Imagine walking through Bonifacio High Street on a regular December evening, only to find yourself in the middle of a surprise party led by Banda San Jose. But this wasn’t just any performance—it was a full-blown tribute to two of the biggest names in music right now: ROSÉ from BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars.
On December 21, 2024, the crowd was buzzing as Banda San Jose treated everyone to a live rendition of APT., the chart-topping collaboration that brought ROSÉ and Bruno Mars together for the first time. If that wasn’t enough, the band kept the energy going with ROSÉ’s solo hits number one girl and toxic till the end from her new album rosie.
And, of course, what’s a Bruno Mars tribute without the classics? The band delivered with killer performances of Uptown Funk, Just the Way You Are, and Locked Out of Heaven. It wasn’t just a concert—it was a full-on vibe.
Let’s talk about APT. for a second. This track didn’t just climb the charts—it crushed them. With the biggest YouTube debut for a male-female duet and five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100, this song became a certified global obsession.
ROSÉ and Bruno Mars didn’t just lend their star power to the track—they owned it. ROSÉ broke records as the most-streamed K-pop artist on Spotify, while Bruno Mars hit an unbelievable 120 million monthly listeners, making him the top artist on the platform.
The question on everyone’s mind: are ROSÉ and Bruno Mars teaming up again? Whether or not that happens, both artists are on fire right now, delivering hit after hit.
In the meantime, you can stream ROSÉ’s solo album rosie here, or just relive the night Banda San Jose brought their music to life on the streets of BGC.
One thing’s for sure: moments like this remind us why we love music. It’s not just about the songs—it’s about how they bring people together, whether it’s at a sold-out stadium or a surprise street performance.
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