In a groundbreaking achievement, American global music sensation Bruno Mars has become the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. This historic feat cements his status as one of the most dominant figures in contemporary music.
Mars has maintained his position atop Spotify’s monthly listeners chart following the release of his latest singles, Die With A Smile featuring Lady Gaga and his collaboration on APT with ROSÉ. These songs mark his first releases since An Evening With Silk Sonic, his Grammy-winning project with Anderson .Paak in 2021.
Previously, Canadian star The Weeknd held the record for the highest number of monthly listeners, becoming the first artist to reach 100 million before extending it to 120 million. However, Bruno Mars has now shattered this milestone, reaching an unprecedented 150 million listeners.
Top 20 Highest Spotify Monthly Listeners (as of January 29, 2025):
- Bruno Mars – 150,026,411
- The Weeknd – 118,182,490
- Lady Gaga – 118,015,982
- Billie Eilish – 105,118,967
- Coldplay – 91,053,638
- Bad Bunny – 89,849,475
- Rihanna – 88,618,899
- Taylor Swift – 87,467,237
- Ariana Grande – 86,006,957
- SZA – 83,491,927
- Justin Bieber – 82,583,526
- Kendrick Lamar – 81,405,905
- David Guetta – 74,717,185
- Drake – 73,697,454
- Eminem – 73,296,415
- Sabrina Carpenter – 72,189,619
- ROSÉ – 70,977,411
- Post Malone – 69,802,311
- Travis Scott – 69,279,115
- Ed Sheeran – 68,799,488
With over 36 billion Spotify streams and 14 songs crossing the billion-stream mark, Mars is now within touching distance of Drake’s record of 16 billion-streamed tracks. His music has dominated global charts for over a decade, making him one of the most commercially successful artists of the 21st century.
Beyond streaming records, Bruno Mars has also amassed 15 Grammy Awards from 31 nominations, solidifying his place as one of the Recording Academy’s most decorated pop stars. His latest accomplishment on Spotify further underscores his impact on the global music industry.
Stay tuned to 9am News Nigeria for more Breaking News, Business News, Sports updates And Entertainment Gists.