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Reviews of pop music singles.
OneRepublic - "All the Right Moves"
"All the Right Moves" is the first single from the OneRepbulic album Waking Up. It was written and produced by Ryan Tedder.
Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance"
Bad Romance is the first single from Lady Gaga's re-release of the album the Fame called the Fame Monster. It was produced by RedOne
Adam Lambert - "Time for Miracles"
Time for Miracles is Adam Lambert's first post-American Idol single. It is featured in the film 2012. The song was produced by Rob Cavallo
John Mayer - "Who Says"
Who Says is John Mayer's first single from his album Battle Studies. It was co-produced by Steve Jordan.
Leighton Meester featuring Robin Thicke - "Somebody to Love"
Somebody to Love is the first single from Leighton Meester's first solo album. She is the acting star of the TV show Gossip Girl and a pop singer. She first hit the charts with guest vocals on Cobra Starship's Good Girls Go Bad.
Allison Iraheta - "Friday I'll Be Over U"
"Friday I'll Be Over U" is Allison Iraheta's first post-American Idol single. It was produced by Max Martin.
Britney Spears - "3"
"3" is the first single from Britney Spears' greatest hits package 'The Singles Collection.' It was produced by Max Martin and has generated some controversy due to its lyrical content.
Justin Bieber - "One Time"
"One Time" is Justin Bieber's first single. He is a 15 year old Canadian singer discovered via YouTube.
Kris Allen - "Live Like We're Dying"
Live Like We're Dying is Kris Allen's first single recorded after winning American Idol. It is a song originally recorded by the Irish pop band the Script.
Owl City - "Fireflies"
Fireflies is the first hit single by synthpop artist Adam Young. He records under the name Owl City.
Black Eyed Peas - "Meet Me Halfway"
Meet Me Halfway is the Black Eyed Peas' third single from the album The E.N.D. It was produced by will.i.am and Keith Harris and features a lead vocal from Fergie
Susan Boyle - "Wild Horses"
"Wild Horses" is Susan Boyle's first single from her 'I Dreamed a Dream' album. It was performed publicly for the first time on the finale of 'America's Got Talent.'
Beyonce - "Sweet Dreams"
Sweet Dreams is a Beyonce single from the album I Am...Sasha Fierce. She worked with the songwriting and production team the Runaways. It has a strong electronic pop feel.
Leona Lewis - "Happy"
Happy by Leona Lewis is the first single from her second album Echo. It was produced by Ryan Tedder and co-written by Tedder, Lewis and Evan Bogart
Jason DeRulo - "Whatcha Say"
Whatcha Say is the debut single from Jason DeRulo. He worked with J.R. Rotem as producer on the record.
Lady GaGa - "Paparazzi"
Paparazzi is the fourth Lady GaGa single from the album The Fame. It was co-written and produced by Rob Fusari.
Michael Franti and Spearhead - "Say Hey (I Love You)"
Michael Franti and Spearhead's single "Say Hey (I Love You)" is their breakthrough top 40 pop hit. Its style is based in reggae but is a fusion of a wide number of other musical styles.
Selena Gomez and the Scene - "Falling Down"
Falling Down is Selena Gomez' first official single from her debut album Kiss and Tell. The song will also be included in the movie Wizards of Waverly Place starring Selena Gomez. It is uptempo teen pop.
Backstreet Boys - "Straight Through My Heart"
Straight Through My Heart is the lead single from the Backstreet Boys album This Is Us. It was produced by RedOne.
Whitney Houston - "Million Dollar Bill"
whitney houston, million dollar bill, alicia keys, swizz beatz
Miley Cyrus - "Party in the USA"
Party in the USA is the first single from the EP The Time of Our Lives by Miley Cyrus. The song was produced by Lukasz Gottwald, aka Dr. Luke, and Claude Kelly.
Kelly Clarkson - "Already Gone"
Kelly Clarkson's "Already Gone" is the third single from her album 'All I Ever Wanted.' It was co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder
Madonna - Celebration
Celebration is the lead single from Madonna's greatest hits collection also titled Celebration. The song was produced by dance music producer Paul Oakenfold.
Boys Like Girls - "Love Drunk"
"Love Drunk" is the title single from Boys Like Girls' second album. The song was produced by Brian Howes. Ashley Tisdale is featured in the accompanying video.
Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"
Use Somebody is Kings of Leon's breakthrough pop single in the US. It is the second single from the album Only By the Night
Shakira - "She Wolf"
"She Wolf" is the title single from Shakira's English language studio album of the same name. John Hill and Sam Endicott co-produced the song with Shakira.
Cobra Starship - "Good Girls Go Bad" featuring Leighton Meester
"Good Girls Go Bad" is a breathrough hit single for Cobra Starship. Actress Leighton Meester is featured on vocals. The song was co-produced by Kara DioGuardi and Kevin Rudolf.
Jessie James - "Wanted"
Wanted is the first single from pop-country singer Jessie James. It was co-written by Kara DioGuardi
Mariah Carey - "Obsessed"
Obsessed is the first single from the Mariah Carey album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. It was co-written and co-produced by the team of Tricky Stewart and The-Dream.
David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over
"When Love Takes Over" is the lead David Guetta single from the album 'One Love.' It features Kelly Rowland, former member of Destiny's Child, on vocals.
Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feelin' - Review of the Black Eyed Peas' Si…
I Gotta Feelin' is the feel-good second Black Eyed Peas single from 'The E.N.D.' It is the follow up to Boom Boom Pow.
Jordin Sparks - "Battlefield"
Jordin Sparks' "Battlefield" is the first single from her second solo album. It was written and produced by Ryan Tedder.
Jonas Brothers - "Paranoid"
Paranoid is the Jonas Brothers first single from the album Lines, Vines and Trying Times. It is produced by John Fields.
Sean Kingston - "Fire Burning"
Fire Burning is the first second single from Sean Kingston's second solo album Tomorrow. It was produced by RedOne.
Daughtry - "No Surprise"
No Surprise is Daughtry's debut single from their second album. Their first self-titled album sold over 4 million copies and included two top 10 pop singles.
Lady GaGa - "Lovegame"
Lovegame is Lady GaGa's follow up to the chart-topping hits Poker Face and Just Dance. It was produced by RedOne.
Katy Perry - "Waking Up In Vegas"
Waking Up in Vegas is the fourth single from Katy Perry's One of the Boys album. It was co-produced by Katy Perry and Greg Wells, The song was written by Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child and Katy Perry.
Kristinia DeBarge - "Goodbye"
Kristinia DeBarge is a teen singer first on national television on the talent show American Juniors. "Goodbye" is her first single and was released on Island Def Jam's new division Sodapop Records.
Rob Thomas - "Her Diamonds"
"Her Diamonds" is Rob Thomas' first single from 'Cradlesong,' his second solo album. It was produced by Matt Serletic who produced Rob Thomas' first album 'Something To Be...'
Pink - "Please Don't Leave Me"
"Please Don't Leave Me" is Pink's third single from the album Funhouse. It was produced and co-written by Max Martin.
Green Day - "Know Your Enemy"
"Know Your Enemy" is Green Day's lead single from the album 21st Century Breakdown. According to lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong it is about liberating yourself from things you see on TV.
Kelly Clarkson - "I Do Not Hook Up"
"I Do Not Hook Up" is Kelly Clarkson's second single from All I Ever Wanted. It follows the smash hit "My Life Would Suck Without You." The song was produced by Howard Benson and Kara DioGuardi and Katy Perry are among the songwriters.
3OH!3 - "Don't Trust Me"
"Don't Trust Me" is the breakthrough pop hit from the Colorado duo 3OH!3. It is the lead single from the album Want.
Flo Rida featuring Wynter - "Sugar"
Flo Rida's single "Sugar" incorporates the hook of Eiffel 65's "Blue (Da Ba Dee)." The song features R&B singer-songwriter Wynter Gordon on vocals.
The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name"
"That's Not My Name" by the Ting Tings was first released independently in May 2007. In May 2008 it hit #1 on the UK pop singles chart. The song finally made a major impact on the US pop singles chart beginning in March 2009.
Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow"
"Boom Boom Pow" is the Black Eyed Peas' lead single from the album The E.N.D. The song heavily uses auto-tune effects
Asher Roth - "I Love College"
"I Love College" is the breakthrough pop single by rapper Asher Roth. It is the first single from the album Asleep in the Bread Aisle.
"Jai Ho!" (You Are My Destiny)" - A R Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls
"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)," the remix of the Academy Award winning song from Slumdog Millionaire including vocals from the Pussycat Dolls added to the original recording by A R Rahman.
Matt Nathanson - "Come On Get Higher"
"Come On Get Higher" is the breakthrough pop single from singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson.
Britney Spears - "If U Seek Amy"
"If U Seek Amy" is Britney Spears' third single from her album Circus. The song has generated controversy ultimately resulting in a renamed version "If You See Amy" created for pop radio in the US. The song was produced by Max Martin.
Miley Cyrus - "The Climb"
"The Climb" is the first single from the Miley Cyrus movie 'Hannah Montana: The Movie.' The song is being promoted to both pop and country outlets
Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent - "Crack a Bottle"
"Crack a Bottle" is the first Eminem release in 2 years and he has platinum certified collaborators in his corner with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
Lady GaGa - "Poker Face"
Lady GaGa stormed to the top of the chart with her first hit single "Just Dance." Her second chart hit is "Poker Face."
Flo Rida - Right Round
"Right Round" is the first single from Flo Rida's second album R.O.O.T.S. It is produced by Dr. Luke in a bouncy pop fashion.
Kelly Clarkson - "My Life Would Suck Without You"
"My Life Would Suck Without You" is the first single from the 4th Kelly Clarkson album All I Ever Wanted. The team of Max Martin and Dr. Luke, responsible for the massive hit "Since U Been Gone," collaborated with Clarkson on the record.
The Fray - "You Found Me"
"You Found Me" is the lead single from the Fray's self-titled second album. It has been used to promote the second season of the TV show 'Lost.'
Kanye West - "Heartless"
"Heartless" is the second Kanye West single from the album 808's and Heartbreak. He refers to the song as part of a new genre "pop art."
The Killers - "Human"
"Human" is the first single from the Killers album 'Day & Age.' It includes a quote from Hunter S. Thompson as a key lyrical elment
Beyonce - "If I Were a Boy"
Beyonce's single "If I Were a Boy" is reviewed. The single was produced by Toby Gad and will be included on the album 'I Am...'
