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Bruno Mars
Combining pop, funk and soul in songs such as Just the Way You Are and Uptown Funk.
Just the Way You Are · Uptown Funk
- Born
- 8 October 1985
- Birthplace
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Bruno Mars
An American singer, songwriter and producer known for live showmanship and tightly arranged bands. His music draws on several generations of pop, R&B and dance records.
Early life
Performing family
Grew up in a musical family in Hawaii and performed as a child.
Los Angeles move
Moved to California after school to pursue music.
Career
- 2000s
Songwriting and production
Worked with the Smeezingtons production team.
- 2010
Solo breakthrough
Released Doo-Wops & Hooligans after successful guest vocals.
- 2016
24K Magic
Expanded his funk and R&B sound.
- 2021
Silk Sonic
Released an album with Anderson .Paak.
Selected work
Just the Way You Are
A ballad that helped establish his solo career.
Uptown Funk
Provided vocals for Mark Ronson’s funk-pop hit.
Leave the Door Open
A Silk Sonic song built around a classic soul arrangement.
Beyond music
Stage band
Performs with the Hooligans, combining choreography with live musicianship.
Musical roots
His childhood performances included impersonations of Elvis Presley.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: slgckgc. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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