Apple Music has officially crowned “APT.” — the electrifying collaboration between BLACKPINK’S ROSÉ and Bruno Mars — as the No. 1 song of 2025 worldwide. The genre-blending hit didn’t just top one chart… it swept nearly every category Apple Music tallied this year.
According to the newly launched Replay ’25 experience, “APT.” ranks as:
Most-streamed song globally
Most-Shazamed track of 2025
Most-played song on global radio
The track with the most-viewed lyrics on Apple Music
Not only has the single ruled streaming and airwaves, it has become a true cultural moment — fusing K-pop star power with Bruno Mars’ signature soulful pop for a crossover that clearly resonated worldwide.
Replay ’25: A New Era of Music Stats
Apple Music dropped its Replay ’25 hub on Dec. 2, giving users a more detailed and visually immersive look at their listening habits. The revamped experience now highlights:
🎧 Total streaming minutes
🌍 Top artists and genres
📈 Monthly listening trends
🪩 Loyalty badges for long-term fans
📊 Deeper analytics for artists and industry teams
Plus, artists can now directly measure global reach — including Shazam boosts, radio influence, and playlist traction — in ways fans have never seen.
Who Else Ruled 2025?
“APT.” may have taken the crown, but it was a stacked leaderboard this year. Fan favorites continued their dominance:
Rank Song Artists
#1 APT. ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
#2 luther Kendrick Lamar & SZA
#3 Die With A Smile Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
That means Bruno Mars scores two entries in the global Top 3, proving yet again he’s one of streaming’s most consistent hit-makers.
Breakout talent also surged:
Gracie Abrams broke into the top 10 with “That’s So True”
Alex Warren landed his first year-end hit with “Ordinary”
And Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, Tyler, The Creator, earned his first year-end placement thanks to “Sticky,” featuring Sexyy Red, GloRilla & Lil Wayne.
Miami Art Week Meets Streaming Culture
To mark the release, Apple Music unveiled The Replay Gallery in Miami — a pop-up art installation paying tribute to the sounds and aesthetic that defined 2025. Contributors include renowned visual artists such as Henry Taylor, Jeremy Deller, and Calida Rawles, further blending music and modern art.
A Record-Breaking Moment for ROSÉ & Bruno
As 2025 winds down, “APT.” stands tall as the year’s ultimate soundtrack — a milestone moment for both artists and a major win for fans craving unexpected collaborations.
Apple Music users can now explore their personalized Replay ’25 stories directly in the app — and celebrate the songs that shaped their year.