top 40 de esta semana

These are the 40 current songs that the world is hearing. They are the current definition of pop music.

Most recent additions:

* Green Day - "Know Your Enemy" "#32
* Pink - "Please Don't Leave Me" #33
* Eminem - "We Made You" #35
* Kevin Rudolf featuring Rick Ross - "Welcome To the World" #39
* Plain White T's - "1,2,3,4" #40

1. Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow"
"Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow""Courtesy A&M

The Black Eyed Peas are back with a beat happy electronic tune that references 80's electro while sounding absolutely contemporary. Electronic music may be one of the hottest pop trends today, but this song is unique.

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Entered chart: March 26, 2009

Peak position: 1
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2. Lady GaGa - "Poker Face"
"Lady GaGa - Poker Face"Courtesy Interscope

The second hit single from Lady GaGa is her best yet. It might take a few time listening to sink in, but this is state of the art in the 80's-drenched electropop boom.

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Entered chart: March 26, 2009

Peak position: 1
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3. Flo Rida - "Right Round"
"Flo Rida"Courtesy Atlantic Records

Rapper Flo Rida proves once again he has a way with a catchy hook. This song that borrows the spirit of Dead or Alive's classic "You Spin Me Round" is an example of hip hop meeting melodic pop.

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Entered chart: February 11, 2009

Peak position: 2
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4. T.I. featuring Justin Timberlake - "Dead and Gone"
"T.I. - Paper Trail"Courtesy Atlantic Records

T.I. and Justin Timberlake combine forces with a dark-toned cautionary song that leaves hope for a better tomorrow. Their performance of the song at the 2009 Grammy Awards was one of the night's highlights.

Entered chart: February 11, 2009

Peak position: 4
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5. Soulja Boy featuring Sammie - "Kiss Me Thru the Phone"
"Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - isouljaboytellem"Courtesy Interscope

Here Soulja Boy Tell 'Em defies the odds and avoids the one hit wonder curse. Here he settles into a smooth R&B groove showing some admirable musical depth.

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Entered chart: April 6, 2009

Peak position: 5
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6. Beyonce - "Halo"
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Beyonce steps on the gas for hot and heavy romance here. This is the perfect song right now for those in the process of falling in love.

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Entered chart: February 11, 2009

Peak position: 6
7. Miley Cyrus - "The Climb"
"Miley Cyrus - "The Climb""Courtesy Hollywood Records

It's Miley Cyrus in big ballad mode. The song rides the undefined edge between pop and country so is a simultaneous hit on both charts. This is the sound of country crossover today. It's virtually indistinguishable from mainstream pop.

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Entered chart: March 26, 2009

Peak position: 7
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8. Kid Cudi - "Day 'n Nite"
"Kid Cudi - "Day 'n' Nite""Courtesy Fool's Gold

This American rapper found his first success with "Day 'n Nite" in Europe. However, he is now starting to climb the charts at home as well. The distinctive dance beats give the whole record a sort of European feel.

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Entered chart: April 16, 2009

Peak position: 8
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9. Britney Spears - "If U Seek Amy"
"Britney Spears - "If U Seek Amy""Courtesy Jive Records

Britney Spears may have experienced a swirl of controversy around her latest single, but the simple fact is it is one catchy pop hit. You will be singing along in spite of yourself.

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Entered chart: March 26, 2009

Peak position: 8
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10. Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake - "Love Sex Magic"
"Ciara and 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. The spirit of classic Janet Jackson hovers over the music here.

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Entered chart: April 6, 2009

Peak position: 9
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11. 3OH!3 - "Don't Trust Me"
"3OH!3 - "Don't Trust Me""Courtesy Photo Finish Recordings

The duo 3OH!3 skate the line between clever and annoyingly amateurish. Bratty, insolent and irreverent, the song does actually work. You can be offended, but I suggest dancing instead.

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Entered chart: April 16, 2009

Peak position: 11
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12. All-American Rejects - "Gives You Hell"
"All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell"Courtesy Interscope

All-American Rejects turn in a distinctively pop direction with this anthemic tune. You'll be singing along the first time through.

