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Bruno Mars gets seven Grammy Nods
Bruno Mars is up for seven grammy awards for his work on songs like "Nothin on You", "Just the Way You Are" and "Billionaire."
It's the second most nominations for an artist this year, behind Eminem's 10 nominations.
Mars says the nominations are a little surreal.
"I mean, I knew my music is just pretty you know incredible so this is not really; I don't know what to say man."
The cast of the television show "Glee" received two nominations; one for best pop performance by a group for their cover of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing," and one for best soundtrack.
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Dec 02, 2010 18:30 ET
Elektra Rocks 53rd Annual Grammy Nominations; Bruno Mars Is Year's Second Most-Nominated Artist, Scoring a Stunning Seven Overall Nods; Cee Lo Green Draws Four Nominations for "F**k You"; Second Volume of TRUE BLOOD Soundtrack Honored, Including Lucinda Williams' "Kiss Like Your Kiss"
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - December 2, 2010) - Elektra Records has received a noteworthy collection of nominations for the upcoming 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars proved the year's second most-nominated artist with seven total nods, paying tribute to his diverse talents as performer, songwriter, and producer. Mars got two nominations in the "Record of the Year" category, for both his featured role on Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist B.o.B's "Nothin' On You (Feat. Bruno Mars)" as well for his production (with The Smeezingtons) on fellow Elektra artist Cee Lo Green's "F**k You." Both tracks also earned Mars nods for his work as a songwriter, with "F**k You" named in the "Song of the Year" category and "Nothin' On You" listed among the "Best Rap Song" nominees. A gifted performer in his own right, Mars received a "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" nomination for his own solo single, "Just The Way You Are," as well as a "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" nod for "Nothin' On You." As if all that weren't enough, Mars -- with his Smeezingtons partners, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine -- is also in the running for the "Producer of the Year, Non-Classical" award.
The aforementioned Cee Lo Green was honored with four high-profile nominations, all in celebration of his groundbreaking hit single, "F**k You." The track was named in two of the Grammys' most prestigious categories, "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year," as well as "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" and "Best Short Form Music Video."
Furthermore, Elektra's "TRUE BLOOD - MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES VOLUME II" was named in the "Best Compilation Album For Motion Picture, Television, Or Other Visual Media" category. Among the collection's many highlights is Lucinda Williams' "Kiss Like Your Kiss," which was nominated as "Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television, Or Other Visual Media."
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 13th, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 pm (ET/PT).
About Elektra:
On October 10, 1950, Elektra Records was born in 19-year-old Jac Holzman's dorm room at St. John's College in Maryland. The label's first release came in March 1951 with an album entitled "New Songs by John Gruen." The jacket copy noted that Elektra "shall continue to offer disks of unusual and worthy musical fare," a mission statement that came to define the label for decades to come. Through the 1950s, the label released an eclectic mix of traditional folk, ethnic music, blues, and some jazz -- with a roster including such influential artists as Josh White, Sonny Terry, and Theodore Bikel. In 1960, Elektra released an unlikely million-selling set of successful "Sound Effects" records that put the label on sound financial footing.
In June 2009, it was announced that Elektra was being relaunched after a five-year hiatus. Named to head the reborn label were Mike Caren, Atlantic Executive Vice President of A&R, and John Janick, founder and President of the prominent indie label Fueled By Ramen. The label which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary boasts an eclectic array of artists including Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, Little Boots, Uffie, Justice, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Laza.
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Half-Pinoy Bruno Mars earns seven Grammy nods
By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
December 3, 2010, 4:54pm
MANILA, Philippines - Having written a plethora of hits for other artists and himself, the half-Filipino, half-Puerto Rican R&B singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has now earned a total of seven nominations at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Mars, whose real name is Peter Hernandez, scored nods mostly as a songwriter and member of the writing/production trio, The Smeezingtons (together with Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine).
He has double nominations on Record of the Year for B.o.B’s “Nothin’ On You” (in which he also lent his infectious vocals), as well as Cee Lo’s “F*** You” (otherwise known as “Forget You”). The latter single (which was famously rendered by Gwyneth Paltrow in one “Glee” episode) is also nominated for Song of the Year.
As the force behind the aforementioned hits, as well as Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire,” Mars and the rest of The Smeezingtons also got a nod for Producer of the Year.
