Pure 2002 Energy: Hits that still hit

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We’re rewinding to 2002, a year loaded with heat, hooks and heavy hitters. Nas kicks things off with Get Down, Eminem storms in with Without Me, and Christina gets Dirrty with Redman. Nelly teams up with both Kelly Rowland and *NSYNC, Cam’ron’s got the whole crew on Hey Ma, and Floetry smooth it out on Floetic. The collabs go hard with Beyoncé and JAY-Z, Missy and Method Man, Truth Hurts and Rakim, Sean Paul and Busta Rhymes. Jaheim, Brandy and Tweet keep the R&B vibes flowing. From Dy-Na-Mi-Tee to Gimme the Light, Addictive to 03 Bonnie & Clyde, this is pure 2002 energy. Big names, big tunes, no skips. Listen now on BBC Sounds or tell your smart speaker Play BBC Radio 1Xtra.