Bruno Mars Breaks Records: First Artist to Hit 150 Million Monthly Listeners on Spotify!
Mars boasts 17 tracks with over one billion streams each
Bruno Mars has made history by becoming the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a milestone announced on January 27, 2025.
This achievement solidifies his position as the number one artist on the platform, surpassing the previous record of 120 million set by The Weeknd.
Mars’s record-breaking success is largely attributed to his recent collaborations:
- “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga, not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks but also became the fastest song to reach one billion streams on Spotify.
- “APT.” featuring K-pop star Rosé, which also quickly achieved the billion-stream milestone.
In total, Mars boasts 17 tracks with over one billion streams each, including hits like “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Just the Way You Are,” underscoring his status as a streaming powerhouse.
As of January 29, 2025, the top five artists on Spotify by monthly listeners are:
- Bruno Mars – 150,026,411
- The Weeknd – 118,182,490
- Lady Gaga – 118,015,982
- Billie Eilish – 105,118,967
- Coldplay – 91,053,638
Mars continues to engage his audience with new music; his latest release is a collaboration titled “Fat, Juicy & Wet” with rapper Sexyy Red. This track has sparked considerable buzz online and reflects Mars’s ongoing relevance in the music industry.
As he prepares for potential Grammy nominations for “Die With a Smile,” fans eagerly anticipate what he will do next in his illustrious career.
