Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
In Search of... by N.E.R.D.
The Neptunes produced dozens of indistinguishable hits this year for teen singers desperate to appear down, but they saved the really good stuff for themselves. Mixing rock, rap, irony, and lap dancing, they proved that hip hop still has a sense of humor, and they let everyone in on the joke.
Top Tracks: Lapdance, Truth or Dare, Rock Star