These songs not only define pop, but they define the lives of their fans.

She succeeded, with the end result being a track that would stand the test of time.

“Just Dance” quickly topped the charts, receiving critical praise and popularity among listeners.

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“Just Dance” quickly topped the charts, receiving critical praise and popularity among listeners.

“Watermelon Sugar” is everything that summer is,with a light beach vibe and a catchy chorus.

The song was definitely a commercial success, evenwinning Styles a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.

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It has allowed the singer to show off his songwriting skills and become more experimental in his future projects.

Her Grammys performance also highlighted the community in the music industry amid the California wildfires.

Britney Spears has no shortage of pop hits.

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She has had a long and successful career, and has amassed a huge fan following over the years.

Her vocals are on point, the production is perfect, making for a memorable pop hit.

…Taylor Swift was able to thrive, not just survive, in her new genre.

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This song is a masterclass in songwriting, showing off Swift’s storytelling and lyrical abilities.

The album it is featured on,1989, was the artist’s transitional album going from country to pop.

It spent 14 consecutive weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100and has over 5.5 million views on YouTube.

It’s easy to sing along to and remember.

Whether you love it or not, it’sundeniable how much this song influenced the pop music scene.

With40 albums in his discography, Princeleft a major mark on the music industry.

The catchy and upbeat nature of the tune is what makes it a certifiable pop hit.

The song reached number one in almost 40 countries and has been a consistent staple of pop culture.

It has been revered as one of the best pop songs of all time, and for good reason.

It has catchy lyrics and a great build from beginning to end.