Apple Music Names Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Top Global Song of 2025

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ Grammy-nominated collaboration “APT.” has claimed the top spot on Apple Music’s 2025 global song chart. The year-end lists, released Tuesday, also reveal listener habits, emerging artists, and streaming milestones worldwide.

Rosé and Bruno Mars lead global charts

New York — “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars dominated Apple Music’s global song rankings for 2025, marking a first-year-end No. 1 for both artists. The song, originally released in 2024, maintained its momentum throughout the year, resonating with listeners across continents.

Trailing closely in second place was Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” while Bruno Mars returned for a third-place finish with his collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Die With a Smile.” Lamar again appeared in fourth with “Not Like Us,” a track that previously topped charts in 2024, followed by Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” at fifth.

Lamar’s album “GNX” proved particularly impactful, contributing five tracks to Apple Music’s Top 25 global songs and underscoring his continued influence on streaming audiences.

Women artists maintain strong representation

Among the 100 songs featured in the year-end list, 36 were performed by women, a slight decrease from 2024’s record of 39. However, women were prominent in the upper ranks, with seven of the Top 10 songs performed by or featuring female artists, more than double the previous year.

“APT.” dominates multiple charts

Beyond the global songs chart, “APT.” also led Apple Music’s Shazam Global Radio Spins, the Top 100: Global Radio chart, and the most-read lyrics chart on the platform.

“The phenomenal global success of Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ has been a powerful reminder that great songs will always transcend borders,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head, in a statement.

Apple Music Replay offers personalized insights

Apple Music’s year-end feature, Replay, mirrors Spotify’s Wrapped by allowing subscribers to explore their listening habits over the past year. Users can track new artist discoveries, monitor loyalty to favorite performers, and revisit artists who returned to their playlists. Additional insights include total minutes listened, favorite genres, and the longest streaks for individual artists.

The platform also provides musicians with tools to review audience growth and year-over-year performance, offering a snapshot of engagement trends and fan reach.

Tyler, the Creator named Apple Music artist of the year

In a separate announcement last month, Tyler, the Creator was recognized as Apple Music’s artist of the year. Following the release of his acclaimed album “Chromakopia,” Tyler accrued 4.5 billion listening minutes between November 2024 and October 2025.

“Tyler continues to prove that anything is possible. His creativity has been incredible all year,” said Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director. “His creative risk-taking is only matched by the care he takes to present it, and he inspires his peers and fans now, just as he will continue to inspire generations to come.”

Global streaming trends and context

Apple Music’s 2025 year-end data reflects broader shifts in the music industry, including continued dominance by collaborative tracks and the growing influence of female artists in top-tier positions. The popularity of repeat hits such as “APT.” and tracks from Lamar illustrates the endurance of high-performing songs across multiple years.

As streaming platforms continue to evolve, tools like Replay not only provide personal listening analytics but also offer a lens into global musical trends and the changing patterns of audience engagement.