Hot 100: Bruno Mars Lands His First-Ever #1 Debut With ‘I Just Might’

Published: Tuesday 20th Jan 2026 by Nadia Mumuni
Bruno Mars 'I Just Might' #1 on Billboard Hot 100

In a triumphant return to solo dominance, Bruno Mars has officially snagged number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his Disco-Pop groove ‘I Just Might’ – the lead single from his highly anticipated album ‘The Romantic.’

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The funky, feel-good anthem kicks off Mars’ first solo era in nearly a decade and is already pushing past fierce competition (namely Taylor Swift’s longtime-dominating hit ‘Fate of Ophelia‘) to claim its slot at the top.

  • Streaming = 23.5 million U.S.-based streams
  • Sales = 13,000 downloads
  • Radio airplay = 32.6 million audience impressions

With the arrival, Mars – who has boasted 9 previous runs atop the Hot 100 – captures the first #1 debut of his decade-and-a-half-long career.

The tune’s parent album, ‘The Romantic’ (due February 27), is the superstar’s first solo studio album since 2016’s ’24K Magic’ and already generating serious buzz ahead of its release.

The upcoming tour of the same name has already broken records as the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation North America history.

Look below to see who joins him in the Hot 100’s updated top 10.

 

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  1. Ms. Ling Ling January 20, 2026

    Song ain’t that good but it is nice to see someone knock that overrated mayo woman off the top spot! Love me some Bruno daddy! Bet his egg roll is very tasty.

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