Meanwhile, Mars' team-up with B.o.B also warranted him nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song. As a solo lead artist, Mars got a nod for Best Pop Vocal Performance for “Just The Way You Are,” his debut single that spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Both songs have also been produced by The Smeezingtons.
Mars is grateful for the surge of recognition he has been receiving this early in his career. He told MTV in an interview, "We don't know how it feels yet, because we just got the word. We're a little awkward in these situations. But the fact [is] that we worked so hard this year. In a little tiny shack studio, we'd have B.o.B in there [writing] 'Nothin' on You' with us, Cee Lo writing 'F***- You' with us."
“The fact that it's being acknowledged by the Grammys is incredible. It's really making us feel like we did something. We're being acknowledged by the biggest," he added.
Mars’ impressive CV also includes songs written for Flo Rida, Brandy, K’Naan, Sean Kingston, and Sugababes. Nevertheless, he said that he and his teammates will remain grounded.
"The funnest part of our job is that we don't know who we're working with next. We're fans and students of music, and we just love to work with whoever wants to work, [or] whoever wants to write a song [with us]. Rock, hip-hop, R&B — we just want to do music. And we're happy just doing that,” he related.
The 25-year old producer-turned-solo artist comes second with the most number of nods to rap icon Eminem, who picked up 10 nominations. The 53rd Grammy Awards will be held on Feb. 13, 2011.
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Bruno Mars learned the biz
by working with big acts
"That's not always how it goes," he says.
The Honolulu native eventually got the record deal and tour, but they didn't come about the way he wanted. Before he was able to step out with his debut album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans," he first had to prove his mettle producing and writing songs for others.
He co-wrote and can be heard on B.o.B's "Nothin' on You" and Travie McCoy's "Billionaire," two especially ubiquitous songs this year, and also lent a hand to Cee-Lo's "Fuck You."
His work with these artists and with others such as Sean Kingston , Brandy, Flo Rida and Adam Levine came about while he was waiting for something to happen with his first record deal.
"I was frustrated, waiting around to work with producers and writers. Then I said, 'I can do that. I don't need anybody else,' so I started writing and producing tracks," he says.
Another label impressed by his songs approached him and wanted one of his productions for boy group Menudo.
"I said that was my art — my music. They offered me 20 grand. That's all it cost to sell out," he says of the song titled "Lost," which he says went "double plastic. It wasn't a great song. I wrote it when I was 17 and I didn't know what to write about."
Still, says Mars, now 25, it was the smartest thing he could have done.
"It opened my eyes. I was able to learn so much before putting out my first album. I got to work with other artists, and it laid the groundwork for me to be ready and put some real songs together," he says.
Atlantic finally took a chance on him.
"For years I had been getting rejected and rejected and rejected," he says. "I was like, 'Is this going to happen?' Then everything took off."
That route ultimately made it easier for Mars to step forward as a solo artist.
"It's easier when you understand more about what you're doing. It's like a football player knowing the rule book in and out and knowing the sizes of the pads you wear when you go into the field," he says. "You have to know every detail about your craft, and when I was younger I didn't know. And I'm still learning every day."
Mars says his previous work with other artists served as a warning to folks on where he's coming from.
"'Nothing on You' had a Motown vibe, 'Billionaire' was a reggae acoustic guitar-driven song, though one of my favorites is the Cee-Lo song. I don't think anyone else could've sung that song," he says. "And there's 'Just the Way You Are.' If you know my story, you know I love all different genres of music."
Mars claims reggae, Michael Jackson and doo-wop among his influences. He calls doo-wop "just straightforward love songs — so charming and simple and romantic."
Mars says his love of doo-wop and his album title might make one think he's "a geek writing love songs in the studio all day," but he's anything but that.
"There is a romantic side, but I'm also a young guy having fun," he says. (Some may say too much fun. He's awaiting trial on cocaine possession charges after he was arrested in Las Vegas in September. He would not address it in this interview.)
"If you come to the show, you're going to see a couple of young guys jumping around having a blast. Get ready to have your face blown off," he says. "It's exciting and raw, and I'm dripping by the end of the show."
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Bruno Mars Reacts to Grammy Noms with F-Word: Fantastic
With seven Grammy nominations to his name, Bruno Mars isn't hung up on numbers – or trophies.
"It's been a hell of a year for all of us, and the fact that we did record these songs not too far from here in this little shabby studio, and here we are with Grammy nominations, is a little surreal," the "Just the Way You Are" singer, 25, tells PEOPLE. "We're just thankful."