Britney Spears - "Womanizer"
"Womanizer" is Britney Spears' first single from the album 'Circus.' It was produced by the outsyders.
Kanye West - "Love Lockdown"
"Love Lockdown" is Kanye West's first single from the album 808s and Heartbreak. The song includes only singing not rapping.
All-American Rejects - "Gives You Hell"
"Gives You Hell" is the first single from the album When the World Comes Down. It was produced by Eric Valentine
Fall Out Boy - "I Don't Care"
"I Don't Care" is the first Fall Out Boy single from the album 'Folie a Deux.' It follows the group's #1 smash album 'Infinity on High.'
Katy Perry - "Hot n Cold"
Review of Katy Perry's "Hot n Cold." It is the follow up single to her #1 smash "I Kissed a Girl." The song is a zippy piece of new wave influenced pop. It was produced by Dr. Luke and co-written by Max Martin.
Pink - "So What"
Pink's single "So What" brims with anger over her separation from husband Carey Hart. It was produced by Max Martin and will be included on the album 'Got Attitude.'
Jason Mraz - "I'm Yours"
"I'm Yours" is the first Jason Mraz single from the album 'We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things.' The song is recorded in a laidback reggae-pop style.
Shwayze - "Corona and Lime"
"Corona and Lime" is Shwayze's second successful pop single following "Buzzin'" The sound is laidback sunsplashed hip hop.
Ne-Yo - "Closer"
"Closer" is Ne-Yo's first single from the album 'Year of the Gentleman.' The song was written by Ne-Yo and produced by Stargate.
Kid Rock - "All Summer Long"
"All Summer Long" is the 3rd single from Kid Rock's album 'Rock and Roll Jesus.' It incorporates riffs from Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" and Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London."
Rihanna - "Disturbia"
"Disturbia" is a single from the re-release of Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" album. It features co-writing and background vocals from Chris Brown.
Jonas Brothers - "Burnin' Up"
"Burnin' Up" is the first single from the Jonas Brothers' third album 'A Little Bit Longer.' It was produced by John Fields.
Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
This first single from 'Back to Basics' is a blend of vintage jazz influences with contemporary hip hop sensibilities.
Christina Aguilera - Candyman
Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" is reviewed. It is the 3rd single from the album 'Back to Basics.'
Christina Aguilera - Hurt
Christina Aguilera's "Hurt" is the second single from her album 'Back to Basics.' It is a collaboration with producer/songwriter Linda Perry.
Christina Aguilera - "Keeps Gettin' Better"
Christina Aguilera's single "Keeps Gettin' Better" is the lead-in for her greatest hits collection. It is electro-pop produced by Linda Perry.
Clay Aiken - "On My Way Here"
"On My Way Here" is Clay Aiken's first single from the album of the same name. The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Hunter Davis and Chris Faulk.
Clay Aiken - Without You
This is the first single from the album 'A Thousand Different Ways.' The song originated as an album cut for the band Badfinger, but Harry Nilsson had a #1 pop hit with a remake and Mariah Carey hit #3 with the song in 1994.
Akon - Don't Matter
This is the 3rd single from Akon's album 'Konvicted.' The song finds Akon in a laidback ballad mood singing defiantly about true love despite not being sanctioned by others.
All-American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret
Includes discussion of the use of PostSecrets in the music video for "Dirty Little Secret."
All-American Rejects - It Ends Tonight
"It Ends Tonight" by All-American Rejects is the 3rd hit single from the album 'Move Along.' "It Ends Tonight" is a somewhat ambiguous song about bringing a relationship to an end.
All-American Rejects - Move Along
This is the second single from the album 'Move Along' and follows the top 5 pop hit "Dirty Little Secret."
American Idol Finalists - When You Tell Me That You Love Me
Review of the tsunami relief single 'When You Tell Me That You Love Me' featuring finalists from American Idol season 4.
David Archuleta - "Crush"
David Archuleta's "Crush" is his first post American Idol single. The song debuted at #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
Ashley Parker Angel - Let U Go
Ashley Parker Angel is a former member of O-Town. This is his first solo single.
Augustana - Boston
Review of "Boston," the hit single from the band Augustana. The song got a boost from being played on the TV show 'One Tree Hill.'
Backstreet Boys - Just Want You To Know
The second single from 'Never Gone' is a throwback to the group's classic midtempo singalong sound.
Sara Bareilles - Love Song
"Love Song" is Sara Bareilles' first pop hit. It is classic hook heavy piano pop.
Natasha Bedingfield - "Pocketful of Sunshine"
"Pocketful of Sunshine" is a hit single from the album of the same name by Natasha Bedingfield.
Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten
The second U.S. single from Natasha Bedingfield. It's an anthemic pop tune about self-determination that breaks into a rousing gospel chorus in the end.
Natasha Bedingfield feat. Sean Kingston - Love Like This
Love Like This is the first single in the US from Natasha Bedingfield's N.B. album. Teenage pop star Sean Kingston appears as a guest vocalist.
Beyonce - Irreplaceable
Irreplaceable is Beyonce's third single from the album B'Day. The song was co-written by Ne-Yo and produced by StarGate.
Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
The first single from Beyonce's upcoming album 'B-Day' is reviewed. Raps from Beyonce's partner Jay-Z are featured. Production is from Rodney Jerkins.
Beyonce featuring Shakira - Beautiful Liar
Beautiful Liar, recorded by Beyonce featuring Shakira, is a single released to promote the deluxe rerelease of Beyonce's album B'Day.
Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
This is the second single from the Destiny's Child compilation album '#1's.' It is also featured in the film 'The Pink Panther' to be released in early 2006.
Bo Bice - Inside Your Heaven and Vehicle
Review of the first single by American Idol season 4 runner-up Bo Bice.
Black Eyed Peas - Don't Lie
"Don't Lie," the second single from Black Eyed Peas 'Monkey Business' album, is reviewed.
Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
The third single from the album 'Monkey Business.' It is a song reportedly inspired by seeing a woman with large breasts walking down the street.
Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
The first single from the album 'The Breakthrough.'
James Blunt - You're Beautiful
A beautiful, simple song about the aching pain of a love at first sight that will never bear fruit.
Bow Wow featuring Ciara - Like You
The dating pair put their feelings for each other into a song.
Bowling For Soup - Ohio (Come Back To Texas)
Review of the Bowling For Soup single "Ohio (Come Back To Texas)" from the album 'A Hangover You Don't Deserve.'
Chris Brown - Forever
This single is included as a new track on the re-release of the album 'Exclusive.' It was produced by Polow da Don
Chris Brown - Run It!
The first single by Chris Brown, 16-year-old upcoming star on Jive Records. The single features Def Jam recording artist Juelz Santana.
Chris Brown - With You
This is Chris Brown's 3rd single from the album Exclusive.
Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
The second single from Chris Brown's self-titled debut album.
Ryan Cabrera - Shine On
"Shine On", the first single from Ryan Cabrera's 'You Stand Watching' album, is reviewed. The song was written, produced and performed by Ryan Cabrera
Colbie Caillat - Bubbly
"Bubbly" began as a MySpace sensation. Following release of Colbie Caillat's first album, pop radio finally discovered the melodic pleasures of "Bubbly."
Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
"Don't Forget About Us" follows three single releases from Mariah Carey's smash hit album 'The Emancipation Of Mimi.' It is another collaboration with producer/songwriter/performer Jermaine Dupri.
Mariah Carey featuring Snoop Dogg - Say Somethin'
This song is produced by the Neptunes. The accompanying video was filmed in Paris.
Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
Review of 'Shake It Off,' the 3rd single from Mariah Carey's #1 album 'The Emancipation Of Mimi.' The single is co-produced by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, and Bryan Michael Cox.
Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
"Touch My Body" is Mariah Carey's first single from the album 'E=MC2.' The song was co-written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash and co-produced by "Tricky" Stewart.
Cartel - Honestly
Review of Cartel's breakthrough single "Honestly." It is a straightforward punk pop tune.
Cassie - Me & U
This is the first single from model turned singer Cassie.
Ciara and Justin Timberlake - "Love Sex Magic"
"Love Sex Magic" is Ciara's second single from the 'Fantasy Ride' album. It was co-written and performed by Ciara and Justin Timberlake. The Y's contributed production talents to the song.
Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You
"Because Of You," is the 4th single from the album 'Breakaway.' The song was co-written with Ben Moody and David Hodges, formerly of the group Evanescence.
Kelly Clarkson - Never Again
This is Kelly Clarkson's first single from her 3rd album 'My December.' It is one of the most powerfully rocking cuts delivered by Clarkson so far in her career.
Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away
This is the 5th single from the album 'Breakaway.' The song was co-written by Clarkson, Kara DioGuardi, Chantal Kreviazuk, and Raine Maida.
The Click Five - Just the Girl
Review of the debut single by power pop quintet The Click Five.
Coldplay - "Viva La Vida"
"Viva La Vida" is the first single from Coldplay's 4th studio album 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends.'
Crazy Frog - Axel F
Review of Crazy Frog version of Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F."
Miley Cyrus - See You Again
"See You Again" is the first Miley Cyrus single to receive widespread pop radio airplay. It was also co-written by Cyrus under her birth name Destiny Hope Cyrus.
Miley Cyrus - "7 Things"
"7 Things" is the first single off the Miley Cyrus album 'Breakout.' It was produced by John Fields.
D4L - Laffy Taffy
This simply constructed song has become a phenomenon. More details about the song and the group D4L are included.
Dashboard Confessional - Stolen
"Stolen" by Dashboard Confessional is reviewed. It is the second single from the album 'Dusk and Summer.'
Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight
Feels Like Tonight is the 4th single from the debut Daughtry album. It is the second big ballad released as a single.
Daughtry - Home
This is the second single from the band's debut album and is featured as a closing song on American Idol's elimination night in season 6.
Daughtry - It's Not Over
Daughtry's "It's Not Over" is the first single from Chris Daughtry's self-named band. Chris Daughtry was one of the most popular finalists in the 2006 season of 'American Idol.'
Daughtry - Over You
"Over You" is the 3rd pop hit single by the band Daughtry. It was co-written by Chris Daughtry and Brian Howes.
Paula DeAnda featuring the DEY - Walk Away (Remember Me)
Paula DeAnda's second single Walk Away (Remember Me) is bittersweet but still catchy. The song was written by Ne-Yo, Christina Milian and StarGate. It was produced by StarGate.
