Bruno Mars Proves He’s the New King of Pop as He Humiliates Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift’s Spotify Records With 140.5 Million Monthly Listeners

SUMMARY

• Bruno Mars has proven he’s still a powerhouse by setting a new record for the most monthly listeners on a global streaming platform.
• His Christmas tracks, not just recent hits, are driving his success worldwide.
• Mars continues to captivate fans with both timeless classics and new collabs.

Over the past couple of years, how things have gone down, it’s easy for people to think the music world has only been dominated by stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, or Billie Eilish. But Bruno Mars has just proven he’s still a powerhouse by breaking the record for the most monthly listeners on Spotify.

Bruno Mars (@brunomars on Instagram)

And it’s not just his viral hit with Rosé or Lady Gaga from this year that’s making waves, it’s his timeless Christmas tracks that are lighting up playlists around the world.

Bruno Mars breaks all-time record for monthly listeners on Spotify

Bruno Mars is owning the holiday season and breaking records while he’s at it! The American superstar has smashed Spotify’s record for the most monthly listeners, hitting a whopping 140 million, and it’s all thanks to his Christmas classics like White Christmas, 24k Christmas, and That’s Why I Like Christmas.

But it’s not just the festive vibes keeping him on top. Mars’ timeless hits like Uptown Funk and Locked Out of Heaven still dominate playlists, and thus can be said acted as a catalyst in proving that his music never goes out of style. His recent collabs with Lady Gaga on Die With A Smile and Rosé of Blackpink on APT have also added fuel to the fire, with both tracks crossing the billion-stream mark.

Taylor Swift in her music video for Anti-Hero | Credits: YouTube/Taylor Swift

While other big names like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber are seeing solid growth, as Grande alone gained 1.4 million new listeners recently, Mars continues to reign supreme. Thus it is proven that he is the OG when it comes to winning fans with both old hits and new songs, making him a streaming star, especially during a season full of holiday music and classic favorites.

This proves Bruno Mars is the real king of the industry!

Even if he didn’t release any new music this year (which he did, and those did go mega viral), Bruno Mars would still be doing just fine. In fact, he hadn’t dropped anything under his name in over five years prior to these releases, and it’s been even longer since his last full album. For most pop stars, such a break might be career-ending, but not for this Grammy-winning superstar.

Rosé and Bruno Mars in Apt. music video | Credits: The Black Label/Atlantic

As reported by Forbes, in the U.K., Mars hit a major milestone that proves he is the goat. His debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, had spent an incredible 350 weeks on the U.K. albums chart then. It’s a record no other album of his has come close to matching.

While his Grammy-winning follow-up, Unorthodox Jukebox, has tallied a solid 85 weeks on the same chart (including one week at No. 1), Doo-Wops & Hooligans is in a league of its own. Fans continue to press play on the hits that made Mars a superstar, proving that even without new material, his music legacy is as strong as ever.

Written by Sampurna Banerjee

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Sampurna Banerjee, an ardent enthusiast of pop culture and movies, pours her passion into her role as a writer for FandomWire. With a penchant for Marvel, DC, and sitcoms, she has contributed over 400 articles, staying up-to-date to the entertainment industry's latest buzz. Moreover, she's penned over 300 articles for Animated Times and shared her work across several Instagram pages. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calcutta University.