Top 25 Songs of 2010

BET.com looks back at some of the year's top songs.

Top 25 Songs of 2010 - Album sales may be on the constant decline, but the single business is still booming. As the year comes to a close, BET.com looks back at the Top 25 songs of 2010.

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Top 25 Songs of 2010 - Album sales may be on the constant decline, but the single business is still booming. As the year comes to a close, BET.com looks back at the Top 25 songs of 2010.

25.Miguel featuring J. Cole "All I Want Is You" - Miguel’s “All I Want Is You” was inescapable on radio in 2010. The single peaked at no. 58 on Billboard Hot 100, no. 7 on the R&B charts and helped expand J. Cole’s fan base.

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25.Miguel featuring J. Cole "All I Want Is You" - Miguel’s “All I Want Is You” was inescapable on radio in 2010. The single peaked at no. 58 on Billboard Hot 100, no. 7 on the R&B charts and helped expand J. Cole’s fan base.

24.Gyptian "Hold You" - Arguably the biggest dancehall jam of the year, “Hold You” got so hot, Nicki Minaj had to remix it herself.

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24.Gyptian "Hold You" - Arguably the biggest dancehall jam of the year, “Hold You” got so hot, Nicki Minaj had to remix it herself.

23.Lil Wayne featuring Drake - This Drake-assisted track kept Weezy’s buzz alive during the tail end of the rapper’s eight-month incarceration. It peaked at no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped “I’m Not a Human Being” reach no. 1 after being released on Wayne’s birthday.

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23.Lil Wayne featuring Drake - This Drake-assisted track kept Weezy’s buzz alive during the tail end of the rapper’s eight-month incarceration. It peaked at no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped “I’m Not a Human Being” reach no. 1 after being released on Wayne’s birthday.

22.Rihanna featuring Drake "What's My Name? - Rih Rih's latest banger may be brand new, but it's so hot, it still deserves to be mentioned among the year's best. Featuring Drake, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and gave fans the Rihanna/Drake collabo they'd been yearning for.

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22.Rihanna featuring Drake "What's My Name? - Rih Rih's latest banger may be brand new, but it's so hot, it still deserves to be mentioned among the year's best. Featuring Drake, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and gave fans the Rihanna/Drake collabo they'd been yearning for.

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Soulja Boy Vs. Fabolous - Everyone had something to say about Soulja Boy’s alleged cocaine incident with Kat Stacks, including Fabolous. "Lettin Kat Stacks in ur hotel room alone is #StupidBoySwag," Fabolous Fab tweeted this summer. "All u rappers pay attention, that right there is called #StupidBoySwag* AYYYY." Fab later deleted some of the tweets, but it wasn’t enough to prevent DeAndre from responding to the BK MC. "I will murder that ni**a fab in a freestyle battle he garbage compared to soulja boy," SB tweeted. "I t

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21.Soulja Boy "Pretty Boy Swag" - Soulja Boy’s sure come a long way from being considered a one-hit wonder. SB added another hit to his catalogue with this infection ode to fly pretty boys.

20.Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris "Baby" - Bieber Fever spread onto urban markets when his Ludacris-assisted smash single peaked at no. 3 on the charts. The song’s video is the most viewed in YouTube history. Over 414 million served…and counting.

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20.Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris "Baby" - Bieber Fever spread onto urban markets when his Ludacris-assisted smash single peaked at no. 3 on the charts. The song’s video is the most viewed in YouTube history. Over 414 million served…and counting.

19.Erykah Badu "Window Seat" - This seemingly standard single made headlines when its controversial video featuring a naked Badu walking on the Grassy Knoll premiered online. The clip sparked discussion and served as ideal promotion for “New Amerykah Part Two;” but more importantly, it was vintage Badu. Dope!

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19.Erykah Badu "Window Seat" - This seemingly standard single made headlines when its controversial video featuring a naked Badu walking on the Grassy Knoll premiered online. The clip sparked discussion and served as ideal promotion for “New Amerykah Part Two;” but more importantly, it was vintage Badu. Dope!

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18.Lloyd Banks featuring Juelz Santana "Beamer, B - Just when you thought G-Unit was done for, the crew’s Boy Wonder took Lost Boyz’s whip appeal formula and rode it onto the charts. Released independently, the single sparked a bidding war to acquire Banks’ services. EMI won.

