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. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
Justin Timberlake created a bit of a stir this past week by announcing in an interview he had taken "way too many" drugs. However, it wasn't enough to slow the upward progress of his latest hit.
2. Jessica Simpson - A Public Affair
Is it merely a publicity ploy or a good idea? You can now order personalized copies of "A Public Affair" in which Jessica Simpson will shout out your first name during the song.
3. Cherish featuring Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ - Do It To It
The 4 teenage sisters of Cherish recently made an appearance on Good Morning America to teach us all how to snap dance.
4. Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole - When You Gonna (Give It Up to Me)
Keyshia Cole, Sean Paul's guest on his latest hit, is the star of a new reality TV show on BET about her life titled It Is What It Is.
5. E-40 featuring T-Pain and Kandi Girl - U and Dat
Don't miss a live performance tomorrow on BET's Rap City program by rapper E-40.
6. Young Dro featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
Hot rapper Young Dro has brought Florida's T-Pain back to the pop singles chart as a featured guest on his breakthrough hit.
7. John Mayer - Waiting on the World to Change
This is the leadoff single for John Mayer's latest album Continuum that is due out September 12, 2006.
8. Fergie - London Bridge
Stacy Ferguson, aka Fergie, is introducing her first solo album since joining the Black Eyed Peas. As word play on her stage name, she is calling the album The Dutchess.
9. Frankie J. featuring Mannie Fresh - That Girl
Frankie J's upcoming solo album will feature production assistance from both Mannie Fresh and Jermaine Dupri.