Kat DeLuna featuring Elephant Man - Whine Up
Kat DeLuna's debut single. It is a summer dance anthem.
Hilary Duff - Wake Up
Wake Up, the new single from Hilary Duff, is reviewed. It's one of the key pop anthems of the summer of 2005.
Hilary Duff - With Love
"With Love" is Hilary Duff in a dance-rock mode. It is the preview single for the album 'Dignity.'
Ashley Alexandra Dupre - What We Want
Ashley Alexandra Dupre's single "What You Want" is receiving attention because of who she is not what it is. A focus on the music is likely to leave a listener unimpressed.
Missy Elliott featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop - Lose Control
Review of 'Lose Control,' by Missy Elliott featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop from the album 'The Cookbook.'
Eminem featuring Nate Dogg - Shake That
This second single from 'Curtain Call' features Nate Dogg on vocals.
Eminem - When I'm Gone
This song by Eminem provides an argument for hanging up the microphone wrapped in family responsibilities.
Estelle featuring Kanye West - "American Boy"
"American Boy" is the breakthrough pop single in the US for UK r&b singer Estelle. It is produced by will.i.am and includes guest raps from Kanye West.
Evanescence - Call Me When You're Sober
This is the first single from the album 'The Open Door.'
Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance
This is Fall Out Boy's second single from the album 'From Under the Cork Tree.' The video for the song features bassist Pete Wentz in a starring role at a high school homecoming dance.
Fall Out Boy - This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race
This is the first single from the album 'Infinity on High.' It marks a turn toward r&b for the group.
Fall Out Boy - Thks fr th Mmrs
This is the second single from 'Infinity on High.' The song is a musical and lyrical tour de force for the band.
Fall Out Boy featuring John Mayer - "Beat It"
Remake of Michael Jackson's classic "Beat It" in punk pop style with John Mayer taking guitar solo duties.
Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
This 4th solo single from Fergie is a change of tempo from her previous 3 consecutive #1 hits.
Fergie - Clumsy
Fergie's "Clumsy" is the 5th single from her debut album 'The Dutchess.' It features a sample from "The Girl Can't Help It." The song was produced by will.i.am.
Fergie - Fergalicious
This is the second single from her solo album 'The Dutchess.' It is based around interpolations of "Give It All You Got" and "Supersonic."
Fergie - London Bridge
This first single from the solo album 'The Duchess' was co-written by Sean Garrett and produced by Polow the Don.
Fergie featuring Ludacris - Glamorous
Glamorous is Fergie's third single from the solo debut album 'The Dutchess.' The first two singles hit #1 on the pop singles chart.
Ferras - Hollywood's Not America
Ferras is a pop singer-songwriter. This is his first single. It is used as exit music on the seventh season of American Idol.
Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos - Superstar
Lupe Fiasco's single "Superstar" is reviewed. It features vocals by singer-songwriter Matthew Santos. The song is a chart breakthrough for Fiasco performing well on both r&b and mainstream pop charts.
Finger Eleven - Paralyzer
Finger Eleven's "Paralyzer" is the group's first top 10 hit. It combines rock and dance music to exhilarating effect.
Flyleaf - All Around Me
All Around Me, produced by Howard Benson, is the first major hit single from the band Flyleaf. Influenced by their Christian faith, the band appeals to a wide range of fans in pop, rock, and Christian markets.
Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
Featuring Holly Brook and Jonah Matanga on vocals, this song deals with the loneliness of having a family member away from home for an extended period of time.
The Fray - How to Save a Life
This is the title song from The Fray's breakthrough pop album. The song was inspired by real-world experience and has been featured in advertising for the television series 'Grey's Anatomy.'
The Fray - Over My Head (Cable Car)
This is the first pop hit single by the Denver-based band The Fray.
Nelly Furtado - Maneater
"Maneater" is Nelly Furtado's second single from the album 'Loose' in the US. It was the first single from the album in the UK and a smash #1 hit there.
Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
Say It Right is the 3rd single from Nelly Furtado's smash hit album Loose. It follows Promiscuous and Maneater. Once again, producer Timbaland is featured on the recording.
Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland - Promiscuous
This is the first single from Nelly Furtado's album 'Loose.'
Teddy Geiger - For You I Will (Confidence)
This is the first single from the album 'Underage Thinking' and the first hit single by 17-year-old Geiger.
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
The first single by Gnarls Barkley, a joint project of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.
Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days
"Better Days" is the first studio work by Goo Goo Dolls in 3 years.
Good Charlotte - I Don't Wanna Be In Love (Dance Floor Anthem)
This is the first single from the album 'Good Morning Revival' to climb into the pop top 30 in the US. The producer is Don Gilmore
Gorillaz - Dare
The second single from the hit album 'Demon Days.'
Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud
The first single from Taylor Hicks, winner of American Idol Season 5. This is the song chosen for his debut release backed with a version of the Doobie Brothers classic "Takin' It to the Streets."
Hellogoodbye - Here (In Your Arms)
Hellogoodbye's "Here (In Your Arms)" is the breakthrough pop single for the indie-pop band on Drive-Thru Records. The song is from the album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!
Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind
This is the first single from Paris Hilton's upcoming album 'Paris.' It is a simple, straightforward reggae-pop tune.
