1. Ellie Goulding - "Love Me Like You Do"
Ellie Goulding's contribution to the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Of Grey is quickly becoming one of her biggest US pop hits. Max Martin and Tove Lo both contributed to the songwriting. "Love Me Like You Do" is already a top 10 pop hit across Scandinavia.
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2. Pitbull and Ne-Yo - "Time Of Our Lives"
Pitbull and Ne-Yo join forces on this song from Pitbull's album Globalization. They earlier collaborated on Pitbull's #1 pop smash "Give Me Everything." "Time Of Our Lives" is a hit across the rap and dance charts as well as mainstream pop.
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3. Taylor Swift - "Style"
"Style" is one of the most critically acclaimed songs on Taylor Swift's album 1989. It praises her relationship with One Direction's Harry Styles. Taylor Swift performed the song live at last month's Victoria Secret Fashion Show.
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4. Kelly Clarkson - "Heartbeat Song"
Kelly Clarkson's album Piece By Piece is set for a late February release. "Heartbeat Song" is the first single from the project. Kelly Clarkson has stated that the new album will remain primarily in the pop vein. "Heartbeat Song" is already a top 20 hit at adult contemporary and adult pop radio.
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5. Fall Out Boy - "Centuries"
Fall Out Boy performed "Centuries" live at this year's People's Choice Awards. It has been certified platinum for sales. It is a top 10 hit across rock and alternative radio while climbing inside the top 15 at adult pop as well. The group's new album American Beauty / American Psycho is their third to hit #1 on the album chart.
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6. Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney - "FourFiveSeconds"
This superstar collaboration is the first single from Rihanna's upcoming eighth studio album. Kanye West previewed the song last week at the iHeartMedia Music Summit. "FourFiveSeconds" is a stripped down production with folk influences. The trio will perform the song live at this year's Grammy Awards.
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7. Flo Rida - "G.D.F.R."
"G.D.F.R." stands for "Going Down For Real." Using elements of trap it finds Flo Rida digging deeper into hip hop elements than on many of his previous pop-oriented hits. That has resulted in the song climbing quickly into the top 10 on rap and R&B song charts.
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8. Nicki Minaj - "Truffle Butter" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne
"Truffle Butter" is an iTunes bonus track for Nicki Minaj's recent album The Pinkprint. It is a collaboration with her label mates Drake and Lil Wayne. The Pinkprint was a #2 hit on the album chart. It was also a top 10 hit in Canada.
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9. The Weeknd - "Earned It"
The Weeknd's new single "Earned It" is the second hit song from the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades of Grey. The full album will be released on February 10th and the film follows on February 13th. Canadian artist The Weeknd reached the pop top 10 late last year collaborating with Ariana Grande on "Love Me Harder."
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10. Ella Henderson - "Ghost"
The music video which accompanies "Ghost" was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana. The song has become a top 10 pop hit around the world for newcomer Ella Henderson. Here in the US it is a top 10 hit at adult pop radio.
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