Bruno Mars (real name: Peter Gene Hernandez) was born on October 8, 1985 in the capital city of Hawaii, USA. Bruno naturally incorporated the freedom and excitement of the Hawaiian waters into his songs, helping him become a contemporary music phenomenon. He has many products that have achieved record sales, won many major awards , and brought listeners positive energy.
‘Nothing on You’ – Bruno Mars and BoB
The hit released in February 2010 is considered the song that paved the way for the singing career of Bruno Mars and rapper BoB. Before that, he performed freely and joined the production group The Smeezingtons, composing for famous artists. Voice: Flo Rida, Justin Bieber… Bruno highlights the song when performing high notes with an inspirational singing style, bringing a feeling of joy and confidence in free love. Nothing on You reached number one on the Official Chart in the UK and the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, earning three Grammy nominations: “Record of the Year”, “Best Rap Song” and “Best Rap Collaboration”. marks the successful collaboration of two new vocalists.
‘Just The Way You Are’
Just The Way You Are is included in Doo-Wops & Hooligan ‘s debut studio album , released in July 2010. Through the bustling piano sounds, Bruno expressed his feelings for the girl of his dreams: “When you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while/ ‘Cause girl you’re amazing, just the way you are” (When you smile, the whole world stops and watches that moment/ Always be yourself, because you’re always great). The song honors the natural beauty of women. Just The Way You Are ‘s MV features Australian actress Nathalie Kelley. The song reached 1.3 billion views on Youtube, won number one on many music charts in 2010 and brought Bruno Mars his first Grammy award “Best Male Vocal Performance”.
‘Grenade’
The second single was released from Bruno’s debut album Grenade . The song clearly defines the male singer’s style with a Hiphop melody mixed with contemporary R&B. The lyrics express the exhausted feeling of a man when he tries his best for love but is not given a worthy response. In the MV, Bruno drags a piano to his girlfriend’s house. Along the way, many people stopped him, but he was still determined to do everything to see her again. When he arrived, he saw with his own eyes that he had been betrayed and had to return, continuing his journey with the burden of the past behind him. The MV ends with Bruno singing in front of the tracks as a train approaches:
“I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes I would die for you baby
But you won’t do the same”
(I’ve overcome all the pain.
I took a bullet straight through my head.
I could die for you.
But you won’t do the same)
Grenade attracted more than 800 million views on the YouTube platform and spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
‘The Lazy Song’
Bruno Mars released the third single – The Lazy Song – from the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans in February 2011. The lyrics and MV are simple but attract 1.7 billion views on Youtube. Bruno is in a bedroom, dancing with five dancers wearing monkey masks and singing about wanting to spend a lazy day. The Lazy Song ‘s choreography became a phenomenon, covered by many young people in talent contests. The song was nominated for “Best Choreography Video” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
‘Locked Out Of Heaven’
Locked Out Of Heaven is the lead single from Unorthodox’s second studio album Jukebox , released in October 2012. Different from the modern melodies in the debut album, the song has a more nostalgic color, rich in 1970s R&B with VHS effects (video technology effects on cassette tapes). Bruno and his friends drink, perform and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the bar in the MV. The Hawaiian singer shared on MTV magazine: “The content of the song is just enjoying the old fun. There is no plot, nor am I singing for a girl, it’s just that you understand clearly what you will live for.” What”. The song earned Bruno the “Best Video by a Male Singer” award within the framework of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Locked Out Of Heaven became the first single to reach number one on four Billboard Hot 100 and Radio charts. Songs, Digital Songs and On-Demand Songs at the same time.
‘When I Was Your Man’
After Locked Out Of Heaven, When I Was Your Man was the next single from the album Unorthodox Jukebox to be released. Unlike most songs with vibrant, catchy melodies, When I Was Your Man is a sad love song, filled with regret about a broken love. The song’s MV was directed by Bruno Mars himself and his close friend – Cameron Duddy. The image only revolves around Bruno Mars singing at the piano, regretfully recalling the things he didn’t do for the person he loves. According to Rolling Stone , Bruno shared that he often finds it difficult to talk about When I Was Your Man because the song was composed at a time when he thought his love story with girlfriend Jessica Caban was about to end. When I Was Your Man topped the Billboard Hot 100 and always maintained high positions on the charts of many other European and American countries in early 2013.
‘Uptown Funk’ – Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson
Uptown Funk was launched in November 2014, in collaboration with British music producer – Mark Ronson. The song is a combination of many music genres: funk, soul mixed with disco, with the content revolving around boys who think simply to enjoy the joy of life. In the MV, the two artists and dancers dance to the music on every street and perform the song on a vibrant stage. At the 58th Grammy Awards, Uptown Funk won two major awards – “Record of the Year” and “Outstanding Pop Duo or Group Performance”. Currently, the song attracts 3.6 billion views on the YouTube platform.
’24K Magic’
24K Magic is the lead single from Bruno Mars’ third studio album of the same name, released in October 2016. The song blends disco and funk sounds, mixed with modern R&B. The lyrics describe the glamor and partying life of rich men. The MV reached 1.1 billion views, filled with lavish images of Bruno and his friends on the streets of Las Vegas. The song and album 24K Magic brought many awards and nominations to the male singer, including the 60th Grammy Award “Record of the Year”.
‘That’s What I Like’
In January 2017, following the success of 24K Magic , Bruno released his second single titled That’s What I Like . Included in the album with the main color being R&B, That’s What I Like has an attractive melody and MV focusing on Bruno Mars’s dancing ability. The lyrics affirm that he owns many luxuries and will give his lover everything she wants. In the MV, Bruno shows off his graceful dance moves against a gray background with simple graphic effects moving around. This is his first song to reach No.1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Song Charts. Many people criticize the song for excessively worshiping material life. However, That’s What I Like was still widely accepted by the audience, attracting more than 1.5 billion views on Youtube and winning three Grammy awards – “Song of the Year”, “Outstanding R&B Performance” and “Song of the Year”. excellent R&B singing”.
‘It Will Rain’
It Will Rain was released in September 2011, included in the soundtrack album of the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn . The song is inspired by part one of the movie – Twilight . Besides vibrant R&B songs, Bruno Mars also successfully performs love songs with his inspiring voice. In the MV It Will Rain , Bruno sits alone in an empty room, recalling images of his past love with many emotions, from happiness to anger. The song ranked third on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained firmly in the top 5 of many other countries’ charts.