Apple Music has released its official year-end rankings for 2025, confirming a global milestone for ROSÉ and Bruno Mars as their hit single “APT.” claims the No. 1 spot on the platform’s most-streamed songs of the year. The collaboration leads a competitive list that reflects the dominant tracks shaping streaming culture in 2025, cementing “APT.” as one of the defining pop releases of the digital era. The achievement marks a new peak in ROSÉ’s solo career and adds another global success to Mars’ extensive catalog. It also reinforces the song’s massive cross-market impact, following its record-breaking run on the Billboard Global 200, the Circle Digital Chart, and major markets across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Apple Music’s Top 25 list highlights how 2024 releases continued to dominate this year. “luther,” “Die With A Smile,” and “Not Like Us” follow closely behind, while Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, and Teddy Swims all secure top-tier placements. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” which ranks at No. 7, becomes the most-streamed song released in 2025, signaling the rising star’s breakthrough year. Drake leads the platform’s artist rankings, claiming the title of the most-streamed artist globally. Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem earns the year’s most-streamed album, continuing the country star’s strong crossover performance.
The success of “APT.” caps off a year defined by the song’s global resonance. Released in October 2024 as the lead single from ROSÉ’s debut album Rosie, the track quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Its record-setting streaming numbers on Spotify and YouTube further underscored its worldwide impact, while its awards sweep—including Song of the Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards and the 2025 MTV VMAs—cemented its artistic and cultural significance.
Alongside the rankings, Apple Music has officially launched Replay 2025, updating its year-round listening analytics with refreshed features. The rollout gives users a detailed snapshot of their musical habits, summarizing trends shaped by billions of streams worldwide.
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