20 Of Jennifer Lopez's Best Songs
24 August 2018, 15:43 | Updated: 24 August 2018, 15:46
Time to celebrate the Bronx Queen.
Often regarded as one of the most influential Latin performers in history, Jennifer Lopez is a true entertainment icon.
The award-winning singer, actress and dancer is as decadently glamorous and she is unapologetically real and, since her breakout in the 90's, remains a permanent fixture on the charts to this day.
After her era-defining debut 'If You Had My Love' peaked at the number one spot in 1999, Bronx native Jenny would go on to score countless platinum-selling albums and number one hit singles.
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Press play below to check out 20 of JLo's biggest hits.
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'On The Floor' Feat. Pitbull
Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor ft. Pitbull
Jenny takes us to the club with this EDM-flavoured banger. Backed by dancefloor regular Pitbull, 'On The Floor' carries with it an unstoppable, euphoric energy and went on to achieve huge commercial success.
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'Love Don’t Cost A Thing'
Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost a Thing (Video)
Lopez kicked off the early noughties with a little taste of Hip-Hop. 'Love Don't Cost A Thing' would see the star take aim at materialistic love, - this sassy hit was paired with an equally iconic music video.
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'Get Right'
Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
As soon as that looped saxophone sample kicks in, you know exactly what's in store. 'Get Right' is an empowering R&B bop with an infectious hook, and always goes down a treat.
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'Jenny From The Block'
Jennifer Lopez - Jenny from the Block
When you think of Jenner Lopez, 'Jenny From The Block' is usually one of the tracks that springs to mind. Proudly paying homage to her roots, Jen made it clear that she wasn't changing for anyone.
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'Ain’t Your Mama'
Jennifer Lopez - Ain't Your Mama
If you're on the hunt for your new girl power anthem, look no further than 'Ain't Your Mama'. Lopez is done with taking care of her man; she's hitting back with a dancehall-inflected banger and an incredibly catchy hook.
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'Waiting For Tonight'
Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight
What a classic! Lopez proves she's a cross-genre songstress as she lends her vocals to this Latin House tune. The iconic song even earned her a nomination for Best Dance Recording at Grammy Awards in 2000.
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'I’m Into You' Feat. Lil Wayne
Jennifer Lopez - I'm Into You ft. Lil Wayne
An island-tinged banger was well-and-truly delivered by Jen with 'I'm Into You'. Featuring a verse from seasoned rapper Lil Wayne, J. Lo unlocked the key to Summer '11 with this sultry, mid-tempo hit.
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'I’m Real' (Murder Remix)
Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real (Remix) ft. Ja Rule
It's official - this collaboration is the epitome of early noughties culture. Jen's pink velour Juicy tracksuit and her honey-smooth voice, Ja Rule's headband and his gravelly bars... it's a vision.
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'All I Have’ Feat. LL Cool J
Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J - All I Have ft. LL Cool J
Jen and LL Cool J were way into their feelings in this '02 heartbreak anthem, which went on to score them a number one. Who could forget those iconic furry coats and Lopez's lipgloss-drenched pout?
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'If You Had My Love'
Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love (Official Video)
A dazzling highlight from her debut album, 'If You Had My Love' is widely considered one of Jen's greatest R&B songs, if not one of her best overall. Fun fact: it was almost recorded by Michael Jackson. He loved the song, but thought it would be better suited to a female singer.
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'Let's Get Loud'
Jennifer Lopez - Let's Get Loud
Originally written and recorded by Gloria Estefan, this sassy salsa song was later passed on to Lopez and became one of her defining hits. Another Grammy nomination in the bag, no less.
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'Papi'
Jennifer Lopez - Papi
One of her more recent chart-toppers, 'Papi' is a Latin-electro fusion and it's impossible not to dance to. A captivating chorus, a memorable hook and a floor-filling house vibe crank this track up a notch.
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'Do It Well'
Jennifer Lopez - Do It Well (Video)
If there's one thing Jennifer Lopez does well, it's churning out dance-inducing bangers. 'Do It Well' is full of big instrumentals - we're talking brass, percussion, disco sirens, the lot - and it remains a fan favourite.
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'Ain’t It Funny’ Feat. Ja Rule & Cadillac Tah
Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny ft. Ja Rule, Cadillac Tah
Ja Rule and Jenny reunite once again on another remix, this time with a braggadocios Ja at the helm. The pair trade verses on the revised track, which has been given a silky R&B upgrade.
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'Play'
Jennifer Lopez - Play
This fun-loving hit is seriously underrated. A dance-pop banger released in 2001, the futuristic synths and spacey music video are strangely nostalgic - props if you noticed co-writer Christina Milian singing the background vocals.
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'I’m Glad'
Jennifer Lopez - I'm Glad
Jen turns up the heat with this smooth, uptempo R&B ballad. Aside from it being an undeniable bop, fans may remember the song for a different reason - its red hot music video.
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'Live It Up' Feat. Pitbull
Jennifer Lopez - Live It Up ft. Pitbull
We're all guilty of loving a Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez collaboration, whether you like to admit it or not. They always go off! 'Live It Up' serves Euro-pop vibes and was a 2013 summer success.
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‘I Luh Ya Papi'
Jennifer Lopez - I Luh Ya Papi (Explicit) ft. French Montana
The song's great, sure, but it's the visuals for 'I Luh Ya Papa' that really catapult it into the top 20. Jennifer turns the tables on the age-old 'video vixen' mentality, spending the majority of the video surrounded by a bevy of shirtless men,
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‘Dinero' Feat. DJ Khaled & Cardi B
Jennifer Lopez - Dinero ft. DJ Khaled, Cardi B
Jen, Cardi and Khaled want cash and they want it now. The hit-making trio fired up a huge summer sensation with their Latin-inspired moneymaking anthem.
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'El Anillo'
Jennifer Lopez - El Anillo (Official Video)
And, of course, it wouldn't be a Jennifer Lopez playlist without a spicy Latin Pop single to round off the list. A funky Brazilian beat wraps itself around Lopez's delicate vocals on this commercial hit.
