ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ hit single “APT.” continues its reign atop the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for a seventh consecutive week, cementing its status as one of the biggest global hits of 2024. The song maintains its grip with 149.9 million streams and 18,000 sold globally during the tracking period of November 29–December 5, per Luminate.
Breaking Down the Numbers:
- “APT.” leads with seven of the top eight global streaming weeks this year, including a record 224.5 million streams in its debut week.
- It amassed 132.6 million streams and 12,000 sales outside the U.S., topping the Global Excl. U.S. chart as well.
Holiday Hits Return to the Spotlight:
The season’s magic has propelled classic holiday tracks back into the Global 200’s top 10:
- Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” climbs to No. 2, thanks to a 48% surge in streams (92.7 million) and a 77% boost in sales.
- Wham’s “Last Christmas” rises to No. 4 with an 88% increase in streams (84.3 million).
- Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” also make festive gains, hitting Nos. 6 and 8, respectively.
Other Highlights from the Charts:
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” holds steady at No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S. and slips to No. 3 on the Global 200 after an eight-week run at No. 1.
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther” rounds out the Global 200’s top five, maintaining its position as a fan-favorite.
- Stromae & Pomme’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” rises to No. 5 on the Global Excl. U.S., continuing its momentum after a strong debut.
A Look Ahead:
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated December 14, 2024) will officially update tomorrow, December 10. Full rankings can be viewed on Billboard.com, with detailed insights available through Billboard Pro.
Source: Billboard
