From the Brink of Disaster: A List of the Stars Who Saved Bruno Mars from Crisis

Bruno Mars has become one of the biggest pop stars in the world today. However, his journey to stardom was not easy. Several people played key roles in helping Mars hone his craft, gain exposure, and achieve mainstream success. Here are some of the most influential stars who helped save Bruno Mars from potential crisis early in his career.

Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine

Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine were members of The Smeezingtons, a production team that Mars joined in 2006. They helped him write and produce some of his earliest hits like “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.” Without Lawrence and Levine’s songwriting and production expertise, Mars may have struggled to create the catchy pop songs that launched his career. They helped shape Mars’ sound in the early days and gave him opportunities to showcase his talents.

B.o.B

Mars’ collaboration with rapper B.o.B on the 2010 song “Nothin’ on You” was a major breakthrough that propelled Mars into the mainstream. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won multiple awards, including Song of the Year at the 2010 Soul Train Music Awards. The success of “Nothin’ on You” proved that Mars could create a pop hit and gain the attention of a wider audience.

CeeLo Green

Singer, songwriter and producer CeeLo Green helped Mars gain more exposure by producing and featuring on his 2010 song “Billionaire.” The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, establishing Mars as a rising pop star. Green’s involvement added credibility and helped “Billionaire” find a large audience.

Mark Ronson

Mars’ collaboration with British producer Mark Ronson on the 2014 smash hit “Uptown Funk” catapulted Mars into superstardom. The song topped charts around the world, became one of the best-selling singles of all time and won multiple awards including Record of the Year at the Grammys. Ronson helped Mars create one of the defining pop songs of the decade, cementing his status as a global pop icon.

Anderson .Paak

In 2021, Mars joined forces with R&B singer Anderson .Paak to form the duo Silk Sonic. Their debut album “An Evening with Silk Sonic” was a critical and commercial success, winning Album of the Year at the Grammys. .Paak helped Mars explore funk and R&B influences that expanded his musical repertoire and reach new audiences.

In summary, Mars’ collaborations with other stars at pivotal moments in his career helped shape his sound, gain exposure, create hits and achieve mainstream success. Without the contributions of Lawrence, Levine, B.o.B, Green, Ronson and .Paak, Mars’ journey may have been much rockier. Their influence helped save Bruno Mars from potential crisis and propel him to superstardom.