Billboard Honors Bruno Mars & Philip Lawrence Among the Top Songwriters of the 21st Century

Billboard has officially unveiled its list of The Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100, celebrating the 25 writers who have dominated the chart from January 1, 2000 through December 28, 2024. The ranking highlights the songwriters with the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 over the past 25 years, with ties broken by total Top 10 hits and overall chart entries.

Among the industry’s most elite creators, two global hitmakers stand tall:

🎤 Bruno Mars – Ranked No. 10

9 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits as a songwriter (2000–2024)

From era-defining anthems to genre-blending classics, Bruno Mars continues to cement his legacy as one of modern music’s most influential and successful songwriters.

🎼 Philip Lawrence – Ranked No. 18

8 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits as a songwriter (2000–2024)

As one of Bruno’s longtime creative partners and a master of melody and structure, Philip Lawrence remains a powerful force behind some of the biggest global hits of the century.

🏆 Longest-Leading No. 1 Hit for Both Songwriters

Their shared songwriting triumph reached historic heights with the global smash:

“Uptown Funk!” — Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

14 Weeks at No. 1 (Beginning Jan. 17, 2015)

A record-setting, culture-shifting phenomenon that remains one of the most successful songs in Hot 100 history.

Vibe Media Live celebrates this historic achievement and congratulates Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence on being recognized among the Top Songwriters of the 21st Century. Their timeless work continues to shape the sound of global pop and R&B.

Congrats @brunomars and @philipmlawrence!

Source: @billboard