Bruno Mars has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first artist to surpass 140 million monthly listeners on Spotify. With an extraordinary 140,111,393 listeners recorded this month, Mars has firmly cemented his place as one of the most streamed artists globally. His universal appeal, paired with savvy collaborations, highlights the enduring power of his music.
Spotify’s user base continues to expand at an impressive pace, with notable artists like Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber also seeing significant growth in their streaming numbers. While Grande recently gained over 1.4 million additional listeners, Bruno Mars maintains his commanding lead. His steady rise underscores the timeless resonance of his extensive discography.
A key factor driving Mars’ success is his catalogue of enduring hits, including classics such as “Uptown Funk” and “Locked Out of Heaven,” which remain fan favourites even years after their release. Furthermore, his recent collaborations with Lady Gaga on “Die With A Smile” and Blackpink’s Rosé on “APT” have significantly boosted his streaming figures, with both tracks surpassing the billion-stream mark.
While Mars reigns supreme in terms of monthly listeners, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” holds the record as the most-streamed song on Spotify, amassing over four billion streams. Meanwhile, Harry Styles’ “As It Was” recently set a new benchmark, becoming the fastest song to reach two billion streams in just 335 days.
As streaming platforms continue to revolutionise music consumption, Bruno Mars’ latest achievement highlights his unrivalled influence in the industry. Fans across the globe eagerly await his next moves, certain that he will continue to set new records and redefine musical success.
