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Canciones pop más exitosas de la década de 2010

Explore a compilation of the most influential and successful pop tracks that defined the 2010s. From radio anthems to global bestsellers, this list celebrates the diversity and cultural impact of pop music from that era. Discover or relive the songs that marked a generation, performed by the most iconic artists of the time. It's the perfect guide for pop lovers and those nostalgic for the sounds of the past decade.

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    Love The Way You Lie (2010)

    378 Global Votes
    • Sold 9.3 million copies worldwide in 2010

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    This song became a massive global hit, dominating charts and accumulating billions of streams across digital platforms. Its cultural and commercial impact established it as one of the most successful and recognizable pop songs of the 2010s, thanks to the powerful collaboration between Eminem and Rihanna.

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    Despacito

    0 Global Votes
    • Ninth best-performing single of the 2010s on the Hot 100

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    This song became a global cultural phenomenon, breaking streaming records and dominating charts worldwide. Its fusion of reggaeton and Latin pop established it as a musical milestone of the decade, demonstrating the international power of Spanish-language music.

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    Shape of You

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    • Number-one song on Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart of the 2010s

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    This song dominated global charts and became a cultural phenomenon, being the most-played track on Apple Music and one of the most-streamed in Spotify's history. Its catchy dancehall rhythm and lyrics about modern romance resonated with a massive audience, solidifying its status as a defining pop hit of the 2010s.

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    Gangnam Style

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    • Highest charting song by a South Korean artist on Billboard Hot 100

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    The song achieved massive international recognition, becoming the first YouTube video to reach one billion views. Its addictive beat and iconic horse-riding dance transformed it into a global cultural phenomenon that defined the 2010s.

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    Uptown Funk

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    • Topped Billboard Hot 100 for 14 consecutive weeks

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    "Uptown Funk" dominated global charts, reaching number one in 19 countries and the top 10 in 15 others, showcasing its immense commercial impact. Its fusion of funk, soul, and pop, coupled with Bruno Mars' charismatic performance, made it a dance anthem that defined the decade.

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    We Found Love

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    • Named best song of the 2010s by Billboard (as of Jan 2015)

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    This song redefined the sound of pop and electronic music, merging Rihanna's pop sensibility with Calvin Harris's production to create a global hit. Its impact on popular culture and the mainstream EDM scene was undeniable, becoming a benchmark for the decade.

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    Bailando

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    • Became a defining global summer hit of the 2010s

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    The song was a global phenomenon that dominated music charts in multiple countries throughout the 2010s. Its fusion of Latin pop, flamenco, and dance created a distinctive sound that resonated with a massive audience, solidifying its cultural and commercial impact.

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    California Gurls

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    • Commercial success

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    This song captured the essence of early 2010s pop with its catchy sound and summery theme. Its global success and constant radio presence established it as a defining pop anthem of the era, resonating with a wide audience.

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    Bad Romance

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    • Won two Grammys

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    The song sold 9.7 million copies worldwide in 2010, making it the second best-selling single of that year. By 2018, it had reached 12 million copies, establishing itself as one of the best-selling singles of all time.

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    Just the Way You Are

    0 Global Votes
    • Debut solo single

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    The song became an instant global hit upon its release in 2010, dominating charts and radio airwaves throughout the decade. Its timeless message of unconditional love and catchy melody cemented its status as an enduring pop classic of the 2010s.

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    BABY

    0 Global Votes
    • Fourth most successful single of 2010 in France

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    Justin Bieber's song "Baby" was a massive hit that redefined how artists broke into the music industry in the early 2010s. It was the fourth most successful single of 2010 in France and became one of Bieber's signature songs, leaving an undeniable cultural milestone.

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    Vivir Mi Vida

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    • Won a Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year

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    The song dominated the Billboard Hot Latin Songs for 17 weeks and spent 51 weeks in the top five of the Latin charts, demonstrating its immense popularity and longevity. It has accumulated over a billion views on YouTube and more than 372 million streams on Spotify, underscoring its massive audience impact globally during the 2010s.

Frequently asked questions

We consider performance on charts like the Billboard Hot 100, overall popularity, and cultural impact during the 2010s. This includes songs that reached high positions or had long runs on the charts.
Users can vote for their favorite songs and suggest new additions to the list through our platform. Community participation is key to reflecting diverse opinions.
This ranking reflects a combination of chart data and community opinion. It serves as a guide to explore the most influential and memorable pop songs of the decade, not a single definitive classification.
No, while number one songs are important, we also consider those that had significant impact, widespread popularity, or a long run on the charts, even if they didn't reach the top.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our ranking of the most successful pop songs of the 2010s is compiled by combining objective chart performance data with valuable input from our user community.

  • Songs that had a notable impact on music charts during the 2010s, such as the Billboard Hot 100, are considered, including those with weeks at the top or consistent presence.
  • The relevance of artists and the cultural context of the era, such as the explosion of music festivals and the rise of streaming, are key factors in the initial selection.
  • Community participation through votes and suggestions helps refine the ranking, reflecting listeners' preferences and collective memory.
  • Both massive hits that defined the decade and songs that, without necessarily being number one, left an indelible mark on pop culture are valued.
  • The song must have been released and reached its peak popularity between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019.
  • Performance on recognized music charts, such as the Billboard Hot 100, is prioritized, including weeks in the top 10 or at number one.
  • Cultural impact and lasting presence in collective memory are considered; that is, songs that were widely recognized and are still remembered today.
  • Popularity on streaming platforms and relevance in youth culture of the time are also important indicators of success.