List of songs recorded by Bruno Mars
Mars performing in Houston, Texas on November 24, 2010
American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has recorded songs for three studio albums , one collaborative album, one extended play (EP) and three soundtrack albums . He has also featured as a guest artist and provided background vocals to other songs. After an unsuccessful contract with Motown Records and a fruitless conversation with will.i.am 's management, Mars signed with Atlantic Records in 2009.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] He came to prominence as a composer for other artists with Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine, who called themselves the Smeezingtons .[ 4] They composed B.o.B 's "Nothin' on You " (2009), and Travie McCoy 's "Billionaire " (2010); Mars sang on their choruses.[ 3] [ 4]
The Smeezingtons composed Mars's debut EP, It's Better If You Don't Understand , released in May 2010, and his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans , released in October 2010.[ 5] [ 6] The album included the songs "Just the Way You Are ", "Grenade " and "Runaway Baby ". It featured collaborations with Damian Marley , B.o.B and CeeLo Green , and the songs included on the EP, "Somewhere in Brooklyn", "The Other Side", "Count On Me " and "Talking to the Moon ". Mars's love for doo-wop music inspired the album which is primarily a pop , reggae pop and R&B record.[ 7] [ 8] [ 9] In 2011, he appeared as a featured artist on Bad Meets Evil 's "Lighters " and Lil Wayne's "Mirror ". He has contributed songs to soundtracks: "It Will Rain " for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 , "Young, Wild & Free " by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa for Mac & Devin Go to High School and "Welcome Back" for Rio 2 .
Mars's second studio album Unorthodox Jukebox , released in December 2012, included the tracks "Locked Out of Heaven ", "When I Was Your Man ", "Treasure " and "Moonshine ". The Smeezingtons collaborated with other producers, including Mark Ronson , Jeff Bhasker and Emile Haynie , to create a disco , funk , pop, reggae , and rock album.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] Lyrically, it showcases traditional notions of romance, male chauvinism, and sexuality.[ 12] In 2014, Ronson's single, "Uptown Funk ", featured Mars. Shampoo Press & Curl, a production trio formed by Mars, Lawrence and Christopher Brody Brown , composed the tracks on his third studio album, 24K Magic , released in November 2016.[ 13] [ 14] It included the songs "24K Magic ", "That's What I Like ", and a remix of "Finesse " featuring Cardi B . Funk, pop and R&B influenced the creation of this album, which involves subjects of money and sex.[ 11] [ 15]
Mars and Anderson .Paak , as Silk Sonic , released the collaborative studio album An Evening with Silk Sonic , in November 2021. It was produced by Mars, D'Mile and The Stereotypes .[ 16] It includes the singles "Leave the Door Open " and "Smokin out the Window ". The album is rooted in R&B , soul , funk , early hip-hop and pop .[ 17] [ 18] [ 19] It explores themes of "seduction, romance", reconciliation and materialism.[ 20] [ 21] In 2024, Mars collaborated with Lady Gaga on the single "Die With a Smile " and with Rosé on "Apt. ".
Songs
Anderson .Paak co-wrote and recorded the collaborative studio An Evening with Silk Sonic with Mars.
Rosé collaborated with Mars on "Apt. ".
B.o.B collaborated with Mars on "Nothin' on You " and "The Other Side".
Diplo co-wrote "Bubble Butt ", "Liquor Store Blues " and "Money Makes Her Smile".
K'naan was one of the co-writers of "Bang Bang", "Wavin' Flag " and "The Lazy Song ".
Mark Ronson was among the co-writers of "Gorilla ", "Moonshine", "Uptown Funk " and "Feel Right ".
Mars collaborated with Cardi B on "Finesse " and "Please Me ".
