Carter lV peeks at #1. The Carter lV peeks at #1.