Hinder - Lips of an Angel
"Lips of an Angel" is Hinder's breakthrough pop hit single. The band received great exposure through extensive touring including backing up Nickelback, but it is this single that gained them a mass audience.
Vanessa Hudgens - Come Back to Me
"Come Back to Me" is Vanessa Hudgens' first solo single. She came to prominence as one of the stars of the phenomenally successful TV movie 'High School Musical.'
Hurricane Chris - A Bay Bay
A Bay Bay is a hit song by rapper Hurricane Chris that puts the hip hop scene of Shreveport, Louisiana on the national music map.
Janet Jackson - Feedback
"Feedback" is the first single from Janet Jackson's upcoming album 'Discipline.' It promises to be her biggest hit in many years.
Janet Jackson with Nelly - Call On Me
This is the first single from the upcoming album '20 Years Old.' Jermaine Dupri produced the song with songwriting assistance from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Jibbs - Chain Hang Low
"Chain Hang Low" is the first pop hit by Jibbs, a teenage rapper from St. Louis. It is constructed around a rewrite of the children's tune "Do Your Ears Hang Low?"
Elton John - The Bridge
This is the first single from the album The Captain and the Kid. The album is a 31-year-later sequel to Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Both albums deal with the personal and professional lives of songwriting partners Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
JoJo - Too Little Too Late
This is the lead single from 'The High Road,' the second album by teen pop star JoJo.
Jonas Brothers - When You Look Me in the Eyes
This is the 3rd single from the Jonas Brothers breakthrough self-titled album. It was produced by John Fields.
The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
Review of the pop/rock anthem from Hot Fuss.
Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
"Beautiful Girls," sampling instrumental tracks from Ben E. King's classic "Stand By Me," is the first hit from Jamaican-born vocalist Sean Kingston
Sean Kingston - Me Love
Sean Kingston's second hit single is "Me Love." The song uses the hook from Led Zeppelin's classic "D'Yer Mak'er."
Nick Lachey - What's Left of Me
This is Nick Lachey's first release after the highly publicized divorce of his wife Jessica Simpson.
Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis - "Just Dance"
"Just Dance" is the first hit single from singer Lady GaGa. An official remix of the song includes Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall.
Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Girlfriend is the first single from Avril Lavigne's album 'The Best Damn Thing.'
Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On
Avril Lavigne's "Keep Holding On" is a theme from the movie 'Eragon.' It will be included on Lavigne's third studio album.
Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone
When You're Gone is the second single from Avril Lavigne's album The Best Damn Thing. It was co-written by Butch Walker and Avril Lavigne and produced by Butch Walker. The song is a big, emotional ballad.
Leona Lewis - "Better In Time"
"Better In Time" is Leona Lewis' second hit single from her album 'Spirit.' Her debut single in the US, "Bleeding Love" was a #1 smash hit
Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
This was the bestselling single of 2007 in the UK. Leona Lewis is a former winner of the UK talent show 'X Factor.' The song was co-written by Ryan Tedder and Jesse McCartney. It was produced by Ryan Tedder.
Leona Lewis - "Forgive Me"
Leona Lewis' "Forgive Me" is her 3rd single in the US, 4th at home in the UK. It is an uptempo R&B change of pace from her first hits. The song was produced by Akon.
Lil Mama - Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss is the first hit single from teenage rapper Lil Mama.
Linkin Park - What I've Done
This is the first single from the album 'Minutes to Midnight.' The song is primarily straightforward rock with little of the band's hip hop influence.
Lindsay Lohan - Confessions Of a Broken Heart
Heart-wrenching, emotional song about painful family relationships.
Madonna - Hung Up
This song is a big embrace of classic disco and dance music.
Madonna and Justin Timberlake - "4 Minutes"
Madonna and Justin Timberlake collaborate with superstar producers Danja and Timbaland. This is the lead single for Madonna's Hard Candy album.
Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
"Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5 is the lead single from the group's second album 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long.'
Maroon 5 - Wake Up Call
Wake Up Call is Maroon 5's second single from the album It Won't Be Soon Before Long. The song details the response to finding a lover in bed with another.
Maroon 5 - Won't Go Home Without You
"Won't Go Home Without You" is the 3rd single from Maroon 5's 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' album. It is a gentle, relaxed, r&b infused tune based on a bass line reminiscent of the Police's classic "Every Breath You Take."
John Mayer - Waiting on the World to Change
"Waiting on the World to Change" is the first single from John Mayer's 'Continuum' album. It is intended as a depiction of the response of Mayer's generation to negative world events and politics.
Jesse McCartney - "How Do You Sleep?"
Jesse McCartney's "How Do You Sleep" is the third single from the album Departure. Both the original version and the remix featuring Ludacris showcase an underrated artist.
Paul McCartney - Fine Line
This single is a preview for the album 'Chaos and Creation In the Backyard.'
Metro Station - "Shake It"
"Shake It" is the breakthrough pop single for the band Metro Station. Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso of the band are related to stars of the TV series Hannah Montana.
M.I.A. - "Paper Planes"
"Paper Planes" is the first major pop single hit by M.I.A. in the US. The song has generated some controversy for its use of gunshots in the song's chorus.
Mika - Grace Kelly
This is Mika's first single and a #1 pop smash in the UK.
