SHOW ME THE MONEY! - A Glance at the Highest Earning Songs in 2025

Updated: August 10, 2025

RANK	SONG & ARTIST	EST. WEEKLY REVENUE	EST. YTD REVENUE (JAN-AUG 2025)
1	Morgan Wallen – I'm The Problem	$110,000	$3,500,000
2	Alex Warren – Ordinary	$90,000	$2,200,000
3	Drake – NOKIA	$85,000	$1,800,000
4	Bad Bunny – DtMF	$80,000	$2,000,000
5	Tate McRae – Just In Case	$75,000	$1,900,000
6	Bad Bunny – BAILE INoLVIDABLE	$70,000	$1,700,000
7	Jackboys (Travis Scott) – Sports Car	$65,000	$1,600,000
8	Timeflies – All The Way	$60,000	$1,500,000
9	Bad Bunny – NUEVAYoL	$55,000	$1,400,000
10	Lady Gaga – Abracadabra	$50,000	$1,300,000

Here’s a breakdown of the Top 10 revenue-generating songs in the U.S. for 2025 so far, based on Hits Daily Double (HDD), Luminate, and Chart Data insights. These figures reflect gross income from streaming (84% of U.S. music revenue), digital sales, and radio airplay, before splits with labels, publishers, or distributors. Streaming revenue is calculated using an average payout of $0.004 per stream across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, with additional income from downloads ($0.99 each) and airplay.

1. "I'm The Problem" – Morgan Wallen

Leading the pack, this country-pop hit generates $110,000 weekly, driven by an estimated 500 million U.S. streams YTD (from 1.77 million album units). Its dominance on radio and playlists like Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits pushes its YTD revenue to $3.5 million.

2. "Ordinary" – Alex Warren

With 220 million U.S. streams (scaled from 738 million global Spotify streams), this pop anthem earns $90,000 weekly, totaling $2.2 million YTD. Its TikTok virality and playlist placements fuel steady revenue.

3. "NOKIA" – Drake

Drake’s urban hit, with 100 million U.S. streams (from 315 million global), brings in $85,000 weekly and $1.8 million YTD. Strong radio play and social media buzz keep it high on the charts.

4. "DtMF" – Bad Bunny

A Latin trap banger with 200 million U.S. streams (from 876 million global), earning $80,000 weekly and $2 million YTD. Its global streaming peak (88 million weekly) and TikTok trends drive revenue.

5. "Just In Case" – Tate McRae

This pop track, with 200 million U.S. streams, earns $75,000 weekly and $1.9 million YTD. Its crossover appeal and radio traction make it a consistent earner.

6. "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" – Bad Bunny

Another Bad Bunny hit, with 180 million U.S. streams, generates $70,000 weekly and $1.7 million YTD, boosted by Latin radio and streaming platforms.

7. "Sports Car" – Jackboys (Travis Scott)

With 170 million U.S. streams, this track earns $65,000 weekly and $1.6 million YTD, driven by TikTok and urban chart performance.

8. "All The Way" – Timeflies

Earning $60,000 weekly with 160 million U.S. streams, this pop hit totals $1.5 million YTD, supported by steady radio play.

9. "NUEVAYoL" – Bad Bunny

With 150 million U.S. streams, this track earns $55,000 weekly and $1.4 million YTD, fueled by cultural impact and Latin chart dominance.

10. "Abracadabra" – Lady Gaga

Gaga’s pop comeback, with 150 million U.S. streams (from 4.92 million debut-day global streams), earns ~$50,000 weekly and $1.3 million YTD, driven by radio and playlist support.

📈 How to Generate $50K, $100K, or $1M from Your Music

Use these benchmarks to guide your income strategy:

✅ To earn $50,000:

• Target: 12.5 million streams across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

• Strategy: Release 3–5 singles, each hitting 2.5–5 million streams. Pitch to playlists, leverage TikTok/Reels for virality, and license tracks for indie films or content creators.

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✅ To earn $100,000:

• Target: 25 million streams or a catalog generating 30,000+ monthly listeners.

• Strategy: Bundle digital products (e.g., sample packs), monetize YouTube, and pursue sync licensing for TV or ads. Co-write for other artists to boost publishing revenue.

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✅ To earn $1 million:

• Target: A breakout single with 250 million streams or multiple tracks hitting 50 million+ each.

• Strategy: Produce radio-ready singles, secure sync placements in ads or gaming, collaborate with high-profile artists, and reinvest earnings into promo and touring.

  
  

Note: Revenue estimates are gross, before label, publisher, or distributor splits (typically 15–50%). Use tools like Streaming Calculator (streamingcalculator.com) or Sage Calculator (sagecalculator.com) with your distributor data (e.g., Spotify for Artists) to track earnings.

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