Mars’ “Uptown Funk” Among Top Digital Songs on IFPI’s 2015 Global Music Chart

Bruno Mars is global Funk star…

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has unveiled two of its top charts, which cover the global recording industry, with the 30-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer making the final cut.

Bruno Mars in Uptown Funk

The IFPI will release its complete annual Global Music Report on Tuesday. Covering the entirety of 2015, the IFPI’s Digital Singles and Global Albums charts boast plenty of familiar faces atop the rankings.

Mars lands at No. 2 on the Digital Singles chart with “Uptown Funk,” his chart-topping collaboration with Mark Ronson.

Mars and Ronson picked up the award for Best Male Video for “Uptown Funk” at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Here’s a look at the top digital songs and global albums rankings:

Digital Singles

  1. Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
  2. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
  3. Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud”
  4. Maroon 5, “Sugar”
  5. Major Lazer feat. MØ and DJ Snake, “Lean On”
  6. Ellie Goulding, “Love Me Like You Do”
  7. Adele, “Hello”
  8. Taylor Swift, “Blank Space”
  9. OMI, “Cheerleader”
  10. Jason Derulo, “Want To Want Me”

Global Albums

  1. Adele, 25
  2. Ed Sheeran, x
  3. Taylor Swift, 1989
  4. Justin Bieber, Purpose
  5. Sam Smith, In The Lonely Hour
  6. One Direction, Made In the A.M.
  7. Various Artists, Fifty Shades of Grey Official Soundtrack
  8. Coldplay, A Head Full of Dreams
  9. Meghan Trainor, Title
  10. The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness

Mars’ “Uptown Funk” Collaboration with Mark Ronson Wins an MTV VMA

Bruno Mars is the (Moon)man of the hour…

The 29-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer picked up the third Moonman of his career atthe 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

Bruno Mars in Uptown Funk

Mars picked up the award for Best Male Video for his collaboration with Mark Ronson, “Uptown Funk.”

Mars previously picked up awards at the 2013 MTV VMAs for Best Male Video for “Locked Out of Heaven” and Best Choreography for “Treasure.”

Here’s a look at the night’s winners:

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Kanye West
Video of the Year: “Bad Blood,” Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Video: “Blank Space,” Taylor Swift
Best Male Video: “Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Best Pop Video: “Blank Space,” Taylor Swift
Best Hip Hop Video: “Anaconda,” Nicki Minaj
Best Rock Video: “Uma Thurman,” Fall Out Boy
Best Direction: “Alright,” Kendrick Lamar
Best Collaboration: “Bad Blood,” Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar
Best Video with Social Message: “One Man Can Changed the World,” Big Sean ft. Kanye West and John Legend
Best Art Direction: “So Many Pros,” Snoop Dogg
Best Choreography: “I Won’t Let You Down,” OK Go
Best Cinematography: “Never Catch Me,” Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar
Best Editing: “7/11,” Beyoncé
Best Visual Effects: “Where Are U Now” Skrillex and Diplo ft. Justin Bieber