– The legendary, Neptunes-produced lead single that became a global dance floor staple.

– The programmatic opening track that sets the fictional, utopian setting of the album.

The query is one of the most enduring artifacts of the early-2000s music internet. Decades after its release, users still search for compressed file downloads of this legendary record.

: A track that defined an aesthetic and even led to Nelly launching a real-world energy drink. Collaborations : The project featured legendary names like Justin Timberlake on "Work It," Beanie Sigel on the "Roc the Mic" remix, and skits by Cedric the Entertainer Collectors' Corner

: Featuring Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, this smooth R&B-rap hybrid topped the Hot 100 for ten weeks. It is widely considered one of the greatest collaborative love songs in hip-hop history.

: A cultural anthem that arguably did more for sneaker culture than any marketing campaign ever could. "Pimp Juice"

In the summer of 2002, hip-hop was undergoing a massive sonic shift. The gritty, street-centric narratives of the late '90s were giving way to a more melodic, pop-accessible sound. At the forefront of this revolution was Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., better known to the world as Nelly. Fresh off the multi-platinum success of his 2000 debut Country Grammar , the St. Louis rapper returned on June 25, 2002, with his highly anticipated sophomore album, Nellyville . The record did not just match the success of his debut; it surpassed it, solidifying Nelly as a global superstar and defining the sound of the early 2000s.

The album was an immediate commercial juggernaut, debuting at with 715,000 copies sold in its first week.

So go ahead. Get that official download. Slide on your Air Force Ones. And turn “Hot in Herre” up to 11.

– An alternative take on the massive hit single.