These are the hottest 10 pop songs of the week as determined by About Top 40. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It is intended to indicate the hottest rising hits. Recordings that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart are disqualified from this chart.
1. David Guetta - "Turn Me On" featuring Nicki Minaj
Courtesy Virgin
Nicki Minaj becomes a singer and not just a rapper in this single from French DJ and dance music producer David Guetta. It is Nicki Minaj's 11th appearance in the pop top 40 as a featured artist. This is David Guetta's sixth appearance in the pop top 40 as a credited artist.
2. Kelly Clarkson - "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
Courtesy RCA
Kelly Clarkson borrowed from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's quote, "That which does not kills us makes us stronger" to craft this pop hit. It was co-written by Jorgen Elofsson who co-wrote Kelly Clarkson's American Idol coronation song "A Moment Like This." A recent celebrated live appearance on Saturday Night Live is helping boost the song up the charts.
3. Jessie J - "Domino"
Courtesy Lava Records
This week "Domino" became Jessie J's second #1 pop hit single at home in the UK. It is also her biggest hit yet in the US. Jessie J has signed on to be a coach and mentor on the UK's version of the hit TV series The Voice.
4. Pitbull - "International Love" featuring Chris Brown
Courtesy J Records
"International Love" has truly become an international hit for Pitbull reaching the pop top 40 in at least 15 different countries around the world. In the US it is the fourth top 40 pop hit from the album Planet Pit. It is Pitbull's ninth top 40 pop hit overall.
5. Gavin DeGraw - "Not Over You"
Courtesy RCA
"Not Over You" is Gain DeGraw's highest charting adult pop hit yet having reached the top 3. Overall it is his third top 5 hit on the chart. The album Sweeter has reached the top 10, and critics have expressed strong praise for the album. It is Gavin DeGraw's second top 10 album to date.
6. Drake - "The Motto" featuring Lil Wayne
Courtesy Cash Money
"The Motto" is a bonus song on Drake's album Take Care. It is a top 10 hit on the rap songs chart. It is Drake's 13th appearance in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 as lead artist in three years. Drake can add nine more appearances as featured artist for a total of 22 chart songs in just three years.
7. The Wanted - "Glad You Came"
Courtesy Mercury Records
British boy band The Wanted have had impressive pop success at home in the UK with five top 10 pop hit singles. Now they are crossing the Atlantic to attempt to replicate their success here in the US. "Glad You Came" is climbing US pop radio charts and TV appearances combined with a mini concert tour are all part of the promotional package.
8. LMFAO - "Sorry For Party Rocking"
Courtesy Interscope
LMFAO are aiming for their third consecutive pop smash hit with the title song from their album Sorry For Party Rocking. The song was produced by the duo's Redfoo. The album Sorry For Party Rocking was a top 5 hit and has sold over 500,000 copies in the US.
9. J. Cole - "Workout"
Courtesy Roc Nation
Rapper J. Cole was one of the top breakthrough artists of 2011. His debut album Cole World went to #1 on the album chart. "Workout" has been certified platinum for digital sales. The song is built around an interpolation of Paula Abdul's #1 hit single "Straight Up."
10. Gym Class Heroes - "Ass Back Home" featuring Neon Hitch
Courtesy Fueled By Ramen
"Ass Back Home" is Gym Class Heroes' follow up to the top 5 smash hit single "Stereo Hearts." It features rising British singer Neon Hitch.
