Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and performer known for his powerful vocals, energetic performances, and retro-inspired musical style. His real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, and he was born on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Mars grew up in a musical family and began performing at a very young age before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a professional music career. He became internationally famous after the success of songs such as “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.” His music combines pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, hip-hop, and rock influences.
Bruno Mars Quick Facts
Full Name: Peter Gene Hernandez
Date of Birth: October 8, 1985
Age: 40 years old
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Nationality: American
Profession: Singer, songwriter, record producer, performer
Genres: Pop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock
Active Since: 2004
Bruno Mars Songs
Bruno Mars has built a catalog defined by huge, era-defining singles as well as deep, well-crafted album cuts that showcase his range across pop, funk, soul, and R&B. Below is a list of his officially released songs from his studio albums, EPs, collaborative projects, and standalone singles.
- Just the Way You Are
- Grenade
- The Lazy Song
- Talking to the Moon
- Marry You
- Count On Me
- Our First Time
- Runaway Baby
- Liquor Store Blues (featuring Damian Marley)
- The Other Side (featuring CeeLo Green and B.o.B)
- Somewhere in Brooklyn
- Locked Out of Heaven
- When I Was Your Man
- Treasure
- Gorilla
- Young Girls
- Moonshine
- Natalie
- Show Me
- If I Knew
- Money Make Her Smile
- Old & Crazy (featuring Esperanza Spalding)
- 24K Magic
- That’s What I Like
- Versace on the Floor
- Chunky
- Finesse (solo and featuring Cardi B)
- Perm
- Straight Up & Down
- Calling All My Lovelies
- Too Good to Say Goodbye
- Silk Sonic Intro
- Leave the Door Open
- Fly as Me
- After Last Night (with Thundercat and Bootsy Collins)
- Smokin Out the Window
- Put on a Smile
- 777
- Skate
- Love’s Train
- Blast Off
- Risk It All
- Cha Cha Cha
- I Just Might
- God Was Showing Off
- Why You Wanna Fight?
- On My Soul
- Something Serious
- Nothing Left
- Dance With Me
- Die with a Smile (with Lady Gaga)
- It Will Rain
- Nothin’ on You (B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars)
- Billionaire (Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars)
- Lighters (Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars)
- Mirror (Lil Wayne featuring Bruno Mars)
- Young, Wild & Free (Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars)
- Bubble Butt (Major Lazer featuring Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga and Mystic)
- Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars)
- Wake Up in the Sky (Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars and Kodak Black)
- Please Me (with Cardi B)
- Blow (with Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton)
- APT. (with Rosé)
- Fat Juicy & Wet (with Sexyy Red)
- Bonde do Brunão
- Rocketeer (Far East Movement featuring Bruno Mars)
Bruno Mars Albums and Songs
It’s Better If You Don’t Understand (2010)
Released on May 11, 2010, this was Bruno Mars’ debut EP, arriving just months before his first full album. It offered an early look at his songwriting and vocal style before he became a household name, featuring stripped-down, guitar-and-piano-driven arrangements.
- Talking to the Moon
- Count On Me
- The Other Side (featuring CeeLo Green and B.o.B)
- Liquor Store Blues (featuring Damian Marley)
Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010)
Bruno Mars’ debut studio album was released on October 4, 2010, and turned him into a global star practically overnight. Blending pop, reggae, and R&B influences, it produced massive hits like “Just the Way You Are,” “Grenade,” and “The Lazy Song,” and earned multiple Grammy nominations.
- Grenade
- Just the Way You Are
- Our First Time
- Runaway Baby
- The Lazy Song
- Marry You
- Talking to the Moon
- Liquor Store Blues (featuring Damian Marley)
- Count On Me
- The Other Side (featuring CeeLo Green and B.o.B)
Bonus tracks (special/digital editions): Somewhere in Brooklyn, Talking to the Moon (Acoustic Piano Version)
The Grenade Sessions (2011)
Released on May 8, 2011, this promotional EP featured acoustic reworkings of songs from Doo-Wops & Hooligans, giving fans a stripped-back look at some of the album’s biggest tracks.
