NEW YORK — He arrived in 2024. And he never left. Rose And Bruno Mars the hugely popular, Grammy-nominated “APT.” topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as a giant music streamer published year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their most-streamed tunes.
“APT”. became the first number 1 for both artists on the world song chart at the end of the year.
Following them is another dynamic duo, Kendrick Lamar and SZA's “Luther” in second place. Mars makes another appearance, in third place, thanks to the Lady Gaga collaboration “Die With a Smile.” Then it's Lamar again at No. 4—”Not Like Us” returns to No. 1 after being No. 1 in 2024—and at No. 5 is Billie Eilish with “Birds of a Feather.”
Success “GNX” Lamar The album interested listeners, and five of its songs entered the top 25 world charts.
Of the 100 songs included on the list, 36 were written by women, down slightly from the 2024 record of 39. However, seven of the top 10 songs were written or performed by women, more than double last year's total.
“APT”. also topped several other Apple Music year-end charts. They reached number one on the streaming platform's Shazam Global Radio Spins chart, the Top 100: Global Radio chart (which tracks the most popular songs on radio stations around the world) and Apple's most-read lyrics charts.
“Phenomenal global success of “APT” by Rosé and Bruno Mars. was a powerful reminder that great songs always transcend boundaries,” Rachel Newman, co-head of Apple Music, said in a statement.
Replay, an Apple alternative, is also available on Tuesday Spotify wrapped up – allowing Apple Music subscribers to listen to their favorite music on the streaming service this year.
Replay highlights include Discovery (where users can track new artists they discovered this year), Loyalty (artists they listen to regularly), and Comebacks (those who are back in their listening rotation). They'll also be able to see the total number of minutes they've listened to, the total number of artists they've listened to, their longest artist streak, and their favorite genres.
The musicians themselves will be able to share audience growth and annual performance reports.
Last month, Apple Music named Tyler, the Creator his artist of the year. A rapper with many faces, one year after the release of his critically acclaimed album album “Chromakopia”, earned 4.5 billion minutes of listening between November 2024 and October 2025, Apple Music reports.
“Tyler continues to prove that anything is possible. His creativity has been incredible all year,” Zane Lowe, global creative director of Apple Music, said in a statement. “His creative approach to risk-taking is matched only by the care with which he presents it, and he now inspires his colleagues and fans, just as he will continue to inspire future generations.”
