In the first half of 2025, the pagode genre returned to the top of the Brazilian music charts, ending seven years of dominance by sertanejo music. The track "Coração Partido (Corazón Partido) (Ao Vivo)" by the group Menos É Mais, secured the first position in the ranking of the 50 most accessed songs on major streaming platforms in the country.
The survey, conducted by Pro-Música Brasil, included data from Spotify, YouTube, Deezer, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Napster. Of the 50 most played songs, 47 are by national artists, reflecting the prevalence of Brazilian music in listeners' preferences. The three foreign tracks present in the ranking are "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, in 10th position; "Apt." by Rosé and Bruno Mars, in 47th; and "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga, in 48th.
The top 10 most listened to songs in Brazil in the first half of 2025 are: "Coração Partido (Corazón Partido) (Ao Vivo)" - Grupo Menos É Mais, "Oh Garota Eu Quero Você Só Pra Mim (Feat. Dj Lc Da Roça, Mc K9, Mc Rodrigo Do Cn & Mc Pl Alves)" - Oruam, Zé Felipe, Mc Tuto, "Fui Mlk (feat. Famouskyo)" - Nilo, Dj Di Marques & Mc Paiva Zs, "Tubarões (Ao Vivo)" - Diego & Victor Hugo, "Última Saudade (Ao Vivo)" - Henrique & Juliano, "Apaga Apaga Apaga (Ao Vivo)" - Danilo & Davi, "Resenha Do Arrocha" - J. Eskine, Alef Donk, "Mãe Solteira (Feat. Mc G15)" - Dg E Batidão Stronda, Mc Davi, J. Eskine, "Barbie" - Mc Tuto & Dj Glenner, and "Die With A Smile" - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars.
This result highlights the strength of pagode in the current Brazilian music scene and the diversity of genres that make up listeners' preferences. In addition, the presence of trap and funk artists in the top 10 demonstrates the growing popularity of these styles in the country.