Bruno Mars Announces Completion of New Album
Bruno Mars has announced the completion of his new album, marking an exciting return to solo music. On January 5, he shared this news on social media, confirming a much-anticipated project since his last solo effort, the Grammy-winning album 24K Magic from 2016. That album saw immense success, featuring hits like “That’s What I Like” and “24K Magic,” and garnered six Grammy Awards in 2018.
Bruno Mars: A Brief Hiatus and Collaborative Success
Although Bruno Mars took a break from solo projects, he remained active in collaborations. His partnership with Anderson .Paak under the name Silk Sonic produced the acclaimed album An Evening With Silk Sonic in 2021. This project celebrated the sound of ’70s funk and soul and received high praise, sweeping the Grammys.
Recent Highlights and Features
- In 2024, he featured on BLACKPINK’s Rosé global hit “APT.”
- “APT.” became the first song by a K-pop artist to top Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart.
- The track achieved a record-extending 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
- It also topped the year-end Billboard Global 200 chart.
- “APT.” received three Grammy nominations, including record and song of the year.
As of November 27, the song accumulated nearly 4.9 billion official on-demand global streams, according to Luminate. Additionally, it won the song of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards—a first for a K-pop act.
Musical Collaborations and Upcoming Influences
Bruno Mars has also collaborated on tracks like “Die With a Smile” featuring Lady Gaga in 2024 and the playful “Fat Juicy & Wet” with Sexyy Red in 2025. His recent performances, including an all-star corporate holiday event with notable figures like Slash and Eddie Vedder, hint at diverse musical influences for his new album. Fans can expect an eclectic mix with a potential live instrumentation vibe.
As Bruno Mars gears up for this new chapter, his fans eagerly await what is bound to be another chart-topping endeavor.
