Musician Bruno Mars matches his personal chart-topping accomplishment, this time with the collaboration of Lady Gaga.
Bruno Mars continues to dominate the music industry with his latest hit, "Die with a Smile," a collaboration with Lady Gaga. The track has been making waves, breaking records, and cementing itself as one of Mars' most successful songs to date.
"Uptown Funk," Mars' collaboration with Mark Ronson, held the number 1 spot on key charts for 14 weeks, marking a significant achievement[1]. Another major hit, "Apt.," was Mars' longest-running number-one single on the Global 200 chart, with 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one and 19 non-consecutive weeks on the Global Excl. US chart[3].
However, "Die with a Smile" has outperformed both of these tracks in terms of global chart duration. It spent 18 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Global 200, surpassing the longevity of "Uptown Funk" and even Mars' "Apt."[5]. On the Billboard Hot 100, it topped the chart for five non-consecutive weeks, becoming Mars' third song to maintain number one for five weeks or more[2].
Here's a comparison of the longest-charting radio hits by Bruno Mars:
| Song | Artist(s) | Longest Chart Duration | |----------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars | 14 weeks at #1 (Billboard Hot 100) | | Apt. | Bruno Mars | 12 non-consecutive weeks (Global 200), 19 on Global Excl. US | | Die with a Smile | Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars | 18 weeks at #1 (Billboard Global 200), 5 weeks (Hot 100) |
"Die with a Smile" is also making a significant impact on the Radio Songs chart. It is currently tied with Mars' solo cut "That's What I Like" for the second-longest stay on the chart, having spent 50 weeks on the list[4]. Mars' track record in the music industry is impressive, with his songs being popular among DJs and programmers, often kept in rotation for months, if not years[6].
In addition, "Die with a Smile" remains one of the biggest hits across all radio formats in the country[7]. The song is inside the top 10 on both the Adult Pop Airplay and Adult Contemporary charts[8].
Meanwhile, Mars' collaboration with Blackpink star Rose, "Apt.," has dipped from No. 33 to No. 35 on the Radio Songs chart[9]. Despite this, Mars' one of the most valuable catalogs in pop due to his continued success on the airwaves[10].
In conclusion, Bruno Mars' "Die with a Smile" is breaking records and cementing itself as one of his most successful songs. Its global chart duration surpasses that of "Uptown Funk" and "Apt.," marking a significant achievement for both artists[2][3][5]. The song's rapid airplay and streaming momentum have also made it the fastest song to reach major streaming milestones on Spotify[2][5].
In entertainment and music, Bruno Mars' latest hit with Lady Gaga, "Die with a Smile," continues to make a significant mark in pop-culture, as it currently ranks second on the Radio Songs chart for the longest stay, following Mars' own "That's What I Like," with both songs spending 50 weeks on the list. This collaboration also stands out as one of Mars' career milestones, setting new heights for his already impressive airplay success, earning him a place among celebrities who have achieved such radio chart records.