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Entered chart: October 7, 2008

Peak position: 3
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13. Flo Rida featuring Wynter - "Sugar"
"Flo Rida featuring Wynter - "Sugar""Courtesy Atlantic Records

This type of sample-based froth is not the peak of pop artistry, but it is the first smash hit of 2009 to channel the spirit of summer.

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Entered chart: April 6, 2009

Peak position: 13
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14. Shinedown - "Second Chance"
"Shinedown - "Second Chance""Courtesy Atlantic Records

This single from Shinedown has been equally appealing to mainstream rock and modern rock fans.

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Entered chart: April 16, 2009

Peak position: 14
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15. Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain - "Blame It"
"Jamie Foxx - Intuition"Courtesy J Records

T-Pain runs the voice of Jamie Foxx through the auto tune processor. The video for "Blame It" is state of the art celebrity music video excess.

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Entered chart: April 6, 2009

Peak position: 12
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16. Kelly Clarkson - "My Life Would Suck Without You"
"Kelly Clarkson - "My Life Would Suck Without You""Courtesy Sony BMG

Kelly Clarkson storms back into the pop mainstream with a hail of synths, drums and clever lyrics.

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Entered chart: January 14, 2009

Peak position: 1
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17. The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name"
"The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name""Courtesy Columbia Records

The Ting Tings roll out raw, minimalist pop. Every component here is pressed into service as part of a tune that will have you out of your seat dancing and shouting along.

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Entered chart: March 26, 2009

Peak position: 13
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18. Jesse McCartney featuring Ludacris - "How Do You Sleep?"
"Jesse McCartney"Photo by Michael Caulfield / Getty Images

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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Entered chart: April 6, 2009

Peak position: 13
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19. Matt Nathanson - "Come On Get Higher"
"Matt Nathanson - "Come On Get Higher""Courtesy Vanguard

Growing word of mouth and extensive touring have finally pulled singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson into the spotlight.

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Entered chart: October 30, 2008

Peak position: 20
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20. The Fray - "You Found Me"
"The Fray - "You Found Me""Courtesy Epic

The Colorado-based band The Fray bring their distinctive pop-rock sound back to the charts with a song featured in the promotion of a new TV season of the show Lost.

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Entered chart: December 10, 2008

Peak position: 6
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21. Pitbull - "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"
"Pitbull - "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)""Courtesy The Orchard

Latin rapper Pitbull inserts very welcome Latin sounds into the current top 40. Latin continues to increase in popularity in the US and belongs as part of the nation's overall pop picture.

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Entered chart: April 16, 2009

Peak position: 22
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22. Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis - "Just Dance"
"Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis - Just Dance"Courtesy Interscope

This irresistibly catchy dance pop is just what was needed to make Lady GaGa a star. And yes, the name is inspired by Queen's "Radio GaGa."

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Entered chart: October 7, 2008

Peak position: 1
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23. Kanye West - "Heartless"
"Kanye West - "Heartless""Courtesy Roc-a-Fella

There is more than a hint of influence from Akon in Kanye West's second single from the upcoming 808s and Heartbreak project.

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Entered chart: November 7, 2008

Peak position: 8
24. Katy Perry - "Thinking Of You"
"Katy Perry - "Thinking Of You""Courtesy Capitol Records

On her way to hit #3 Katy Perry slows the tempo down to demonstrate versatility.

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Entered chart: January 14, 2009

Peak position: 11
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25. Ne-Yo - "Mad"
"Ne-Yo - Year of the Gentleman"Courtesy Def Jam

Ne-Yo slows the tempo down here but continues to demonstrate that Michael Jackson influenced R&B is indeed timeless.

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Entered chart: January 14, 2009

Peak position: 14
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26. Pink - "Sober"
"Pink - "Sober""Courtesy LaFace

Pink shifts gears and delivers a ballad sound in defense of enjoying oneself free from the influence of alcohol.

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Entered chart: December 10, 2008

Peak position: 9
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27. Adele - "Chasing Pavements"
"Adele - 19"Courtesy XL

Adele took home the 2009 Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal for this haunting soulful ballad.

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Entered chart: December 10, 2008

Peak position: 10
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28. Kelly Clarkson - "I Do Not Hook Up"
"Kelly Clarkson - "I Do Not Hook Up""Courtesy RCA Records

Kelly Clarkson rocks here with the help of veteran producer Howard Benson. The lyrics are perhaps a reflection of the time in which abstinence and waiting until marriage for sex has become popular among young people.

