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Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT.' Tops Apple Music 2025 Chart

12/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Apple Music's 2025 year-end chart places Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT.' atop the global songs chart, Shazam, and global radio.
The track was released in October 2024 and is nominated for Song and Record of Year at 2026 Grammys.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' finished in second place.
All top five songs were released in 2024.
The charts coincide with the launch of Apple Replay, letting users review listening habits.

History

Historical Context

Established in August 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 chart transformed music popularity measurement by combining sales, airplay, and jukebox play data. This innovation replaced earlier charts like Best Sellers in Stores and Most Played by Jockeys, shaping industry standards. Today, similar metrics influence platforms like Apple Music, reflecting ongoing trends in global music consumption and artist visibility.

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Story summary

Apple Music's 2025 year-end chart places Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT.' atop the global songs chart, Shazam, and global radio.
The track was released in October 2024 and is nominated for Song and Record of Year at 2026 Grammys.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' finished in second place.
All top five songs were released in 2024.
The charts coincide with the launch of Apple Replay, letting users review listening habits.

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