[Best of 2012] Top Artists

We’ve seen where their music lands on the Top 100 songs of 2012, but which artists made the most impact on That’s My Jam’s Top 10, Dance, Pop and R&B charts? Based on their songs’ individual performances, here are the top 10 artists of 2012. Numbers in parentheses are rankings from 2011.

1. Usher (-)
2. Maroon 5 (-)
3. Rihanna (2)
4. Calvin Harris (-)
5. Carly Rae Jepsen (-)
6. Trey Songz (-)
7. Katy Perry (3)
8. Miguel (6)
9. The Wanted (-)
10. Avicii (-)

[Best of 2012] Top Pop Artists

We’ve seen where their music lands on the Top 40 Pop Songs of 2012, but which artists made the most impact on That’s My Jam’s Pop Charts? Based on their songs’ individual performances, here are the top 10 pop artists of 2012. The numbers in parentheses indicate their rankings from 2011.

1. Maroon 5 (9)
2. Katy Perry (1)
3. Carly Rae Jepsen (-)
4. Rihanna (2)
5. Flo Rida (-)
6. The Wanted (-)
7. Adele (6)
8. Kelly Clarkson (-)
9. fun. (-)
10. Ellie Goulding (-)

[Best of 2012] Top 40 Pop Songs

The songs that appeared on That’s My Jam’s 2012 Pop Charts followed in the tradition of slick production and bubble gum appeal. See which ones stood out from the pack and landed in the top 40 of this year-ending list.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
2. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake”
3. The Wanted - “Glad You Came”
4. Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa - “Payphone”
5. Kelly Clarkson – “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)”
6. Adele – “Set Fire to the Rain”
7. Ellie Goulding - “Lights”
8. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” 
9. One Direction – “What Makes You Beautiful”
10. Psy – “Gangnam Style”
11. Jessie J – “Domino”
12. fun. feat. Janelle Monáe – “We Are Young”
13. Ke$ha - “Die Young”
14. Justin Bieber – “Boyfriend”
15. LMFAO – “Sexy and I Know It”
16. Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jespen – “Good Time”
17. Rihanna - “Diamonds”
18. Taylor Swift - “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
19. Katy Perry - “Part of Me”
20. Rihanna – “Where Have You Been”
21. Flo Rida – “Whistle”
22. Nicki Minaj – “Starships” 
23. Pink – “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)”
24. Bruno Mars - “Locked Out of Heaven”
25. A*M*E – “Play the Game Boy”
26. Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – “We Found Love” 
27. Flo Rida – “Good Feeling”
28. fun. – “Some Nights”
29. Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody I Used to Know” 
30. Wonder Girls feat. School Gyrls – “The DJ is Mine” 
31. Gym Class Heroes feat. Neon Hitch - “Ass Back Home”
32. Bruno Mars – “It Will Rain”
33. Madonna feat. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. - “Give Me All Your Luvin’”
34. Flo Rida feat. Sia – “Wild Ones”
35. Katy Perry – “The One That Got Away”
36. Flo Rida - “I Cry”
37. Phillip Phillips – “Home”
38. Alex Clare – “Too Close”
39. Justin Bieber feat. Big Sean - “As Long as You Love Me” 
40. Adele - “Skyfall” 

[CHART] Pop – October 2012

Maroon 5 claims No. 1 in very changed Pop Chart!

The band survives a slew of debuts from Psy, fun., Alex Clare and A*M*E, the upward assault of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, and the downward decline suffered by Katy Perry, Flo Rida and Owl City. Next month promises to be interesting, as you may have heard that Pop Chart faves Adele, Ke$ha and Rihanna have released new tunes. Get chart info here.

1. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” (5)
2. Psy – “Gangnam Style” (-)
3. Taylor Swift - “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (8)
4. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” (1)
5. fun. – “Some Nights” (-)
6. Flo Rida – “Whistle” (3)
7. Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jespen – “Good Time” (6)
8. Justin Bieber feat. Big Sean - “As Long as You Love Me” (9)
9. Alex Clare – “Too Close” (-)
10. A*M*E – “Play the Game Boy” (-)

[CHART] Pop – September 2012

The California Gurl has returned to the top of the Pop Chart!