The Stereotypes were among the co-writers of "After Last Night ", "Finesse", "Please Me" and "That's What I Like "
Key
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Indicates songs with background vocals by Mars
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Indicates songs with uncredited vocals by Mars
Notes
^ Bruno Mars was not credited as a featured artist on the first release of "6AM".[ 22] In 2012, he was credited on Bueno's mixtape Maloof Money, Vol. 3 (Executive Decisions).[ 23]
^ A remix featuring 2 Chainz was released in May 2013. 2 Chainz wrote his own parts and is only credited as a writer and as a vocalist on the remixed single version.[ 30]
^ Bruno Mars was credited as a featured artist on the first release of "Can't Come Back to Me" in 2012.[ 33] In 2016, the song was included on Layzie Bone's Mo Thug Boss with Mars's vocals not credited.
^ A remix version featuring Cardi B was released as a single and it is only included on the deluxe edition of 24K Magic . Cardi B wrote her own parts with Klenord Raphael and is only credited as a writer and as a vocalist on the single version.[ 36]
^ Mars's vocals are not credited.[ 38]
^ Mars was not credited as a featured artist on the first release of "Love".[ 42] He was credited on the album Glory .[ 43]
^ "Sugar, Cocoa and Honey" does not have songwriter credits.
^ "This Is My Love" embodies portions of the composition entitled "Love" written and performed by Jaeson Ma and Mars.
^ Various versions of this song were released featuring different lyrics and composition from the original version.[ 28]
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^ a b Blumentrath, Jan (December 13, 2010). "Interview with Aaron Bay-Schuck" . HitQuarters . Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2010 .
^ a b Wete, Brad (13 April 2010). "So who is Bruno Mars? A Q&A with the guy behind B.O.B's smash hit 'Nothin' On You' " . Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2010 .
^ "Bruno Mars Blasts Off into the Top Ten Albums Chart on iTunes With New Digital EP; Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter/Producer Follows B.o.B's No. 1 Blockbuster, "Nothin' On You" With Much-Anticipated Solo Debut; Four-Song EP Features Guest Appearances From B.o.B and the Legendary Cee Lo Green; Major TV Performances Slated Throughout May; "It's Better If You Don't Understand" Arrives at All Digital Retailers Today" (Press release). Marketwire . May 11, 2010. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2010 .
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^ Lewis, Pete (October 2010). "Bruno Mars: Out of this world!" . Blues & Soul . No. 1082. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011. Retrieved September 28, 2011 .
^ Rosen, Jody (October 5, 2010). "Bruno Mars: Doo-Wops & Hooligans" . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on October 7, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2010 .
^ Mervis, Scott (October 7, 2010). "For the Record: Bruno Mars" . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2010 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k Unorthodox Jukebox (CD booklet). Bruno Mars . Atlantic Records 533064-2. 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b Fusilli, Jim (November 18, 2016). " '24K Magic' by Bruno Mars Review: A Soundtrack for '80s and '90s Pop Nostalgia" . The Wall Street Journal . Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2018 .
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^ a b c d e f g h i j 24K Magic (CD booklet). Bruno Mars . United States: Atlantic Records . 2016.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Roberts, Randall (November 28, 2017). "The mysterious production team Shampoo Press & Curl earns nods for Bruno Mars' 24K Magic" . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018 .
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^ a b c d e f g h i j An Evening with Silk Sonic (CD booklet). Silk Sonic . United States: Aftermath , Atlantic . 2021. 2-661922.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Aswad, Jem (November 11, 2021). "Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak's 'Evening With Silk Sonic' Is a Luscious Blast of '70s Soul: Album Review" . Variety . Retrieved November 12, 2021 .
^ DeVille, Chris (November 15, 2021). "With Silk Sonic, Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Set Their Time Machine to '70s Funk & Soul" . Stereogum . Retrieved October 1, 2024 .
^ Sowing (November 15, 2021). "Silk Sonic An Evening with Silk Sonic" . Sputnikmusic . Retrieved November 15, 2021 .
^ Pareles, Jon (November 12, 2021). "Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Revisit Vintage Luxury as Silk Sonic" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2021 .
^ Williams, Sophie (November 12, 2021). "Silk Sonic – 'An Evening With Silk Sonic' review: an unashamedly retro delight" . NME . Retrieved November 12, 2021 .