Christina Milian featuring Young Jeezy - Say I
This is the first single from the album 'So Amazin',' is reviewed. The song was recorded with production from Cool and Dre.
My Chemical Romance - Teenagers
The song details reasons behind violent actions by teenagers.
Ne-Yo - So Sick
This single precedes the album 'In My Own Words.'
Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
A celebration of the latest in gold, silver and jewelled dental appliances.
New Kids on the Block - "Summertime"
"Summertime" is the first new record from New Kids on the Block in 14 years.
Nickelback - Far Away
This is the 3rd top 40 pop hit single from the album 'All the Right Reasons.'
Nickelback - "Gotta Be Somebody"
"Gotta Be Somebody" is Nickelback's lead single from the album 'Dark Horse.' It was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange.
Nickelback - If Everyone Cared
This Nickleback song promotes world peace in lyrics and the accompanying video.
Nickelback - Photograph
This is the leadoff single from the Canadian band's album 'All the Right Reasons.'
Nickelback - Savin' Me
This is the second pop single from the album 'All the Right Reasons.'
Colby O'Donis featuring Akon - "What You Got"
"What You Got" is the debut pop hit by Akon's protege Colby O'Donis. Akon appears in the music video that supports the song.
Kelly Osbourne - One Word
Review of Kelly Osbourne's lead single from her album 'Sleeping In the Nothing.'
Panic! at the Disco - I Write Sins Not Tragedies
The second Panic! at the Disco single from the album 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.'
Sean Paul - We Be Burnin'
This is the first single from the album 'The Trinity.' Sean Paul's music combines elements of dancehall, hip hop, and reggae.
Katy Perry - "I Kissed a Girl"
"I Kissed a Girl" is the breakthrough pop single for singer-songwriter Katy Perry. It was produced by Dr. Luke.
Pharrell featuring Kanye West - Number 1
An unprecedented collaboration by 2 of the top producers in pop, hip hop and r&b.
Pink - Stupid Girls
This song is a response to female celebrities who appear less than intelligent. The song is the first single from Pink's upcoming album 'I'm Not Dead.'
Pink - U + Ur Hand
This is the third single from the album 'I'm Not Dead.' The song was produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke.
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
Hey There Delilah is the pop breakthrough hit single by the band Plain White T's. It is a ballad that is a shift of direction from much of the band's rock music.
Daniel Powter - Bad Day
This is the first hit single by the Canadian artist. 'American Idol' is using "Bad Day" as a closing theme during season 5.
Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu
The burlesque stage group hit the top of the pop charts in the summer of 2005 with "Don't Cha." This is their second single.
Pussycat Dolls - "When I Grow Up"
This is the first single from the Pussycat Dolls' 'Doll Domination' album. It was produced by Rodney Jerkins.
Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons
This is the 4th single from the album 'PCD.'
Pussycat Dolls featuring will.i.am - Beep
This is the 3rd single from the album 'PCD.'
Ray J featuring Yung Berg - "Sexy Can I"
"Sexy Can I" is the first single from Ray J's album 'All I Feel.' It features rapper Yung Berg.
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down
This breakthrough pop single was written to raise awareness of the problem of domestic violence.
Rihanna - Don't Stop the Music
"Don't Stop the Music" is Rihanna's 4th pop hit from the album 'Good Girl Gone Bad.' It was produced by Stargate and has hit #1 on dance charts in the US as well as pop charts across Europe. It was held back from being the album's 3rd single in favor of "Hate That I Love You" with Ne-Yo.
Rihanna - If It's Lovin' That You Want
This is the second single from the 'Music of the Sun' debut album.
Rihanna - Pon De Replay
Review of Rihanna's single 'Pon De Replay'
Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive
This is the second single from the album Good Girl Gone Bad. It is Rihanna's hardest rocking single yet and will be one of the top singles of summer 2007.
Rihanna - S.O.S. (Rescue Me)
This is the lead track from Rihanna's second album. The album will be released in April 2006.
Rihanna - "Take a Bow"
"Take a Bow" is a new single by Rihanna available on the re-release of the album 'Good Girl Gone Bad.' It was written by Ne-Yo and produced by Stargate.
Rihanna - Unfaithful
This song was co-written by Ne-Yo and Stargate, the team behind Ne-Yo's hit "So Sick."
Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
This is the first single from the album 'Good Girl Gone Bad.'
Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo - Hate That I Love You
"Hate That I Love You" is Rihanna's third single from the album 'Good Girl Gone Bad.' It features vocals from Ne-Yo and was written and produced by Stargate
Santana featuring Chad Kroeger - Into the Night
"Into the Night" is the lead single for the 'Ultimate Santana' greatest hits collection. Carlos Santana and Chad Kroeger performed the song together at the Fashion Rocks 2007 concert.
Saving Jane - Girl Next Door
This pop song has been slowly building in popularity across the country.
Nicole Scherzinger featuring will.i.am - Baby Love
"Baby Love" is the second single from Nicole Scherzinger's solo debut 'Her Name Is Nicole.' It includes a guest appearance and production from will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.
Shakira - Don't Bother
This is the first single from Shakira's English language album 'Oral Fixation Vol. 2.'
Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
This song is a variant on "Dance Like This," originally recorded by Wyclef Jean with Claudette Ortiz for the 'Havana Nights' movie soundtrack.