- Grenade (Acoustic)
- Just the Way You Are (Acoustic)
- Talking to the Moon (Acoustic)
- The Lazy Song (Acoustic)
Unorthodox Jukebox (2012)
Mars’ second studio album arrived on December 7, 2012, and pushed his sound into rockier, funkier, and more experimental territory. Songs like “Locked Out of Heaven” and “When I Was Your Man” became defining hits of the era and topped charts worldwide.
- Young Girls
- Locked Out of Heaven
- Gorilla
- Treasure
- Moonshine
- When I Was Your Man
- Natalie
- Show Me
- Money Make Her Smile
- If I Knew
Target Deluxe Edition bonus tracks: Old & Crazy (featuring Esperanza Spalding), Young Girls (Original Demo Cut), Gorilla (Original Demo Cut), Moonshine (Remix featuring The Futuristics), Locked Out of Heaven (Remix featuring Major Lazer)
24K Magic (2016)
Released on November 18, 2016, Mars’ third studio album leaned heavily into 1990s-style funk, new jack swing, and R&B. It became one of his most celebrated projects, winning Album of the Year at the Grammys and spawning hits like “24K Magic,” “That’s What I Like,” and “Finesse.”
- 24K Magic
- Chunky
- Perm
- That’s What I Like
- Versace on the Floor
- Straight Up & Down
- Calling All My Lovelies
- Finesse
- Too Good to Say Goodbye
Deluxe edition bonus track: Finesse (Remix featuring Cardi B)
An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021)
Released on November 12, 2021, this collaborative album with Anderson .Paak, performed as the duo Silk Sonic, is a loving tribute to 1960s and ’70s soul and funk. Narrated by Bootsy Collins, it delivered the chart-topping single “Leave the Door Open” and earned widespread critical acclaim.
- Silk Sonic Intro
- Leave the Door Open
- Fly as Me
- After Last Night (with Thundercat and Bootsy Collins)
- Smokin Out the Window
- Put on a Smile
- 777
- Skate
- Love’s Train
- Blast Off
The Romantic (2026)
Released on February 27, 2026, The Romantic is Bruno Mars’ fourth solo studio album and his first solo full-length in a decade, following 24K Magic. The nine-track record leans into cha-cha, bossa nova, funk, and new jack swing influences, built around themes of romance and devotion, and was led by the chart-topping single “I Just Might.”
- Risk It All
- Cha Cha Cha
- I Just Might
- God Was Showing Off
- Why You Wanna Fight?
- On My Soul
- Something Serious
- Nothing Left
- Dance With Me
Standalone Singles and Notable Collaborations
Beyond his studio albums, Mars has released and featured on numerous standalone singles that were not tied to a specific album, including guest appearances that helped launch his career and later hits recorded as a featured artist or collaborator.
- Nothin’ on You (B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars)
- Billionaire (Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars)
- It Will Rain (from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 soundtrack)
- Lighters (Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars)
- Mirror (Lil Wayne featuring Bruno Mars)
- Young, Wild & Free (Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars)
- Bubble Butt (Major Lazer featuring Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga and Mystic)
- Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars)
- Wake Up in the Sky (Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars and Kodak Black)
- Please Me (with Cardi B)
- Blow (with Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton)
- Die with a Smile (with Lady Gaga)
- APT. (with Rosé)
- Fat Juicy & Wet (with Sexyy Red)
- Bonde do Brunão
Final Wrap-Up
From his breakout debut Doo-Wops & Hooligans to the funk revival of Unorthodox Jukebox, the retro-soul triumph of 24K Magic, and the genre-defining Silk Sonic project with Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars has spent well over a decade crafting a catalog built on melody, showmanship, and a deep appreciation for musical history. His 2026 album, The Romantic, marked a long-awaited return to solo work and reaffirmed his status as one of pop and R&B’s most reliable hitmakers. Alongside chart-topping collaborations with artists like Lady Gaga, Rosé, and Cardi B, Mars’ body of work spans nearly every corner of contemporary pop music, cementing him as one of the defining artists of his generation.
