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 Pop 100 chart are disqualified from this chart.
1. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
Look for more national exposure for Fort Minor in television coverage of the NBA playoffs on cable channel TNT. The song "Remember the Name" will be used to help promote nightly playoff matches and accompany game footage.
2. Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone - Ridin'
"Ridin'" is a cross-format smash for Chamillionaire. The song is just as popular with pop audiences as it is with hip hop and r&b audiences. Chamillionaire is the newest hip hop superstar.
3. Nick Lachey - What's Left of Me
The gossip train rambles on about Nick Lachey. The latest scoop is that he has lashed out against Lindsay Lohan for publicly expressing an interest in him and stating "He's such a dog, he'd go for it."
4. The Fray - Over My Head (Cable Car)
Look for another boost for the Denver-based band The Fray. They have just been designated the XBox Live Artist of the Month for May which includes free distribution of their video to XBox Live members, a chance for members to play the Fray in games, and a contest to win tickets to meet the band in person.
5. Rihanna - Unfaithful
Few artists are hotter than Rihanna at the moment. Her single "SOS" is nearing the top of the pop singles and now "Unfaithful" has been unleashed to chase after it.
6. Paul Wall - Girl
Hits are still rolling off the current album, but Paul Wall is already at work on the next. He recently told MTV.com that the focus of the new work will be the same as in the past - "the cars, the clothes, the ho's, the screw music."
7. All-American Rejects - Move Along
If you are an All-American Rejects fanatic, you will want to know that the AARmy is now recruiting. Head to the band's official web site for details of this new official fan club.
8. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
Red Hot Chili Peppers will be a headlining artist at this fall's Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans October 28-29, 2006. Check the festival's official site for more details.
9. Teddy Geiger - For You I Will (Confidence)
If there ever was a teenage artist who could stand up to the hype around their talents, it seems like Teddy Geiger could be the one. His music is already surprisingly mature for his age paving the way for his future evolution from teen heartthrob to mature adult artist.
10. Mariah Carey featuring Snoop Dogg - Say Somethin'
If you're looking to pick up a piece of pop music memorabilia, you still have time to bid on Mariah Carey's Escada dress worn in Intel Centrino commercials. The proceeds from the auction support the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and their support for music education. Make your bid now.