His nominations include Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, as well as nods for songwriting. But there's someone else the singer-producer, is rooting for at the Feb. 13 ceremony: Cee-Lo Green.
Bruno helped Green, 36, pen his hit "F–– You," which is up for Song of the Year. "I think that's one of our favorite songs that we've ever produced," he says. "And [I've] been such a fan of Cee Lo, always wanted to work with him."
Adds Mars: When we did that song, he just sang the s–– out of it."
And he's not the only one giving the song a little recognition. Gwyneth Paltrow busted out a TV-friendly version of the song on Glee.
"I was pleasantly surprised, and I was impressed," Green says of Paltrow's rendition of his song. "I had no idea that she was a vocalist in the least bit, and she did a great job."
"It's been a hell of a year for all of us, and the fact that we did record these songs not too far from here in this little shabby studio, and here we are with Grammy nominations, is a little surreal," the "Just the Way You Are" singer, 25, tells PEOPLE. "We're just thankful."
His nominations include Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, as well as nods for songwriting. But there's someone else the singer-producer, is rooting for at the Feb. 13 ceremony: Cee-Lo Green.
Bruno helped Green, 36, pen his hit "F–– You," which is up for Song of the Year. "I think that's one of our favorite songs that we've ever produced," he says. "And [I've] been such a fan of Cee Lo, always wanted to work with him."
Adds Mars: When we did that song, he just sang the s–– out of it."
And he's not the only one giving the song a little recognition. Gwyneth Paltrow busted out a TV-friendly version of the song on Glee.
"I was pleasantly surprised, and I was impressed," Green says of Paltrow's rendition of his song. "I had no idea that she was a vocalist in the least bit, and she did a great job."
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Bruno Mars - Bruno Mars In Disbelief Over Grammy Nominations
03 December 2010 05:11:25 PM
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Bruno Mars In Disbelief Over Grammy Nominations
Bruno Mars ''can't believe'' he has scored seven Grammy award nominations, the second most of any artist this year.Bruno Mars "can't believe" he has scored seven Grammy award nominations.
Despite being a relative newcomer, the 'Grenade' singer and songwriter received the second most nominations at this year's Grammy awards nominations - behind Eminem, who got ten - when they were announced on Wednesday (01.12.10).
Of the news, the 25-year-old singer said: "It's just been a great year, incredible, incredible year, and I can't believe this is happening to me.
"We've worked so hard trying to make a living doing music and the fact that we're here right now is incredible, incredible."
Bruno performed 'Just the Way You Are' - which earned him a nomination in the Best Male Pop Vocal category - at the ceremony, as well as joining rapper B.o.B for a rendition of 'Nothin' On You', which he co-wrote and appeared on, to sing the chorus.
The singer - part of production team The Smeezingtons- was also celebrating as he is the co-writer of Cee Lo Green's huge hit 'F**k You', which was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Bruno's Debut album Doo-Wops and Hooligans is available now.
The 53rd Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on 13 February.
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Despite being a relative newcomer, the 'Grenade' singer and songwriter received the second most nominations at this year's Grammy awards nominations - behind Eminem, who got ten - when they were announced on Wednesday (01.12.10).
Of the news, the 25-year-old singer said: "It's just been a great year, incredible, incredible year, and I can't believe this is happening to me.
"We've worked so hard trying to make a living doing music and the fact that we're here right now is incredible, incredible."
Bruno performed 'Just the Way You Are' - which earned him a nomination in the Best Male Pop Vocal category - at the ceremony, as well as joining rapper B.o.B for a rendition of 'Nothin' On You', which he co-wrote and appeared on, to sing the chorus.
The singer - part of production team The Smeezingtons- was also celebrating as he is the co-writer of Cee Lo Green's huge hit 'F**k You', which was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Bruno's Debut album Doo-Wops and Hooligans is available now.
The 53rd Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on 13 February.
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BRUNO MARS: ‘IT TOOK ME AGES TO FIND SUCCESS’
BRUNO Mars says his game plane for success was to move to California, get discovered, get signed, release a record and tour the world.
“But that’s not always how it goes,” said the star, who has worked with Sean Kingston, Brandy, Flo Rida and Adam Levine.
“I was frustrated, waiting around to work with producers and writers. Then I said, ‘I can do that. I don’t need anybody else,’ so I started writing and producing tracks.”
