The only way to make a long, boring car ride more enjoyable is to have a playlist full of belt-worthy music. From Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, warm up your vocals before singing along with this list.
For some artists, it was their year for breaking into the business; for other artists, it was closing a chapter and starting anew. So, with that in mind, let's revisit 2004 and check out these albums celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2024.
Whether that means moving away from home or coming out of a relationship, artists have often released songs that reflect self-reliance and self-sufficiency. Here are 20 songs that can put any listener in an independent mindset.