These are the 40 current songs that the world is hearing. They are the current definition of pop music.
Most recent additions:
- John Mayer - "Who Says" - #20
- Justin Bieber - "One Less Lonely Girl" - #31
- OneRepublic - "All the Right Moves" - #34
- Michael Buble - "Haven't Met You Yet" - #35
- Jesse McCartney featuring T-Pain - "Body Language" - #40
1. Britney Spears - "3"
Courtesy Jive Records
Britney Spears collaborates with Max Martin. Irresistibly catchy dance pop with sexually blatant lyrics that may cause raised eyebrows. In other words, this is the Britney we all know and love.
Entered chart: October 2, 2009
Peak position: 1
2. Miley Cyrus - "Party In the USA"
Courtesy Hollywood
Miley Cyrus seems to just get better with each single. This mid-tempo reflective tune shows a new majority in complexity of subject matter and distinctiveness of the Miley Cyrus vocal approach.
Entered chart: July 21, 2009
Peak position: 1
3. Owl City - "Fireflies"
Courtesy Republic
This is a triumph for the unsung home recording geniuses out there. The sound of twinkling synthesizers and whimsical lyrics is irresistibly catchy.
Entered chart: September 26, 2009
Peak position: 4
4. Jason DeRulo - "Whatcha Say"
Courtesy Warner Bros.
Jason DeRulo who has worked with artists such as Lil Wayne, Pitbull, and Cassie steps out front with his own smash hit single. "Whatcha Say" samples Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" and bathes the song in processed electronic effects.
Entered chart: August 28, 2009
Peak position: 2
5. Lady GaGa - "Paparazzi"
Courtesy Interscope
All of the controversy as well as blood and death imagery in the video and performances should not disguise that fact that "Paparazzi" is Lady GaGa's best single to this point. It is truly haunting electro pop with a real message about the hazards of fame.
Entered chart: September 18, 2009
Peak position: 4
6. Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"
Courtesy RCA
It is the return of classic American rock to the pop top 40 with the Kings of Leon.
Entered chart: July 10, 2009
Peak position: 1
7. Pitbull - "Hotel Room Service"
Courtesy Sony
Latin rapper Pitbull continues the hot streak begun with "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)." His music provides a very welcome Latin touch to current pop radio.
Entered chart: August 21, 2009
Peak position: 4
8. Iyaz - "Replay"
Courtesy Reprise Records
Think Sean Kingston in a significantly smoother mode. It is no surprise that Caribbean export Iyaz is brought to us by Kingston's benefactor, producer J.R. Rotem.
Entered chart: October 2, 2009
Peak position: 8
9. Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne - "Down"
Courtesy Cash Money Records
Jay Sean is one of the first British artists of Indian descent to make a significant impact on the US pop charts, but it is with music on the Cash Money rap label that shows very few influences from his ethnic background.
Entered chart: July 21, 2009
Peak position: 1
10. Beyonce - "Sweet Dreams"
Courtesy Columbia
Beyonce delivers catchy electro pop here that has a darker underbelly. Don't miss the stunning video that accompanies "Sweet Dreams."
Entered chart: September 4, 2009
Peak position: 10