After a slew of No. 2s, Katy Perry finally notches another No. 1 — her first on That’s My Jam’s charts since “California Gurls” reigned in 2010. Meanwhile, Flo Rida‘s “Whistle” has worked its way up to No. 3, and Maroon 5, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber have added new tunes to this month’s list. Get chart info here.

1. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” (2)
2. Ellie Goulding - “Lights” (1)
3. Flo Rida – “Whistle” (9)
4. Pink – “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” (4)
5. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” (-)
6. Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jespen – “Good Time” (7)
7. Carly Rae Jespen – “Call Me Maybe” (3)
8. Taylor Swift - “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (-)
9. Justin Bieber feat. Big Sean - “As Long as You Love Me” (-)
10. Cher Lloyd – “Want U Back” (10)

[CHART] That’s My Jam Top 10 – August 2012

Avicii shines in the No. 1 slot!

The DJ climbs comfortably to the summit of this month’s That’s My Jam Top 10, while multiple new cuts make their debuts. Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Avicii – “Silhouettes” (-)
2. Ellie Goulding - “Lights” (10)
3. Usher feat. Rick Ross - “Lemme See” (4)
4. Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo - “Let’s Go” (-)
5. Miguel - “Adorn” (-)
6. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” (9)
7. Anita Baker - “Lately” (-)
8. Carly Rae Jespen – “Call Me Maybe” (2)
9. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum” (-)
10. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (1)

[CHART] Pop – August 2012

Ellie Goulding has de-throned Carly Rae Jespen on the Pop Chart!!

“Lights” ascends three spots to claim the top slot from the Canadian. That’s one of the few returning hits to surge ahead this month. New to the list are entries from Pink, Phillip Phillips, Flo Rida and Cher Lloyd. Get chart info here.

1. Ellie Goulding - “Lights” (4)
2. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” (3)
3. Carly Rae Jespen – “Call Me Maybe” (1)
4. Pink – “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” (-)
5. Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa - “Payphone” (2)
6. Phillip Phillips – “Home” (-)
7. Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jespen – “Good Time” (7)
8. Rihanna – “Where Have You Been” (5)
9. Flo Rida – “Whistle” (-)
10. Cher Lloyd – “Want U Back” (-)

[CHART] That’s My Jam Top 10 – July 2012

Eva Simons likes being at the top!

She managed to reach the peak of That’s My Jam’s Dance Chart and has now replicated the feat on That’s My Jam’s Top 10, debuting at No. 1. Many other new hits also fill out this month’s list. Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (-)
2. Carly Rae Jespen – “Call Me Maybe” (1)
3. Trey Songz – “Heart Attack” (9)
4. Usher feat. Rick Ross - “Lemme See” (-)
5. Ingrosso & Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder - “Calling (Lose My Mind)” (-)
6. Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa - “Payphone” (6)
7. Chris Brown - “Don’t Wake Me Up” (-)
8. Martin Solveig – “The Night Out” (-)
9. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” (-)
10. Ellie Goulding - “Lights” (-)

[CHART] Pop – July 2012

We call it: Carly Rae Jespen has the song of summer!

Ms. Jespen racks up her third consecutive month atop our Pop Chart with “Call Me Maybe.” She also manages to score a “Good Time” with her debut and duet with Owl City, who we last saw on this chart in 2010. Ellie Goulding and Usher add some electronic fare while many returning hits stay put or slip, save for Katy Perry‘s “Wide Awake,” which surges 9-3. Get chart info here.

1. Carly Rae Jespen – “Call Me Maybe” (1)
2. Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa - “Payphone” (2)
3. Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” (9)
4. Ellie Goulding - “Lights” (-)
5. Rihanna – “Where Have You Been” (5)
6. One Direction – “What Makes You Beautiful” (3)
7. Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jespen – “Good Time” (-)
8. Nicki Minaj – “Starships” (4)
9. Usher - “Scream” (-)
10. Pitbull – “Back in Time” (8)

[CHART] That’s My Jam Top 10 – June 2012

Carly Rae Jespen won’t be disconnected!