Competing alongside so many talented musicians, one artist came out on top and will take home $50,000, tell their story in Rolling Stone, and perform at the Global Citizen Festival.
Originally from Nicaragua, Mars is a one-person band, producer, and visual artist based in New York City who incorporates elements from industrial rock, noise pop, latin rock, and electronic music to create her own unique sound.
Through the 2025 America’ Next Top Hitmaker competition, Colossal is proud to have raised over $2 million to benefit Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty and defending the planet. Mobilizing millions of people worldwide, Global Citizen works across sectors—music, entertainment, policy, business, media, and philanthropy—to drive real change.
Rolling Stone is the unrivaled industry leader and one of the most iconic brands of our time—reaching a global audience of over 60 million people every month with cutting-edge multi-platform content. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is the authority for music reviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival will once again bring together artists, advocates, world leaders, philanthropists, and fans with one collective mission: to end extreme poverty. This year’s lineup features The Weeknd, Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and, now, Mars!
SoundCloud is an artist-first platform powered by a global artists and listeners at the pulse of what’s now and next in music culture. With 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists from 193 countries, SoundCloud is the largest audio discovery platform in the world.
Nearly 70 years after founder Leo Fender built his first electric guitar, Fender has established a worldwide influence that extends from audio to the stage and beyond. Everyone from beginners to acclaimed artists have used Fender instruments, amps, and gear.
The architect of shock-rock, Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Cooper has rattled the cages and undermined the status quo, surprising fans at every turn. There is little that he hasn't achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and other career achievement awards. Currently booked through the end of 2025, he shows no signs of slowing down.
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Duplexity is the brainchild of siblings Savannah and Luke Judy. Steeped in a lifelong love for performance, the duo decided to combine their talents in the studio, crafting an original sound that nods to '90s alternative rock, with occasional hints of metal. Both Savannah and Luke are accomplished vocalists, switching between lead vocals as they perform with their live band. With Savannah on bass and both siblings equally skilled on guitar, they create a musical experience grounded in raw talent and deep family roots.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America’s Next Top Hitmaker, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.