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Publishers Quarterly: Sony Reclaims No. 1 Spots, Driven By Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar Hits


In the music publishers quarterly rankings for Q1 of 2025, Sony Music returned to No. 1 on the Hot 100 Songs and Top Radio Airplay charts.

1 on the Hot 100 Songs and Top Radio Airplay charts in the first quarter, regaining ground it lost to Warner Chappell Music at the end of last year. 1 Top Radio Airplay songwriter, Amy Allen, co-wrote eight of those tracks, including the Sabrina Carpenter hits “Espresso” and “Taste,” as well as the Rosé and Bruno Mars smash, “APT.” 14 song, Lamar’s “Squabble Up.” The latter is the home of Latin alt-rock band The Marías, who, after years of building a fan base, have begun to break into the mainstream.

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