You want it darker? In our introductions to other decades in this series, we’ve often spoken about bold innovations, and how the key recordings made in the period reflected wider cultural change.

These one-hit wonders were seriously overplayed for a while, but one can't deny that they are pretty stellar songs.

But in the 2010s, there were many comedies that not only became hits, but also new risks; some introduced big new stars, some explored daring concepts, and some mixed with different genres.

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please let us know if you agree to all of these cookies.

Pharrell Williams' said "Happy" — one of the biggest hits of the 2010s — "broke" his worldview. Williams wrote "Happy" for the soundtrack of 2013's "Despicable Me 2," the third biggest movie ...

He said the song's success made him realize his insignificance in the universe. Pharrell Williams' said "Happy" — one of the biggest hits of the 2010s — "broke" his worldview. Williams wrote "Happy" ...