Wiz Khalifa - Down the line, I don’t know where it got messed up. And this is a short amount of time that we’re talking about too. It’s just real unfortunate, because I’m such a positive person. So it kind of sucked when I get on there and see her talking so bad. I’m not the first rapper that she’s ever met before.

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17.Wiz Khalifa "Black and Yellow" - Wiz’s “Black and Yellow” became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ unofficial anthem and reached no. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Initially slated to be a setup record for his debut, the song’s organic rise proved Wiz was a bankable artist and added sting to his already deafening buzz.

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16.Nicki Minaj "Your Love" - Nick bounced back from the underwhelming "Massive Attack" with the saccharine "Your Love." The single received massive spins, became the first no. 1 single by a female rapper in eight years and put skeptics right back on Minaj's bandwagon.

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16.Nicki Minaj "Your Love" - Nick bounced back from the underwhelming "Massive Attack" with the saccharine "Your Love." The single received massive spins, became the first no. 1 single by a female rapper in eight years and put skeptics right back on Minaj's bandwagon.

Sexy Addition - Atlantic Records recording artist Trey Songz is slated to be the opening act for Jay-Z’s “Blueprint 3” tour. The tour, which also features Young Jeezy, is set to kick off February 20.

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15.Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj "Bottoms Up" - High off the success of “Ready,” Trigga Trey scored his biggest single yet with “Bottoms Up.” Featuring Nicki’s schizophrenic flow, the single peaked at no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and set the table for Trey’s second gold record.

12. Diddy's "O Let's Do It" Remix Verse - Puff may not write his own verses, but he’s always delivered them well. His swag abruptly skyrocketed to one-hundred-thousand-trillion when he laced a nearly flawless verse filled with big-money talk on Waka Flocka Flocka’s “O Let’s Do It” remix. The general consensus is that it’s one the best verses of Puff’s career, but no one knows who to big up for it. While some speculated that Ross, who also appears on the song, wrote the verse for Diddy, the identity of the ghostwriter has yet to be confirmed.

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14.Waka Flocka Flame featuring Diddy and Rick Ros - Waka Flocka’s “O Let’s Do It” Remix was so good, it nearly voided the original. Diddy took center stage as he delivered a stuntastic verse, arguably his best since “It’s All About the Benjamins.” The song didn’t chart high, but became a sure-shot party-starter.

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13.Drake featuring Swizz Beatz "Fancy" - Swizzie was apparently one of the keys to a hit this past year. Drake tapped the super-producer for “Thank Me Later’s” most popular single.

Jay-Z - Six is the magic number for the veteran rapper-cum-author. "Empire State of Mind" is competing for Record of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Collabo and Best Rap Song, while "On to the Next One" featuring Swizz Beatz, is nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Jigga's Blueprint 3 is also nominated for Best Rap Album.

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12.Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz "On to the Next One - On the heels of his first no. 1 hit, Hov dropped another smash and once again gave his listeners something to add to their vernacular in the process.

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B.o.B - His debut album, “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray,” debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Its release was pushed up due to the success of the album’s first single, “Nothin’ on You.”

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11.B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars "Nothin' On You" - After paying dues in the underground for the past few years, Bobby Ray entered mainstream consciousness with “Nothin’ on You” featuring veteran songwriter Bruno Mars. The first of back-to-back Billboard smashes, the song spent several weeks at no. 1 and served as Mars’ introduction as an artist.

DJ Khaled - DJ Khaled will release "Victory" on December 28 via E-1 Records.

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10.DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Rick Ross, Ludacris - No one does posse cuts like DJ Khaled. This time, the animated DJ recruited T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg for an ideal performance record. The song became Khaled’s fourth platinum single.

9.Cali Swag District "Teach Me How to Dougie" - This homage to Doug E. Fresh's '80s dance took a life of its own when professional athletes began doing it during pre-game rituals or in celebratory fashion after big plays. The Dougie consequently became the biggest hip-hop dance since Soulja Boy's "Crank That" phenomenon.

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9.Cali Swag District "Teach Me How to Dougie" - This homage to Doug E. Fresh's '80s dance took a life of its own when professional athletes began doing it during pre-game rituals or in celebratory fashion after big plays. The Dougie consequently became the biggest hip-hop dance since Soulja Boy's "Crank That" phenomenon.