Mars was then approached by a record company who wanted one of his productions for boy group Menudo.
“I said that was my art — my music. They offered me 20 grand. That’s all it cost to sell out,” he says of the song titled Lost, which he says went “double plastic. It wasn’t a great song. I wrote it when I was 17 and I didn’t know what to write about.
“For years I had been getting rejected and rejected and rejected. I was like, ‘Is this going to happen?’ Then everything took off.
“It’s easier when you understand more about what you’re doing. It’s like a football player knowing the rule book in and out and knowing the sizes of the pads you wear when you go into the field.
“You have to know every detail about your craft, and when I was younger I didn’t know. And I’m still learning every day.”
Mars — who collaborated with Travie McCoy on a track called Billionaire – recently revealed what he’d do with a billion dollars.
“If I had a billion dollars I would pretty much do what Travie would do,” he said.
“It is a lot of money. I don’t know if you could spend a billion dollars in one lifetime.”
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Monday, November 29, 2010
I love Him ..
Pete Wentz even shows up in the clip to ride around on a Vespa.
When Travie McCoy first started writing songs for his solo album, it was shaping up to be a decidedly dark affair. Deflated by his "sh--ty breakup" with Katy Perry, he penned a host of brokenhearted, mad-at-the-world songs, all of which he intended to put on the album.
But then, almost out of nowhere, he had an epiphany: In the grand scheme of things, he didn't have it all that rough, so why should he be writing feel-bad songs? (Or, as he told MTV News, "Why dampen the mood with sad, sh--ty records?") And so, his album changed, becoming a full-blown, unapologetically good-time affair — the soundtrack to the slathering of suntan lotion and not the shedding of tears.
We got the first taste of Lazarus in March, with the premiere of the first single, "Billionaire." And now, with temperatures rising and summer just around the corner, we get the video. The timing couldn't have been better.
The track — which features suddenly sizzling songwriter/producer Bruno Mars on the hook — is sunny, shiny, breezy and blissed-out, a sort of updated take on "Brewster's Millions" (that's how McCoy put it, at least), with Travie doling out the dollars and fulfilling wishes. And the video is in the same vein: a fantasy ride in which McCoy helps out the downtrodden (or, at least, skateboarders, graffiti artists and those annoying dudes who try to sell you their rap demos) while Mars strums an acoustic in the sunshine. Oh, and Pete Wentz shows up to ride around on a Vespa.
If McCoy was looking to raise spirits and score a summertime smash, well, then it's pretty much mission accomplished: The song is perfect for the sunshine, Mars is currently the hottest name in the biz (thanks to B.o.B's hit "Nothin' on You"), and the video is a lighthearted romp. And he still manages to get in a dig at his ex in one of the verses — which is sort of like having his cake and eating it too.
Bruno Mars Shows His 'Darker' Self On 'The Other Side' Video
Collaboration with Cee-Lo and B.o.B is Mars' first single off debut EP.
On Wednesday, Bruno Mars premiered his latest video, "The Other Side," showing the Hawaiian-born artist rehearsing, participating in a photo shoot and aimlessly wandering around Los Angeles. According to Mars, the moody visuals match the spirit of the song."The truth of the matteris, I'm complicated/ You're as straight as they come," he sings on the fast-paced number. "You go about your day, baby/ While I hide from the sun/ It's better if you don't understand/ 'Cause you won't know what it's like till you try."
" 'The Other Side,' which is the darker side of Bruno Mars, it's me, Cee-Lo and B.o.B, we all got on the track and it's one of my favorite records on the CD," he told MTV News. "Just because it's so unique, and I think the story behind the song, when you listen to the lyrics, it says, 'It's better if you don't understand.' And to me, it was so powerful that we actually named the EP that."
It's Better If You Don't Understand, Mars' debut, features just four songs.
After his success behind the scenes as a producer, Mars broke out this year as a featured artist on B.o.B's #1 hit "Nothin' on You"Travie McCoy's "Billionaire." and on
Now, Mars is concentrating on his solo work. In May, he told MTV News that being in the spotlight wasn't necessarily a part of his plans, but when he was given the chance, he was more than prepared.
"The journey wasn't short at all — it was trial and error and trial and error," Mars said. "It was just back and forth, man. But once 'Nothin' on You' blew up, I had these songs in my back pocket, and the label thought it'd be a good time to give people a little taste of what they're gonna get with the album. The EP came together real nice; you're gonna get a nice effect of what's in store."
