: Smooth, emotive tracks ruled the airwaves. Notable hits included Joe’s "I Wanna Know" and Santana’s "Maria Maria" featuring The Product G&B.

was a mirror. It reflected the anxiety of Y2K, the celebration of Black wealth during the dot-com boom, and the deep spiritual search for identity in a new century. It was the last time you could hear a live bass on the same radio station as a TR-808 drum machine and have it make perfect sense.