Discover 2025’s Top Song on Apple Music Replay Chart
In 2025, “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars dominated Apple Music’s global song chart. Released in 2024, this hit became a staple in the charts, marking both artists’ first No. 1 on the year-end list. The annual report revealed this and more on Tuesday, highlighting the top songs listeners enjoyed throughout the year.
2025 Apple Music Replay Highlights
- Top Song: “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars
- Second Place: “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- Third Place: “Die With a Smile” by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga
- Fourth Place: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Fifth Place: “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar’s influence was evident as five of his songs landed in the Top 25 of the global chart. Although 36 out of 100 songs were by women, a decrease from 39 in 2024, seven out of the Top 10 songs featured female artists. This demonstrates a significant representation of women in popular music.
Chart Success for “APT.”
Beyond topping the global song chart, “APT.” triumphed on several end-of-year charts, including:
- Shazam Global Radio Spins
- Top 100: Global Radio Chart
- Apple’s Most-Read Lyrics Charts
Rachel Newman, co-head of Apple Music, praised the song’s success, stating, “Great songs will always transcend borders.”
Apple Music Replay vs. Spotify Wrapped
Apple Music also introduced its annual Replay feature. This offers subscribers a chance to review their music habits for the year. Key features include:
- Discovery: Track new artists discovered.
- Loyalty: Identify consistently listened-to artists.
- Comebacks: Highlight returning artists in the listening mix.
Subscribers can view total listening time, favorite genres, and other listening statistics, enhancing user engagement with the platform.
Artist of the Year
Tyler, the Creator was named Apple Music’s artist of the year. After his acclaimed album “Chromakopia,” he garnered 4.5 billion listening minutes between November 2024 and October 2025. Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director, commended Tyler for his creativity and inspirational impact.
This year-end overview from Apple Music showcases the evolving landscape of music and highlights the artists who shaped 2025 through their remarkable contributions.
