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Whitney Houston featuring Jordin Sparks - "Celebrate"

"Celebrate" is considered to be the final recording of Whitney Houston. It will be included on the soundtrack to the movie 'Sparkle' which she had completed filming before her untimely death. The song is a duet with co-star Jordin Sparks. The song was produced by R. Kelly.

David Guetta - "Titanium" featuring Sia

"Titanium" is a single from David Guetta's 'Nothing But the Beat' album. It is a worldwide top 10 pop hit.

Ellie Goulding - "Lights"

"Lights" is the US breakthrough pop hit single for British artist Ellie Goulding. It is both a dance and pop hit in the US.

Fiona Apple - "Every Single Night"

"Every Single Night" is the first single from singer-songwriter Fiona Apple's album 'The Idler Wheel...' It is her first new single in six years.

Carly Rae Jepsen - "Call Me Maybe"

"Call Me Maybe" is the breakthrough pop hit for Carly Rae Jepsen, a former 'Canadian Idol' contestant. It was a #1 hit in Canada in 2011 then broke through to US charts in 2012.

Pitbull - "Back In Time"

"Back In Time" is the first single from the soundtrack to the movie Men In Black 3. It samples the 50s classic "Love Is Strange" by Mickey and Sylvia.

Wallpaper - "F**king Best Song Everrr"

"F**king Best Song Everrr" is the pop radio breakthrough song for Oakland pop hip hop collective Wallpaper. The group is led by vocalist, producer, and songwriter Ricky Reed.

Karmin - "Brokenhearted"

"Brokenhearted" is the breakthrough mainstream pop single by the duo Karmin. It was produced by Benny Blanco and will be included on the album 'Hello.'

The Wanted - "Gold Forever"

"Gold Forever" is the second US released single for British boy band The Wanted. It was a top 3 hit for the group in the UK and the lead single from the album 'Battleground.'

One Direction - "What Makes You Beautiful"

"What Makes You Beautiful" is the first single from former X Factor UK contestants One Direction. It was a #1 pop hit in the UK and the group's breakthrough single in the US.

Haley Reinhart - "Free"

"Free" is the first single from Haley Reinhart, former contestant on American Idol. The song was produced by Busbee. It will be included on her debut album Listen Up!

Nicki Minaj - "Starships"

"Starships" is the first single from Nicki Minaj's album 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.' It was co-produced by RedOne, Carl Falk, and Rami Yacoub

Gotye - "Somebody That I Used To Know" featuring Kimbra

"Somebody That I Used To Know" is the breakthrough pop single in the US for Australian artist Gotye. It also features New Zealand singer/songwriter Kimbra.

fun. - "We Are Young"

"We Are the Young" is the first single from fun's album 'Some Nights.' It became the band's breakthrough single being covered on 'Glee' and topping the iTunes sales chart.

The Wanted - "Glad You Came"

"Glad You Came" is a single from 'Battleground,' the second album by British boy band The Wanted. It is being promoted as the group's first single in the US.

Carrie Undwerwood - "Good Girl"

"Good Girl" is the first single from Carrie Underwood's fourth studio album. It straddles genres incorporating elements of country, pop, and rock. The song was produced by long time collaborator Mark Bright.

Calvin Harris - "Feel So Close"

"Feel So Close" is a single from Calvin Harris' upcoming third studio album. It is also his first hit single as lead artist in the US following his featured appearance on Rihanna's #1 smash "We Found Love."

Bruce Springsteen - "We Take Care Of Our Own"

"We Take Care Of Our Own" is the first single from Bruce Springsteen's 17th studio album 'Wrecking Ball.' It was produced by Ron Aniello and features Willie Nile on backing vocals.

Train - "Drive By"

"Drive By" is the first single from Train's upcoming sixth studio album. It was put together by the same team that created the massively successful "Hey, Soul Sister."

Neon Trees - "Everybody Talks"

"Everybody Talks" is the first single from Neon Trees' second album 'Picture Show.' The song was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.

Dev and Enrique Iglesias - "Naked"

"Naked" is the third single from Dev's upcoming album 'The Night the Sun Came Up.' It was produced by the Cataracs and the vocals are shared with Enrique Iglesias.

Christina Perri - "A Thousand Years"

"A Thousand Years" is the second single from the soundtrack to the film 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1.' Christina Perri recorded it specifically for the film.

LMFAO - "Sexy and I Know It"

"Sexy and I Know It" is LMFAO's follow up to their worldwide smash hit "Party Rock Anthem." It is produced by Party Rock and included on the album 'Sorry For Party Rocking.'

Taio Cruz - "Hangover" featuring Flo Rida

"Hangover" is the first single from Taio Cruz' upcoming second studio album released in the US 'TY.O.' It was produced by Dr. Luke.

Bruno Mars - "It Will Rain"

"It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars is the first single from the soundtrack to the film 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1.' It is Bruno Mars' first new music since his smash hit debut album 'Doo-Wops and Hooligans.'

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