What's Trending 12/04/25: ROSE & Bruno Mars Claim Apple Music's Top Song Of The Year

The track led global streams, Shazam searches, radio airplay, and lyric reads, which kept it at the front of the pack all year.
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·      ROSÉ and Bruno Mars claimed Apple Music’s top song of 2025 with “APT.”

·      The track led global streams, Shazam searches, radio airplay, and lyric reads, which kept it at the front of the pack all year.

·      Duets shaped the chart. Kendrick Lamar and SZA landed at number two with “luther.”

·      Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars followed at number three with “Die With A Smile.”

·      Kendrick had a strong year with several songs from his “GNX” album landing in the Top 25.

·      Women held a major presence with 36 songs in the Top 100 and seven in the Top 10.

·      The top five global songs on Apple Music for 2025 are:
• ROSÉ and Bruno Mars “APT.”
• Kendrick Lamar and SZA “luther”
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
• Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”
• Billie Eilish “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”

·      All five of these songs came out in 2024, so they kept their momentum stronger than expected.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Emma McIntyre / Staff