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4. Bruno Mars is the stage name of Peter
Hernandez Jr., born in Honolulu (Hawaii) on
October 8, 1986.

5. is a singer-songwriter and music producer
American of Filipino descent via Puerto
Rican mother and the paternal. Raised in
Honolulu, Hawaii for a family of musicians,
Mars began making music at an early age
(within 2 years)

7. Mars began producing songs for other
artists to join the production team The
Smeezingtons.

8. After an unsuccessful season with Motown
Records, Mars signed with Atlantic
Records in 2009. He became recognized
as a solo artist after lending his voice and
co-writing the chorus for the songs "Nothin
'on You" by Bob and "Billionaire" Travie
McCoy

9. He also co-wrote the international hit "Right
Round" by Flo Rida, "Waving 'Flag" by K'naan
and Fuck You! Cee Lo Green. On October 4,
2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops
& Hooligans.

10. Managed to place in the first place their singles
Just the Way You Are and Grenade around the
world. He was nominated for seven Grammy
awards in the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning in
the category Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
(Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the
Way You Are)."

11. Mars's music is characterized by showing a
wide variety of styles and influences, and
contains elements of many different musical
genres. He has worked with a variety of artists
from different genres, Mars recognizes that
influences their collaborations have had on his
own music. As a child I was very influenced by
artists like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson
and often posed as the artists from an early
age. Mars also features reggae-inspired
sounds and Motown in their work

13. The September 19,
2010, Mars was
arrested in Las Vegas
for possession of
cocaine.

14. Music Style
Mars's music is notable for
displaying a variety of styles
and influences, including pop,
rock, reggae, 3 R & B, soul
and hip hop.

15. Mars explained that "it is easy to create songs
that blend rock, soul and hip hop, and only a
handful of them." It also claims to be a fan of
Alicia Keys, Jessie J, Jack White and The
Saturdays.

16. In addition, Mars says its work with other artists
influenced his musical style, saying "" Nothing 'on You
"Motown had an atmosphere," Billionaire "is closer to
reggae, but one of my favorites is the song of Cee-Lo
Green (Fuck You!). do not think else could have sung
that song. " He cites the doo-wop as a major influence
in his music, referring to the genre as "just simple love
songs - so charming, simple and romantic."

17. Lyrically, many songs of Mars have been described as
carefree and optimistic, but some songs are darker themes
such as Grenade, Liquor Store Blues or Talking to the
Moon, which have failed relationships and self-destructive
behaviors