As of this post, the top three fastest climbing songs in terms of playlist rotation are:
- Jonas Brothers – Burning Up (Click to listen)
- Rihanna – Disturbia (Click to listen)
- Pussy Cat Dolls – When I Grow Up (Click to listen)
This data is based on the playlist of all the major market Top 40 stations in the United States. It’s not surprising to know that most of these songs are rhythmic.
Jonas Brothers’ Burning Up has just premiered, but thanks to the fan-fueled publicity it’s now enjoying high rotations. The Jonas Brothers are going the same track as Jesse McCartney is going right now. It seems that pop rock artists are going into more rhythmic songs now. Jesse’s trying to sound like a Chris Brown. Now Jonas Brothers want to sound like Justin Timberlake?!
PCD is still doing great in iTunes, hitcharts and playlist. The infectious song definitely is worth its current position.
Rihanna’s Disturbia should supposedly be earning more rotations since it came out ahead of the Jonas Bros’ new hit. Disturbia again is another big dance track. Reminds you of how Rihanna moved the world with Don’t Stop The Music. Click here to listen for yourself.
That’s about it now for the latest updates in the world of radio playlists. Check out for more updates.




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The biggest newcomer to the soft pop and ballads side of radio hitlists is Mariah Careys’
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