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about his songs ..
Bruno Mars review: Songs flow, crowd swoons
MUSIC REVIEW
- Pop star Bruno Mars, in his trademark tilted hat, vest and white T-shirt, belts his heart out at Slim's.Credit: Laura Morton / Special to The Chronicle
Midway through his extremely sold-out show at Slim's on Tuesday night, the pop star Bruno Mars wiped the sweat from his brow and asked the audience, "What do you guys want to hear?"
For most new acts, the answer would be simple: the hit.
But for Mars, who officially launched his solo career in October with the release of his first album, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans," the requests came so fast and furious he could barely process them.
Sure, there's his No. 1 single, "Just the Way You Are." But in the past year, the 25-year-old Hawaii native has also had a hand in a string of major hits, including Travie McCoy's "Billionaire," Flo Rida's "Right Round," B.o.B's "Nothin' on You," K'naan's "Waving Flag" and Cee Lo's "F- You."
Bruno Mars Charged With Felony Drug Possession
Singer is formally charged after September arrest.
Singer/songwriter Bruno Mars has been charged with felony drug possession after his arrest in Las Vegas last month, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The "Just the Way You Are" singer is alleged to have been in possession of 2.6 grams of cocaine after he played a show at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on September 19.
According to Las Vegas police, Mars was taken into custody after a bathroom attendant at the Hard Rock alerted a security guard that a man was spending a lot of time one of the stalls and may have been using drugs. The attendant also said he noticed Mars, born Peter Hernandez, had a "baggy of white powder substance." When Mars left the stall, the guard made him give up any drugs he may have had and the star produced "a white powder substance, which was consistent with cocaine, from his left-front jeans pocket." Mars reportedly copped to his bad behavior, telling the guard he "did a foolish thing and has never used drugs before."
Mars tested positive for cocaine at the time of his arrest and, according to The Associated Press, the star faces up to four years in jail and a $5000 fine if convicted. The singer, who has appeared on chart-rulers such as B.o.B's "Nothin' On You" and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, is due in court on November 18.
On Friday, Mars' label Elektra issued a short statement, reading, "We congratulate Bruno Mars on his chart-topping success, and provide him with our full love and support."
Mars' debut LP, Doo-Wops & Hooligans drops on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Just The Way He Is ...
I heart Him!!
Peter Gene Hernandez(born October 8, 1985),better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. He is known for lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, as well as his own international number-one single "Just the Way You Are". He also co-wrote the international hits "Right Round" by Flo RidaKesha, "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan, and "Fuck You!" by Cee Lo Green. In October 2010, he released his debut, featuring
album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans.
Life and career
1985–2008: Early life and beginnings
Peter Hernandez was born and raised in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaiiby parents Pete and Bernadette "Bernie" Hernandez, of Puerto Rican and Filipino descent. At the age of two he was nicknamed 'Bruno' by his father, because he was a chubby baby and because there was a famous chubby wrestler at the time called Bruno Sammartino.Hernandez was one of six children and came from a musical family giving him a diverse mix of reggae, rock, hip hop, and R&B. From a young age, he was impersonating and performing songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, The Isley Brothers, and The Temptations.In 1990, Hernandez was featured in MidWeek as "Little Elvis", going on to have a cameo in the film Honeymoon in Vegas in 1992. "I watch the best. I'm a big fan of Elvis. I'm a big fan of 1950s Elvis when he would go on stage and scare people because he was a force and girls would go nuts! You can say the same thing for Prince or The Police. It's just guys who know that people are here to see a show, so I watch those guys and I love studying them because I'm a fan," he stated. In 2010 he said, "Growing up in Hawaii made me the man I am. I used to do a lot of shows in Hawaii with my father's band. Everybody in my family sings, everyone plays instruments. My uncle's an incredible guitar player, my dad's an incredible percussionist, my brother's a great drummer, he actually plays in our band. I've just been surrounded by it."He attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School, graduating in 2003 at the age of seventeen, and shortly after moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career.
