Pop Hits

Hey guys, Tyler here with the newest pop songs!

“Back To December” Taylor Swift

After selling over one million copies in one week of her sophomore album Speak Now, Taylor is now onto her second single “Back To December.” It is a typical song from Taylor Swift as she yet again sings about a guy. But this time around, Taylor is putting the blame on herself instead of the guy. It slow ballad with both a pop and country sound mixed but overall, the song is average. Expect it to be yet another country-pop crossover hit for Taylor.

“Hold My Hand” Michael Jackson & Akon

While you would expect a song released after Michael’s death to blow you out of the water, “Hold My Hand” doesn’t quite do that. However, while it is a simple pop song, it is a meaningful song that has everything in it that Michael’s fans loved about him. The song basically emphasizes that you shouldn’t fight the love, but go along with it because it will bring happiness in the end. While Michael’s vocals are not what they use to be, they are still very effective to listeners. Add Akon to the song and “Hold My Hand” is a guaranteed hit.

“Coming Home” Diddy-Dirty Money

Diddy and his two ladies, know as Dirty Money, have a surprise hit on their hands. A lot of it has to do with the chorus, which is sung by Skylar Grey.  Grey not only wrote this song, but wrote one of the biggest hits of this year, “Love The Way You Lie.” With Grey as the songwriter and Jay-Z as the producer of the song, you automatically know it will be a hit before you even listen to it. Diddy’s raps are nothing special, but good enough to keep you listening. It’s about time Diddy has a hit!

“Rocketeer” Far*East Movement f/ Ryan Tedder

Everyone was dancing to their hit “Like A G6” this fall, now Far*East Movement are slowing things down with their second single, “Rocketeer.” As the four members of Far*East Movement rap about professing their romantic devotion to a lucky lady by asking her to join them on the ride of a lifetime, the chorus makes me the song so much better with guest vocals from OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder. Not to mention, it samples the beat to Justin Bieber’s hit “Somebody To Love.” While “Rocketeer” is no G6, it has the potential to rocket to the top of the charts.