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Top 100 Pop Songs 2009

The Best of the Year

By , About.com Guide

90. Timbaland featuring Justin Timberlake - "Carry Out"

Timbaland - Shock Value IICourtesy Interscope

It really doesn't match the quality of some of their past collaborations, but any time Timbaland and Justin Timberlake combine forces in the studio, the result is worth hearing.

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89. Daughtry - "No Surprise

DaughtryCourtesy RCA

Daughtry are the sound of mainstream rock today, and "No Surprise" is possibly stronger than any of the singles off their four million selling debut album. A wall of guitar is topped off by Chris Daughtry's gravelly but clear vocals and skillfully crafted lyrics.

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88. Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake - "Love Sex Magic"

Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake - "Love Sex Magic"Courtesy Jive Records

A spare dance beat bathed in funky, retro 70's style R&B guitar is a great foundation for the two stars to play off each other. This doesn't have the lyrical potency of Ciara's "Like a Boy," but fans of sparkling dance-pop were smiling.

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87. Nickelback - "If Today Was Your Last Day"

Nickelback - "If Today Was Your Last Day"Courtesy Roadrunner Records

Nickelback's thoughtful meditation on living every moment like it's your last looks destined to be an instant graduation day classic.

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86. Jesse McCartney featuring Ludacris - "How Do You Sleep?"

Jesse McCartney - Departure: RechargedCourtesy Hollywood Records

Jesse McCartney may be one of the most underrated artists in pop music today. "How Do You Sleep?" is another solid example of why pop fans should pay attention to this former child actor. Sweet pop-soul really doesn't get a whole lot better than this.

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85. Iyaz - "Replay"

Iyaz - ReplayCourtesy Reprise Records

Iyaz followed Sean Kingston out of the Caribbean with this big debut. Now I'm sure more than a few fans' iPods are stuck on replay.

84. Asher Roth - "I Love College"

Asher Roth - "I Love College"Courtesy Universal Motown

Yes, it's gimmicky, and it can be terribly annoying. However, the debut from rapper Asher Roth is also memorable whether you are nodding in agreement or offended by the sentiments of the song.

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83. Beyonce - "Diva"

Beyonce - I Am...Sasha FierceCourtesy Columbia Records

One of the quirkiest songs from Beyonce's phenomenal I Am...Sasha Fierce album. The kinetic energy is positively infectious, and don't forget to check out the video.

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82. Eminem - "Beautiful"

Eminem - RelapseCourtesy Interscope

Eminem heads for inspiration territory here. It was one of the first songs he finished after pulling himself together in rehab.

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81. Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce - "Telephone"

Lady GaGa - The Fame MonsterCourtesy Interscope

Lady Gaga joins superstar Beyonce in one of two collaborations this year between the pair. This song is a club stomper sure to get fans on the dance floor.

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