Artist · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter and producer from Honolulu, Hawaii, celebrated for genre-blending pop, R&B and funk and hits including “Uptown Funk”, “24K Magic” and “Leave the Door Open”.
At a glance
Origin
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Nationality
American
Years active
2010–present
Record label
Atlantic Records
Website
Awards
16× Grammy winner, including Album, Record & Song of the Year
Biography
Early life and musical background
Born Peter Gene Hernandez in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bruno Mars grew up performing in his family's band, absorbing a wide range of styles from doo-wop and soul to reggae and rock that would later shape his music.
Career breakthrough
He first broke through as a songwriter and featured artist before his 2010 debut album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” produced the number-one singles “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade”.
Musical style and influences
Bruno Mars is known for fusing pop with classic R&B, funk and soul, delivered through polished live musicianship and showmanship that recall an earlier era of hitmakers.
Major releases
His albums “Unorthodox Jukebox” (2012) and “24K Magic” (2016) cemented his stardom, and the retro-soul duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak delivered the 2021 hit “Leave the Door Open”. More recently, “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with ROSÉ became global smashes.
Awards and achievements
Bruno Mars is one of the most decorated pop artists of his era, a multiple Grammy winner whose haul includes Album, Record and Song of the Year.
Current activity
In 2026 he announced The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium run in years, with dates across North America, the UK and Europe.
Last reviewed 11 Aug 2026.
Popular songs
Just the Way You Are
Doo-Wops & Hooligans · 2010
Uptown Funk
with Mark Ronson · 2014
24K Magic
24K Magic · 2016
That's What I Like
24K Magic · 2016
Leave the Door Open
An Evening with Silk Sonic · 2021
Die With a Smile
with Lady Gaga · 2024
APT.
with ROSÉ · 2024
In the news
Bruno Mars announces ‘The Romantic’, his first stadium tour in years
8 Jan 2026 · live
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s ‘Die With a Smile’ tops the charts
11 Jan 2025 · releases
Bruno Mars and ROSÉ’s ‘APT.’ becomes a worldwide phenomenon
18 Oct 2024 · releases
Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic clean up at the 2022 Grammys
3 Apr 2022 · awards
Bruno Mars sweeps the 2018 Grammys with ‘24K Magic’
28 Jan 2018 · awards
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Featured appearances
Career timeline
2010
Debut album released
“Doo-Wops & Hooligans” produced “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade”.
2016
Record of the Year: “Uptown Funk”
The Mark Ronson collaboration won Record of the Year at the 2016 Grammys.
2018
“24K Magic” Grammy sweep
Won all six awards including Album, Record and Song of the Year.
2022
Silk Sonic Grammy wins
“Leave the Door Open” won Record and Song of the Year.
2024
Global hits with Gaga and ROSÉ
“Die With a Smile” and “APT.” topped charts worldwide.
2026
The Romantic Tour announced
His first global stadium tour in years.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Bruno Mars?
Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter and producer from Honolulu, Hawaii, known for pop, R&B and funk.
Where is Bruno Mars from?
He was born Peter Gene Hernandez in Honolulu, Hawaii.
What genre does Bruno Mars perform?
He blends pop with R&B, funk and soul.
What are Bruno Mars's most popular songs?
Widely known songs include “Uptown Funk”, “24K Magic”, “That's What I Like” and “Leave the Door Open”.
Which albums has Bruno Mars released?
His studio albums are “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” (2010), “Unorthodox Jukebox” (2012) and “24K Magic” (2016).
Sources & review
- Bruno Mars — Wikipedia · accessed 2026-08-11
- Grammy.com — Bruno Mars · accessed 2026-08-11
Profile last reviewed 11 Aug 2026.