Bruno Mars Announces Release Date for Long-Awaited New Album
Bruno Mars has announced the release date for his much-anticipated new album, titled The Romantic. This marks his return after a decade since his last solo project, with the album set to launch on February 27. The lead single will debut this Friday.
Announcement and Social Media Buzz
The news broke via Mars’ Instagram account, where he expressed excitement with the message, “New music this Friday 
The Romantic coming 2.27 
.” This announcement comes shortly after Mars confirmed on social media that the album is complete.
Collaboration Details
For this album, Mars collaborated with his long-time partner, Philip Lawrence. Notably, The Romantic will not feature any guest artists, emphasizing Mars’ solo artistry.
Background and Recent Work
Despite the long gap between solo albums, Bruno Mars has maintained a prolific presence in the music industry. His recent project, Silk Sonic, a partnership with Anderson .Paak, yielded the award-winning album featuring hits like “Leave the Door Open” and “Smokin Out the Window.”
In 2025, he collaborated with Lady Gaga on “Die with a Smile,” which soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Furthermore, his song “APT” with Rosé became one of the biggest hits of last year.
Mars’ Musical Legacy
Bruno Mars is celebrated as one of the best-selling music artists globally, boasting sales exceeding 150 million records. His accolades include:
- Nine Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
- 16 Grammy Awards
- A highly successful residency at MGM Live’s Dolby Park in Las Vegas
His previous tour, the 24K Magic World Tour (2017–2018), stands as one of the highest-grossing tours in history, further solidifying his status in the music industry.
