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Forbes
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruno Mars Is A Global Powerhouse, Thanks To A Mix Of New And Old Smashes
Bruno Mars has spent nearly the past decade and a half proving that he's not just a star in America, he's a global phenomenon. The pop powerhouse doesn't release new material as often as many of his peers, but when he does, there's a good chance that people will be listening to his tunes – and very few albums – for years to come. This frame, the crooner fills a number of spots on Billboard's two worldwide charts, and several of his biggest wins even manage to return. Mars occupies seven spaces on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. rankings this week. The former chart ranks the most-consumed tracks in the world, using data from virtually every country. The latter excludes American consumption, offering a glimpse into what's performing best outside the United States. That's one of the most impressive accumulations of wins among all acts, and only a handful of Mars' current smashes are even relatively new. Among the two returning tracks on the Billboard Global 200 from Mars, the bigger comeback belongs to 'Uptown Funk.' The Grammy-winning cut, fronted by Mark Ronson and featuring Mars, finds its way back onto the ranking at No. 182. The smash won Record of the Year at the Grammys almost a decade ago, and it continues to get people onto the dance floor. At the very bottom of the tally sits another Mars classic: 'When I Was Your Man.' The emotional ballad returns at No. 200, just barely finding space on the tally. At its peak, the solo hit rose as high as No. 70 on the Billboard Global 200. While his comebacks are notable, it's what's happening at the very top of the charts that really showcases Mars' dominance. The singer-songwriter controls the highest two spots on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. rankings again this week. 'Die With a Smile,' his collaboration with Lady Gaga, remains steady at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. Over on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., it holds at No. 2. Meanwhile, 'Apt.,' a historic duet with Blackpink's Rosé, manages the exact opposite. That track ranks as the runner-up globally and reigns supreme outside the U.S. Both songs are unmoved this frame. Between the two new arrivals and the pair of chart-topping smashes, three more Mars cuts help round out his seven-slot showing on both global tallies. 'Just The Way You Are,' 'Locked Out of Heaven,' and 'That's What I Like' all manage to improve on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. 'Just The Way You Are' is the highest-rising of the trio and currently resides in the top half of both global charts. 'Locked Out of Heaven' also lands in the upper region, though only on the tally that excludes American data. 'That's What I Like' is nearer to the bottom, but it's holding on — and for a tune released in 2016, that's quite a notable showing.
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Bruno Mars becomes first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify
Bruno Mars has officially become the first artist in history to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, marking a groundbreaking achievement in the streaming era. With over 550 million active users on the platform, this milestone solidifies Mars' status as one of the most influential and enduring artists in modern music. His meteoric rise in streams is fueled not only by his timeless hits but also by recent chart-topping collaborations. His duet with Lady Gaga, 'Die With a Smile,' and 'APT.' with Rosé of Blackpink both shattered records, becoming the fastest songs in Spotify history to hit one billion streams. Mars latest release involves a cheeky, provocative strip club anthem with rapper Sexyy Red called "Fat, Juicy & Wet" which sparked mixed reactions online. In total, Mars now has 17 songs that have surpassed the billion-stream mark, including classics like 'Locked Out of Heaven', 'Just the Way You Are', and 'That's What I Like.' Mars hasn't released a solo album since 2016's Grammy-winning 24K Magic . Reacting to the news, Mars took to social media with his signature humor, writing: "KEEP STREAMING! I'll be out of debt in no time 🕺🏽". Recently, it has been reported by the The Sun, that Mars is in talks to perform "Die With a Smile" as a duet with Lady Gaga at the 67th Grammy Awards scheduled to take place on Sunday. The song is nominated to win in the Song of The Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance categories on music's biggest night, signalling the possibility for Mars to add another achievement to his illustrious career.