2009–present: Commercial success and Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Before becoming a successful solo artist, Hernandez was an acknowledged music producer, writing songs for Alexandra Burke, Travie McCoy, Adam Levine, Brandy, and Sean Kingston, as well as Flo Rida in the international hit "Right Round". He also co-wrote the Sugababes' hit song "Get Sexy" and provided backing vocals on their album Sweet 7. His first musical appearance as a singer was in Far East Movement's second studio album Animal, featured on the track "3D".He was also featured on pastor and hip hop artist Jaeson Ma's debut single "Love" in August 2009.He reached prominence as a solo artist after being featured on and co-writing B.o.B's "Nothin' on You" and Travie McCoy's "Billionaire"; both songs peaked within the top ten of many charts worldwide. He said of them, "I think those songs weren't meant to be full-sung songs. If I'd sung all of "Nothin' on You", it might've sounded like some '90s R&B." Following this success, Mars released his debut extended play (EP), titled It's Better If You Don't Understand, on May 11, 2010. The EP peaked at the ninety-ninth position on the Billboard 200 and produced one single: "The Other Side", featuring rappers Cee Lo Green and B.o.B Mars collaborated with Cee Lo Green once more in August 2010 by co-writing his single "Fuck You!". He performed a medley of "Nothin' on You" and "Airplanes" with B.o.B and Hayley Williams at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2010.
Mars' debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, was released digitally on October 4, and saw its physical release on October 5, 2010The lead single, "Just the Way You Are", was released on July 19, 2010,and has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The music video was released on September 8, 2010. Two songs from the album, "Liquor Store Blues" featuring Damian Marley and "Grenade" were released to the iTunes Store as promotional singles. He opened for Maroon 5 on the fall leg of the Hands All Over Tour starting October 6, 2010. Mars will co-headline with Travie McCoy on a European tour starting October 18, 2010.[
On September 19, 2010, Mars was arrested in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine. When talking to a police officer, Mars reportedly stated that what he did was "foolish" and that "he has never used drugs before".
On October 9, 2010, he appeared on NBC"s Saturday Night Live and performed his songs "Just the Way You Are", "Nothin' on You" and "Grenade".
Musical style
Although Mars has been referenced as "soft" because of his light falsetto voice, his co-producer says, "What people don't know is there's a darker underbelly to Bruno Mars." Mars himself says, "I blame that on me singing to girls back in high school."Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called him "one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop, with a light, soul-influenced voice that’s an easy fit in a range of styles, a universal donor."Mars cites Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Prince, and Tupac Shakur as his influences.
Bruno Mars Talks Long Road To Success
Bruno Mars is the man of the moment as the Hawaiian-born singer is currently featured on two of the spring's biggest hits in B.o.B's "Nothin' on You" and Travie McCoy's "Billionaire."
Now, Mars' debut project, It's Better If You Don't Understand, released May 11, should keep his momentum going long into the summer and fall with its mix of earnest lyricism and warm melodies.
But despite the usual overnight-star talk, the humble Mars appeciates his years-in-the-making rise to success, which he credits with developing his sound.
"It's great, man — I mean, the fact that it had to take this long, you know," he told MTV News. "When we wrote 'Nothin' on You' and 'Billionaire,' these are songs that are coming from special places. And the beauty of it is, I feel like I'm a unique artist because I like to dabble in a lot of things. The fact that "Nothin' on You" is working with me singing over this hip-hop track and 'Billionaire' is working with me singing over this reggae track, I think it opens up a lane and lets people know I'm not just gonna be coming to you with one sound."
Mars initially made his mark behind the scenes as a songwriter and producer — he was pursuing a recording career and lucked into an opportunity to turn over a song of his to an already signed artist. The chance encounter was so unexpected, though, that he actually wanted to decline the offer.
"At the time it was like, 'No way, this is my art and this is my music,' " Mars explained. "They said, 'We'll give you $20,000,' and I said, 'Here you go, hold that.' And I kind of became this producer overnight. I never wrote a song before, especially for somebody else — I started writing and producing because I had to eat."
Eventually he joined forces with Phillip Lawrence and later Ari Levine, and now the production trio are known as the Smeezingtons. Prior to scoring back-to-back hits for B.o.B and Travie McCoy, the collective laid down numbers for Flo Rida and Brandy, among others.
With Mars' profile increasing, the Smeezingtons will flex their muscles throughout It's Better If You Don't Understand, a four-song EP that features collaborations with Cee Lo and B.o.B.
"The journey wasn't short at all — it was trial and error and trial and error," Mars said. "It was just back and forth, man. But once 'Nothin' on You' blew up, I had these songs in my back pocket and the label thought it'd be a good time to give people a little taste of what they're gonna get with the album. The EP came together real nice; you're gonna get a nice effect of what's in store."
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