Shop Boyz - Party Like a Rockstar
Party Like a Rockstar is the debut hit single from Atlanta-based hip hop group Shop Boyz. It is a blend of hip hop and rock referred to as hood rock.
Jessica Simpson - A Public Affair
A dance song with sonic similarities to Madonna's classic "Holiday" and a piece from Diana Ross' hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
Jessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Review of These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Jessica Simpson featuring Willie Nelson. Includes discussion of the video for These Boots Are Made For Walkin'.
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Chasing Cars is Snow Patrol's American pop breakthrough single. The band's album 'Eyes Open' debuted at #1 in the UK, but it took a featured spot on the hit tv show 'Grey's Anatomy' for "Chasing Cars" to break into the US pop top 40.
Soulja Boy - Crank That
17-year-old Soulja Boy from Atlanta is climbing the charts with his single "Crank That." The dance that goes with the hit is a somewhat complicated series of steps that stars with the basics of snap dance to create a full routine. The song and dance have gained some very high profile supporters like Beyonce, Bow Wow, Omarion, and T-Pain
Jordin Sparks - Tattoo
This is the lead single from the first album by American Idol champ Jordin Sparks. The song was produced by Stargate
Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown - No Air
"No Air" is the second single from Jordin Sparks' debut album. It includes guest vocals from Chris Brown and was produced by the Underdogs.
Britney Spears - Gimme More
This is a comeback single released just before Britney Spears' appearance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. It is the first single by Spears since early 2005.
Britney Spears - Piece of Me
This is Britney Spears' answer to critics and the press who have been obsessed with the negative aspects of her personal life.
Gwen Stefani - 4 in the Morning
This is the 3rd single from the album 'The Sweet Escape' and is a collaboration between Gwen Stefani and No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal.
Gwen Stefani - Cool
Review of 'Cool,' the fourth single from Gwen Stefani's multi-platinum album 'Love, Angel, Music, Baby.' The single is co-written and produced by Dallas Austin.
Gwen Stefani - Luxurious
The fifth single from 'Love, Angel, Music, Baby'
Gwen Stefani - Wind It Up
Gwen Stefani's "Wind It Up" is built on top of a hook from "The Lonely Goatherd," a song originally featured in the musical 'The Sound of Music.' This is the first single from Gwen Stefani's second solo album 'The Sweet Escape.'
Gwen Stefani featuring Akon - The Sweet Escape (Song)
Review of The Sweet Escape, Gwen Stefani's second single from the album of the same name. The song features backing vocals from Akon.
Taylor Swift - Teardrops On My Guitar
"Teardrops On My Guitar" is Taylor Swift's pop breakthrough single. She is a teenage country singer/songwriter. The song details the emotions connected with seeing a friend, the object of your affections, in the arms of another.
Rob Thomas - This Is How a Heart Breaks
Review of the second single from Rob Thomas' album '...Something To Be.'
T.I. featuring Rihanna - "Live Your Life"
T.I. joins Rihanna in a superstar duet that hit the upper reaches of the charts instantly.
Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake - Give It To Me
The first single from the album 'Timbaland Presents Shock Value.' The song features vocals from Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
Timbaland featuring OneRepublic - Apologize
"Apologize," the 3rd single from Timbaland's album 'Shock Value,' features the band OneRepublic, according to the label. It actually is a OneRepublic record with Timbaland as producer.
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
"SexyBack" is the first single from Justin Timberlake's album 'FutureSex / LoveSounds.'
Justin Timberlake - Summer Love
This is Justin Timberlake's 4th single from the album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' The sound is a returned to his boy band past.
Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around...
What Goes Around... is Justin Timberlake's third single from the album FutureSex / LoveSounds. It is a change of pace to a midtempo ballad.
Justin Timberlake featuring T.I. - My Love
"My Love" is Justin Timberlake's second single from the album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' It features a rap fom hip hop star T.I. and was produced by Timbaland.
T-Pain - I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)
The song features raps by Mike Jones. It is the second single from the album 'Rapper Ternt Sanga.'
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
"Suddenly I See" is the followup single to "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall
Carrie Underwood - Inside Your Heaven and Independence Day
Review of the first single by Carrie Underwood, winner of American Idol Season 4.
Usher featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
This is the first single from Usher's 5th studio album. It features raps from Young Jeezy and was produced by Polow da Don.
Kanye West - Stronger
Stronger is a hit single from Kanye West's album Graduation. It features a sample from Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."
Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
West effortlessly combines pointed humor with a total command of the wide-ranging vocabulary of popular music.
will.i.am - I Got It From My Mama
"I Got It From My Mama" is the first single from will.i.am's 3rd solo album 'Songs About Girls.' He is one of the four members of Black Eyed Peas and a skillful producer for a variety of artists.
Robbie Williams - Rudebox 74
"Rudebox 74" takes Robbie Williams on a detour into 80's-influenced dance music.
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
Rehab is Amy Winehouse's breakthrough US hit single. The song comes from her second solo album Back to Black.
Elliott Yamin - Wait for You
Elliott Yamin's first hit single was produced by Stargate
Young Jeezy feat. Akon - Soul Survivor
This song features a chorus from Akon and is Young Jeezy's first major pop hit single.

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