^ Wass, Mike (January 16, 2018). "The Stereotypes Talk Grammy Nominations, K-Pop & Bruno Mars: Interview" . Idolator . Retrieved June 9, 2018 .
^ Maloof Money, Vol. 3 (Executive Decisions) (liner notes) (deluxe ed.). Noyz Music Group, Rapbay, Urbanlife Music. 2012.
^ Can't Knock The Hustle (CD booklet). Bueno. United States: Noyz Music Group. 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Animal (liner notes). Far East Movement (standard ed.). Hunnypot. 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Apt. (CD liner notes). Rosé and Bruno Mars . The Black Label , Atlantic Records . 2024.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ R.O.O.T.S. (inlay notes). Flo Rida . Atlantic Records . 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b c Troubadour (liner notes). K'naan (Champion ed.). A&M/Octone . 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ a b Lazarus (liner notes). Travie McCoy (standard ed.). Atlantic Records , Decaydance Records , Fueled by Ramen . 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Bubble Butt (Remix) [feat. Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga and Mystic]" . 7digital UK. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2013 .
^ Free the Universe (liner notes). Major Lazer (standard ed.). Secretly Canadian . 2013.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ No.6 Collaborations Project (CD booklet). United States: Asylum Records , Atlantic Records . 2019.
^ "Can't Come Back to Me (feat. Bruno Mars): LayzieBone & Bruno Mars" . Amazon. Archived from the original on March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014 .
^ Mo Thug Boss (liner notes). Layzie Bone. MoThugs Records. 2016.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Uptown Special (album liner notes). Mark Ronson . Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited . 2015.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ 24K Magic (CD booklet). Bruno Mars (Deluxe ed.). Japan: Atlantic Records . 2018.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Forever Valentine" . Tidal . January 17, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020 .
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^ "Her World Goes On by Justin Michael & Kemal" . iTunes. March 23, 2010. Archived from the original on July 6, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019 .
^ The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (soundtrack) lines (liner notes). Various (standard ed.). Chop Shop Records , Atlantic . 2011.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Mathers, Marshall; Montgomery, Ryan (2011). Hell: The Sequel (Digital booklet). Bad Meets Evil . Santa Monica, California: Shady Records , Interscope Records . pp. 13– 19.
^ "Love Single by Jaeson Ma" . iTunes Store. 24 August 2009. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ a b Glory (liner notes). Jaeson Ma (standard ed.). Catch Music Group. 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Tha Carter IV (liner notes). Lil Wayne (deluxe ed.). Young Money , Cash Money , Universal Republic . 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray (inlay notes). B.o.B . Grand Hustle , Rebel Rock, Atlantic Records . 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Light (inlay notes). Matisyahu (standard ed.). Epic , JDub Records , Or Music. 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Please Me" . Tidal . February 15, 2019. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020 .
^ Staff, Vibe (November 20, 2014). "Listen To Big Gipp And Bruno Mars "Sugar Cocoa Honey" " . Vibe . Archived from the original on March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019 .
^ Girl on Fire (inlay notes). Alicia Keys . RCA Records . 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ This Is My Love (liner notes). Gold 1 (Remixes ed.). Kontor Records, Subside Records, Oceanlight Productions. 2012.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Christman, Ed (May 1, 2015). " 'Uptown Funk!' Gains More Writers After Gap Band's Legal Claim" . Billboard . Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015 .
^ Sweet 7 (liner notes). Sugababes (standard ed.). Island , Roc Nation . 2010.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Awaken Reloaded (liner notes). Keke Palmer . self-released . 2011.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Wake Up in the Sky" . Tidal . Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "Watching Her Move by Justin Michael & Blake Reary" . iTunes. July 21, 2009. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020 .
^ Rio 2 (liner notes). Various Artists. Atlantic Records . 2014.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ "Young Girls Credits – Ascap Work ID: 884659208" . ASCAP. Archived from the original on June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2017 .
^ "Young, Wild & Free Credits – Ascap Work ID: 883624507" . ASCAP. Archived from the original on June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2017 .
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