11. Fall Out Boy - "My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark (Light Em Up)"
Courtesy Island
"My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark" is the first new record by Fall Out Boy since the band went on hiatus in 2009. The uptempo rock hit borrows influences from arena rock and hip hop.
12. Icona Pop - "I Love It" featuring Charli XCX
Courtesy Ten Records
Swedish duo Icona Pop bring punk attitudes and intensity to contemporary dance pop. The result is an exhilarating track that just may have you singing along and pumping your fists in the air. The song has become a major pop hit around the world reaching the top 10 on the pop singles charts in Australia and New Zealand.
13. Justin Timberlake - "Suit and Tie" featuring Jay-Z
Courtesy RCA
Justin Timberlake has returned to the pop music spotlight with this hit. It borrows sounds from classic early 1970s Memphis soul which is a key element of Justin Timberlake's musical heritage. Jay-Z makes a featured appearance contributing raps to the mix.
14. Taylor Swift - "I Knew You Were Trouble"
Courtesy Big Machine
"I Knew You Were Trouble" is Taylor Swift's second big hit single from the album Red. Pop master Max Martin co-wrote and co-produced the song that incorporates elements of dubstep in the production.
15. Olly Murs - "Troublemaker" featuring Flo Rida
Courtesy Epic
16. fun - "Carry On"
Courtesy Fueled By Ramen
"Carry On" is an encouraging song to support surviving difficult times. It is the follow up to two smash hit singles by the band fun. Don't miss the searing 20 second guitar solo from band member Jack Antonoff.
17. Selena Gomez - "Come and Get It"
Courtesy Hollywood Records
For her official solo debut Selena Gomez pulls together a wide range of influences from Bollywood to contemporary electronic dance music. She is emerging into adulthood as an artist growing beyond the Disney teen pop factory.
18. Drake - "Started From the Bottom"
Courtesy Cash Money
Drake previews his upcoming third solo album Nothing Was the Same with this track that addresses his background. Drake's most recent album Take Care has sold nearly two million copies. It included four top 20 pop hit singles.
19. Taylor Swift - "22"
Courtesy Big Machine
Taylor Swift is working once again with the Max Martin pop factory. This time she sings about what it's like to be age 22. It's another instant hit for Taylor Swift.
20. Krewella - "Alive"
Courtesy Krewella
Chicago based electronic dance music group Krewella are breaking into the pop charts with the single "Alive." It is an uptempo inspirational song.