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Entered chart: April 16, 2009

Peak position: 28
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29. O.A.R. - "Shattered (Turn the Car Around)"
"O.A.R. - Shattered (Turn the Car Around)"Courtesy Atlantic

One of the songs currently climbing the charts that is most likely to make you wonder and not remember who the artist is. O.A.R. have been introducing themselves to Dave Matthews Band fans on tour, and this song has an absolute killer hook in the chorus.

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Entered chart: October 7, 2008

Peak position: 13
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30. Green Day - "Know Your Enemy"
"Green Day - "Know Your Enemy""Courtesy Reprise Records

Green Day play like punk pop heroes. "Know Your Enemy" is straightforward, guitar-based rock that will recharge the group's fans in advance of the album 21st Century Breakdown.

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Entered chart: April 27, 20009

Peak position: 32
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31. Pink - "Please Don't Leave Me"
"Pink - "Please Don't Leave Me""Courtesy LaFace Records

Pink's third single from her album Funhouse is representative of the softer, still highly melodic, side of Max Martin productions. Pink's slightly edgy, but highly catchy, tunes are a key sound in today's pop music.

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Entered chart: April 27, 2009

Peak position: 33
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32. Britney Spears - "Circus"
"Britney Spears - Circus"Courtesy Jive Records

Britney Spears delivers the title song from her hit album Circus. The accompanying video is as arresting as the song.

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Entered chart: January 14, 2009

Peak position: 6
33. Beyonce - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)"
"Beyonce - I Am..."Courtesy Columbia Records

A bravura performance by Beyonce at the 2008 American Music Awards blasted "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" into the upper reaches of the pop singles chart. It is an outstanding depiction of Beyonce's uptempo, fun-loving side as an artist.

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Entered chart: December 10, 2008

Peak position: 1
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34. Eminem - "We Made You"
"Eminem - "We Made You""Courtesy Aftermath

Eminem's latest will bring to mind his classic "Without Me." The commentary on how we create celebrity is a point well-taken, bu the approach this time by Eminem seems lacking a bit compared with his past nimble humor.

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Entered chart: April 27, 2009

Peak position: 35
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35. T.I. featuring Rihanna - "Live Your Life"
"T.I. - Paper Trail"Courtesy Atlantic Records

What is the pop music world without superstar duets? This one is more fun than most. The pair introduced it at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Entered chart: October 7, 2008

Peak position: 2
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36. John Legend featuring Andre 3000 - "Green Light"
"John Legend featuring Andre 3000 - "Green Light""Courtesy Sony

This was one of the best feel good singles of the year in 2008 but seemed to get buried somehow in the end of the year rush of new releases. Now pop radio has rediscovered the song and John Legend's honey vocals combined with Andre 3000's trademark sense of humor is climbing the charts as it well deserves.

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Entered chart: January 14, 2009

Peak position: 23
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37. David Cook - "Light On"
"David Cook - Light On"Courtesy RCA

This year's American Idol winner David Cook presents his take on the venerable rock power ballad. There is no mistaking the pure quality of his vocals.

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Entered chart: October 7, 2008

Peak position: 20
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38. Nickelback - "Gotta Be Somebody"
"Nickelback - Gotta Be Somebody"Courtesy Roadrunner

Nickelback return and very little has changed. Strong melody, and there is no one who really sounds quite like Chad Kroeger singing.

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Entered chart: October 7, 2008

Peak position: 10
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39. Kevin Rudolf featuring Rick Ross - "Welcome to the World"
"Kevin Rudolf - In the City"Courtesy Cash Money

It's difficult to pinpoint the sound of Kevin Rudolf. In some senses it could be called stadium R&B with the big, booming sound informed by hip hop and R&B rhythms.

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Entered chart: April 27, 2009

Peak position: 39
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40. Plain White T's - "1,2,3,4"
"Plain White T's - "1,2,3,4""Courtesy Hollywood Records

Plain White T's finally found a worthy followup to their mega-smash "Hey There Delilah." This song is sweet, romantic pop that cuts directly to the heart. Don't miss the video.

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Entered chart: April 27, 2009

Peak position: 40
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