Publishers Quarterly: Sony Completes 2025 Sweep Thanks to Sombr, Leon Thomas Hits

By Rebecca Segovia Sony Music Publishing is celebrating a remarkable achievement, finishing 2025 with a clean sweep across four quarters. As the No. 1-ranked publisher for both Radio Airplay and the Hot 100 in the final quarter, Sony has solidified its top position throughout the year. In Q4, the company boasts an impressive 30.3% share in the Radio Airplay rankings, leading the pack by a significant margin of nearly eight percentage points over Warner Chappell Music.

This strong performance underscores Sony's dominance in the music publishing arena. On the Hot 100, Sony keeps the momentum going with a 21.57% tally, just edging out Kobalt, who is showing robust growth. Highlights from this year's success include standout hits from artists like Leon Thomas and the vibrant rhythms of Sombr, both of which have contributed to Sony's top-tier status.

With such an impressive record, 2025 not only marks a significant year for Sony Music Publishing but also showcases the continued evolution and influence of music in popular culture.