In a monumental achievement, Bruno Mars has set a new record on Spotify, amassing an unprecedented 120,862,858 monthly listeners. This milestone, which dethrones previous record-holder The Weeknd, underscores Mars’ enduring appeal and solidifies his place as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music.
This record-breaking moment comes on the heels of Mars’ recent collaborations, notably his powerful duet with Lady Gaga on “Die With A Smile” and a guest appearance on Rose’s “APT”. These releases mark Mars’ first solo endeavors since his Grammy-winning collaboration with Anderson .Paak on the 2021 Album of the Year, An Evening With Silk Sonic. The two new singles have not only reintroduced fans to Mars’ signature style but also fueled his streaming dominance, helping him surpass The Weeknd’s previous milestone of 120 million listeners.
Top 20 highest Spotify monthly listeners as of October 21, 2024
- Bruno Mars – 120,862,858
- The Weeknd – 119,609,745
- Lady Gaga – 110,972,596
- Billie Eilish – 107,874,050
- Coldplay – 92,328,917
- Taylor Swift – 91,295,938
- Rihanna – 86,347,930
- Ariana Grande – 82,487,277
- Justin Bieber – 82,120,084
- Eminem – 79,285,516
- Sabrina Carpenter – 79,022,469
- Ed Sheeran – 77,551,483
- David Guetta – 75,904,183
- Drake – 75,731,498
- Post Malone – 75,236,100
- Travis Scott – 72,055,047
- Kanye West – 68,129,810
- SZA – 66,543,087
- Shakira – 66,307,858
- Dua Lipa – 64,763,789
This achievement places Mars in rarefied company, highlighting his ability to captivate a vast global audience across genres. Beyond his latest releases, Mars’ catalog has enjoyed immense success, with more than 36 billion streams and 14 songs that have crossed the billion-stream threshold on Spotify. This puts him close to the all-time streaming records held by Canadian stars Justin Bieber and Drake.
Mars’ career, defined by versatility and chart-topping hits, has also been recognized by the Recording Academy with 15 Grammy Awards from 31 nominations. His awards, combined with his latest streaming record, affirm his impact not only as a music artist but as a pop culture phenomenon. His latest feat further cements his legacy as one of the 21st century’s most commercially successful and beloved artists, with his global fanbase only continuing to grow.
