Overview
“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars was released November 10, 2014. The song spent 14 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (later tied by “Despacito” and “Old Town Road”) and became one of the best-selling singles of all time with over 20 million units sold globally.
Cultural Phenomenon
The funk-pop throwback was ubiquitous in 2015 — played at every wedding, sporting event, and party. Its infectious bassline, horn section, and “Don’t believe me, just watch” hook made it impossible to escape. The song won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2016 Grammys.
Chart Longevity
“Uptown Funk” spent 31 consecutive weeks in the top 10 (one of the longest top-10 runs ever) and was the #1 song of 2015 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100. The song’s retro-funk production influenced pop music’s shift toward 70s/80s nostalgia. It remains one of the most-streamed songs of the 2010s.