The Hottest Tracks Dominating the Charts Right Now
By Music Trends Staff | Certainly Her Magazine | April 17, 2025
The music landscape is constantly evolving, with new hits climbing the charts each week. As we move through spring 2025, several artists have established clear dominance on the charts while exciting newcomers are making their mark. Here’s our rundown of the songs everyone’s listening to right now.
The Undisputed Champions
Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther” (featuring SZA) has maintained its reign at the Billboard Hot 100 summit for an impressive eight consecutive weeks. The collaboration marks a significant achievement for Lamar, who made history in February when he replaced himself at #1, knocking his own track “Not Like Us” down to the second position. “Luther” represents the sixth chart-topper for Lamar and the third for SZA.
Sabrina Carpenter continues her remarkable hot streak with multiple entries in the charts. Her track “Bed Chem” is currently one of the most popular songs in the country, while “Taste” and “Espresso” continue to show impressive staying power despite being released months ago.
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are proving to be a powerhouse duo with “Die With A Smile,” which has been on the charts for 27 weeks. The collaboration marks the sixth #1 hit for Gaga and the ninth for Mars, showing their enduring star power.
Rising Stars Making Waves
Lola Young’s “Messy” has emerged as one of the biggest success stories of 2025 so far, particularly in the UK where it’s officially the biggest song of the year to date. This ADHD anthem has racked up nearly 600,000 chart units in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
Alex Warren has made a significant impact with “Ordinary,” which has quickly risen to the top of the charts in just eight weeks since its release. The song is currently reigning as the UK’s number one hit.
Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True” and ROSÉ’s collaboration with Bruno Mars on “APT.” have both reached #1 positions and continue to dominate streaming platforms.
Genre Diversity Defining 2025
This year has seen impressive representation across multiple genres. In dance music, Chrystal’s “The Days” has become one of the top five biggest songs of 2025 so far with 375,000 chart units.
Hip-hop continues to thrive with SZA’s “BMF” and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing dominance. Doechii has also made waves with her showstopping debut top 10 single “DENIAL IS A RIVER.”
Pop is well-represented by Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” Tate McRae’s “Sports car,” and The Weeknd’s recent releases including “Timeless” (featuring Playboi Carti) and “Cry For Me.”
Global Influence
K-pop continues to make its mark on global charts with stars like Jimin, whose track “WHO” has secured a place among 2025’s biggest songs. Latin music also maintains a strong presence on streaming platforms and TikTok trending lists.
The Streaming Effect
Social media continues to drive music discovery and chart success. Artists like Chappell Roan with “Pink Pony Club” and Myles Smith with “Stargazing” have benefited tremendously from viral moments and streaming platform algorithms.
What’s Next?
As we head deeper into spring, industry insiders are watching several artists poised for breakout moments. Dance music is expected to see a significant surge as summer approaches, with listeners already anticipating the seasonal hits that will dominate vacation playlists and club scenes.
With streaming numbers continuing to grow and social media platforms constantly creating new avenues for music discovery, the charts promise to remain dynamic through the remainder of 2025.
