Bruno Mars has once again made history, becoming the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. This milestone solidifies his position as one of the biggest global pop stars of the 21st century, with a fan base that continues to grow across streaming platforms.
The Grammy-winning singer’s latest achievement comes on the heels of his highly successful collaborations, including Die With A Smile with Lady Gaga and his guest appearance on APT by ROSÉ. These releases have propelled him to the top of Spotify’s monthly listeners chart, allowing him to set new records.
Bruno Mars has consistently shattered streaming milestones, previously surpassing the 120 million monthly listeners mark, which was set by The Weeknd. The Canadian superstar was the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners before pushing his record to 120 million. However, Mars has now eclipsed that figure, setting a new benchmark in the digital music era.
As of January 29, 2025, the ranking of the top artists with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify is as follows:
- 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
Beyond his massive Spotify monthly listeners, Bruno Mars has accumulated over 36 billion total streams on the platform, with 14 songs surpassing a billion streams each. This puts him within reach of the record 16 songs held by Drake.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mars has earned 15 Grammy Awards from 31 nominations, making him one of the most decorated artists in Recording Academy history. His seamless blend of pop, R&B, funk, and soul has not only garnered him critical acclaim but has also made him one of the most commercially successful artists of his generation.
As fans celebrate this groundbreaking moment, the anticipation for new music from Bruno Mars continues to build. If history is any indication, his next release will likely break even more records and further cement his status as a global icon in modern music.
