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4 Singers From the 2000s I Bet You’ll Recognize by Their Voice Alone in Two Seconds

These four singers dominated the 2000s with distinct voices, and I bet you’ll be able to recognize them within two seconds.

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At the turn of the century, singing hit new standards as millions became armchair expert judges with the popularity of American Idol. During this time, these singers found a way to stand out in an era heavily saturated with groundbreaking talent. Therefore, I bet you’ll recognize these four singers of the 2000s within two seconds.

Following the release of Maroon 5’s debut album Songs About Jane, Adam Levine emerged as one of the most distinct singers of the 2000s. His falsetto, high-and-bright tenor voice flows comfortably throughout the band’s funk rock debut. Over the next two decades, Levine contributed his voice to countless hits, including their breakthrough 2002 hit “This Love” followed by “She Will Be Loved”. Later hits include “Moves Like Jagger” featuring Christina Aguilera in 2011, and “Payphone” featuring Wiz Khalifa in 2012. From 2011 to 2019, Levine served as a coach on the........

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