Eminem - When it comes to rappers who sing their own choruses, Eminem is someone who should not be forgotten. The rapper doesn't always sing his choruses, but when he does it usually makes for a hit record.

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8.Eminem featuring Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie" - The second of Em’s back-to-back no. 1 singles, “Love the Way You Lie” topped the charts for seven consecutive weeks.

7.Alicia Keys "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" - Drake boosted his R&B credibility after penning this relatable love song for A. Keys. The track snuck onto playlists right as fans were expecting Alicia and Beyoncé’s collaboration, “Put It in a Love Song,” to take over the charts. Nicki Minaj later revealed that Drake wrote that song with her in mind— breathing new life into the song months after it faded from the charts.

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7.Alicia Keys "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" - Drake boosted his R&B credibility after penning this relatable love song for A. Keys. The track snuck onto playlists right as fans were expecting Alicia and Beyoncé’s collaboration, “Put It in a Love Song,” to take over the charts. Nicki Minaj later revealed that Drake wrote that song with her in mind— breathing new life into the song months after it faded from the charts.

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6.Kanye West featuring Pusha T "Runaway" - “Power” set the tone, but ‘Ye ’s self-deprecating “douchebag” theme song made his comeback official. West later released a film of the same name that premiered simultaneously on BET, MTV and VH1.

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6.Kanye West featuring Pusha T "Runaway" - “Power” set the tone, but ‘Ye ’s self-deprecating “douchebag” theme song made his comeback official. West later released a film of the same name that premiered simultaneously on BET, MTV and VH1.

5.Rick Ross featuring Styles P "B.M.F. (Blowin' Mo - The streets don’t lie. Though he was working “Super High” as his lead single, Rick Ross’ “B.M.F.” caught fire when it leaked online. The record quickly turned into an official single, sparked a deafening buzz for yet another solid Ross LP, and became the biggest street anthem of the year, hands down.

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5.Rick Ross featuring Styles P "B.M.F. (Blowin' Mo - The streets don’t lie. Though he was working “Super High” as his lead single, Rick Ross’ “B.M.F.” caught fire when it leaked online. The record quickly turned into an official single, sparked a deafening buzz for yet another solid Ross LP, and became the biggest street anthem of the year, hands down.

Kanye West - Kanye West stunned critics when he dropped his album, "808s & Heartbreak," which the rapper singing on every track. The songs became hits.

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4.Kanye West "Power" - “Power” stopped everything dead in its tracks when it leaked back in early June. Even talk of Drizzy Drake’s highly anticipated debut quieted down once the internets got wind of Yeezy’s new statement record. The single set the tone for the comeback story of the year and was featured in the trailer for one of the year’s best films, “The Social Network.”

Cee-Lo - Like Yeezy's new album, Lo’s The Lady Killer hit stores too late to get Grammy consideration, but his highly popular single “Forget You” will be competing in several big categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Urban/Alternative Performance.

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3.Cee Lo "Forget You" - No sappy take-me-back love song here. Cee Lo gives the broken-hearted closure with this hilarious flip-the-bird anthem. The song peaked at no. 6 on Billboard Hot 100, earned four Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and was performed by Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow during her guest appearance on the popular television series, “Glee.”

Usher - Ush's "There Goes My Baby" got nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and his LP Raymond Vs. Raymond will compete in the Best Contemporary R&B Album category.

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2.Usher featuring will.i.am "OMG" - This ubiquitous smash hit helped reclaim Usher’s spot as a chart-topper and dance-floor favorite. The song earned Ush’s ninth no. 1 and topped the charts for four weeks.

Chris Brown - The influence MJ’s had on C. Breezy’s career is undeniable. The general consensus is that Brown’s dance skills, as evidenced during his Jackson tribute at the 2010 BET Awards, come closest to the gloved one. “Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer,” Brown said in a statement at the time of Jackson’s death. “I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy.”

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1. Chris Brown featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall, "Deuces" - The road to post-controversy redemption starts with good music. Chris Brown knows this. Following the lukewarm reception to his third album, "Graffiti," Breezy quickly returned with the "A Fan of a Fan" mixtape. The tape's standout track, "Deuces" featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall, reminded the public why it fell in love with Brown in the first place, and set the stage for the singer to reclaim his spot as one of the game's top R&B singers.