Peter Gene Hernandez [2] (born October 8, 1985), [3] better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is a singer-songwriter and record 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). After performing in various musicals in his hometown throughout his childhood, he decided to pursue a music career and moved to Los Angeles after graduating from high school. Mars began to produce songs for other artists to join the production team The Smeezingtons.
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. He also co-wrote the international hit "Right Round" by Flo Rida, "Wavin 'Flag" by K'naan and Fuck You! Cee Lo Green. On October 4, 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. 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 53rd Grammy Awards, winning in the category Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are)."
Mars's music is characterized by displaying a 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 the 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. Jon Caramanico of The New York Times referred to Mars as "one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop." [4]