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 featuring T.I. - My Love
Justin Timberlake's new album FutureSex / LoveSounds has hit stores, "SexyBack" is sitting at #1 on the pop singles chart, and he has the hottest new single in the country. It's not a bad week at all for JT.
2. The Fray - How to Save a Life
While The Fray's second hit single swiftly climbs the chart, the band is busy promoting their music down under in Australia.
3. Jibbs - Chain Hang Low
Jibbs got prime national exposure when he kicked off the Pussycat Dolls' performance of "Buttons" at this year's Fashion Rocks concert.
4. Hinder - Lips of an Angel
Hinder can rest assured they have arrived since they are not starting to generate controversy. Some see them as a return to the best of classic radio rock. Others see them as hopelessly retro and rude representatives of a past best forgotten. You, the fans, will make your own decisions.
5. Chingy featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
Chingy is the subject of Clear Channel Radio's sneak peek program. His upcoming album Hoodstar is available for free streaming this week via Clear Channel.
6. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
At last week's Fashion Rocks event, Nelly Furtado revealed that she will be embarking on a massive world tour in 2007.
7. Ludacris featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
Ludacris' upcoming album Release Therapy will feature a raft of guest stars when it hits stores September 26th. Among those participating are Mary J. Blige , Beanie Sigel , Pharrell , Young Jeezy , R. Kelly , and Bobby Valentino
8. Evanescence - Call Me When You're Sober
In recent interviews, Amy Lee of Evanescence reports that the band has put a number of troubling items from the past behind them. These include the difficult and erratic behavior of co-founder Ben Moody and ongoing controversy over the band's early support from the Christian rock industry.
9. JoJo - Too Little Too Late
JoJo's second album The High Road, featuring "Too Little Too Late," will hit record stores in mid October.
10. Rihanna - We Ride
18-year-old star Rihanna gave a boost to a similarly young designer at this year's Fashion Rocks. She collaborated with 25-year-old designer Zac Posen to create the gowns Rihanna wore at the event.
