[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 – December 2012

Missed Ke$ha reigning the Pop Chart? Guess what … ?

She’s back! Her latest, “Die Young,” hops into the No. 1 slot, a spot she hasn’t controlled since 2010! Of course,her fall rivalry with Rihanna and Bruno Mars continues, as each also ascends the chart, and A*M*E is also nearby. What a juicy way to end 2012! Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Ke$ha - “Die Young” (3)
2. Rihanna - “Diamonds” (4)
3. Bruno Mars - “Locked Out of Heaven” (5)
4. A*M*E – “Play the Game Boy” (7)
5. Psy – “Gangnam Style” (1)
6. Flo Rida - “I Cry” (-)
7. Adele - “Skyfall” (10)
8. Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj – “Beauty and the Beat” (-)
9. Pink - “Try” (-)
10. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” (2)

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

Psy‘s “Gangnam Style” looks good at No. 1!

The song rockets to the top spot as the craze reaches its peak. Debuts this month include Noelia, Swedish House Mafia, Ke$ha and Rihanna. Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Psy – “Gangnam Style” (5)
2. Alicia Keys - “Girl On Fire” (7)
3. Noelia - “My Everything” (-)
4. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - “Don’t You Worry Child” (-)
5. Miguel - “Adorn” (2)
6. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” (3)
7. Anita Baker - “Lately” (4)
8. Ke$ha - “Die Young” (-)
9. Deadmau5 feat. Chris James - “The Veldt” (1)
10. Rihanna - “Diamonds” (-)

[CHART] Pop – November 2012

Psy ascends to his rightful spot on the Pop Chart!

The “kinda K-Pop” global superstar jumps into the No. 1 slot, chased by debuts from Ke$ha, Rihanna and Bruno Mars, and a lower new addition by Adele. Let’s not forget A*M*E and Alex Clare, who are steadily climbing the chart. Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Psy – “Gangnam Style” (2)
2. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” (1)
3. Ke$ha - “Die Young” (-)
4. Rihanna - “Diamonds” (-)
5. Bruno Mars - “Locked Out of Heaven” (-)
6. Taylor Swift - “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (3)
7. A*M*E – “Play the Game Boy” (10)
8. Alex Clare – “Too Close” (9)
9. fun. – “Some Nights” (5)
10. Adele - “Skyfall” (-)

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

Deadmau5 is outspoken and now he’s No. 1!

The masked maker of mayhem paws his way to the top of That’s My Jam’s Top 10, sharing the chart with a slew of debuts that rocked the individual genre charts. Can the rodent rely on being safe at No. 1 in November? Guess you’ll have to wait and see. In the meantime, click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Deadmau5 feat. Chris James - “The Veldt” (-)
2. Miguel - “Adorn” (1)
3. Maroon 5 - “One More Night” (-)
4. Anita Baker - “Lately” (5)
5. Psy – “Gangnam Style” (-)
6. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum” (2)
7. Alicia Keys - “Girl On Fire” (-)
8. David Guetta feat. Sia – “She Wolf” (-)
9. Taylor Swift - “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (-)
10. Scissor Sisters - “Let’s Have a Kiki” (-)

[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] 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” (-)