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

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.

“Die With a Smile,” his collaboration with Lady Gaga, remains steady at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. Over on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., it holds at No. 2. Meanwhile, “Apt.,” a historic duet with Blackpink’s Rosé, manages the exact opposite. That track ranks as the runner-up globally and reigns supreme outside the U.S. Both songs are unmoved this frame.

Three Smashes Improve Everywhere

Between the two new arrivals and the pair of chart-topping smashes, three more Mars cuts help round out his seven-slot showing on both global tallies. “Just The Way You Are,” “Locked Out of Heaven,” and “That’s What I Like” all manage to improve on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

“Just The Way You Are” is the highest-rising of the trio and currently resides in the top half of both global charts. “Locked Out of Heaven” also lands in the upper region, though only on the tally that excludes American data. “That’s What I Like” is nearer to the bottom, but it’s holding on — and for a tune released in 2016, that’s quite a notable showing.