Bruno Mars Is A Global Powerhouse, Thanks To A Mix Of New And Old Smashes

Bruno Mars owns seven spots on Billboard’s global charts, including the top two, proving his ... More worldwide dominance with new and returning hits. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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Bruno Mars has spent nearly the past decade and a half proving that he’s not just a star in America, he’s a global phenomenon. The pop powerhouse doesn’t release new material as often as many of his peers, but when he does, there’s a good chance that people will be listening to his tunes – and very few albums – for years to come. This frame, the crooner fills a number of spots on Billboard’s two worldwide charts, and several of his biggest wins even manage to return.
Bruno Mars Fills Seven Spots on the Global Charts
Mars occupies seven spaces on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. rankings this week. The former chart ranks the most-consumed tracks in the world, using data from virtually every country. The latter excludes American consumption, offering a glimpse into what’s performing best outside the United States. That’s one of the most impressive accumulations of wins among all acts, and only a handful of Mars’ current smashes are even relatively new.
“Uptown Funk” and “When I Was Your Man” Return
Among the two returning tracks on the Billboard Global 200 from Mars, the bigger comeback belongs to “Uptown Funk.” The Grammy-winning cut, fronted by Mark Ronson and featuring Mars, finds its way back onto the ranking at No. 182. The smash won Record of the Year at the Grammys almost a decade ago, and it continues to get people onto the dance floor.
At the very bottom of the tally sits another Mars classic: “When I Was Your Man.” The emotional ballad returns at No. 200, just barely finding space on the tally. At its peak, the solo hit rose as high as No. 70 on the Billboard Global 200.
Bruno Mars Claims the Top Two Spots Again
While his comebacks are notable, it’s what’s happening at the very top of the charts that really showcases Mars’ dominance. The singer-songwriter controls the highest two spots on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. rankings again this week.