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The Making Of Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

• 5th Oct 2010

Introducing multitalented singer/songwriter/producer, Bruno Mars, released his debut single ‘Just The Way You Are’ on Sept 20 via Elektra/Atlantic Records, and saw it go straight to no.1 in the UK. His debut album is set for release early next year; in the mean time Bruno will be supporting Travie McCoy on a string of UK shows this October, following his first ever UK show at YoYo, London’s Notting Hill Arts Club, which saw queues round the block all night.

Bruno Mars (born Peter Hernandez) is set to take the UK by storm with his captivating melodies and buoyant voice. The sensation has already catapulted himself to the top of the charts in the UK – he lent his vocals to two huge crossover RIAA Platinum-certified anthems, earning himself immediate acclaim: B.o.B’s #1 smash ‘Nothin’ On You’ and Travie McCoy’s feel-good summer track (and one of Radio 1’s Record Of the Week’s), ‘Billionaire’. Moreover, Bruno’s debut single ‘Just The Way You Are’ has moved up to the A-List at Radio 1, following early B-listing at Capital FM and 1Xtra.

Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii and born into a musical family (his father, a Latin percussionist and mother, a talented vocalist) Bruno states why he has an eclectic mix of influences coming from reggae, R&B, folk and rock ‘n’ roll – “Hawaii is basically in the middle of the world, so you’re exposed to every type of music over there.” Highly anticipated debut single, ‘Just The Way You Are’, which has just shot to no.1 in the US iTunes chart, selling over 700,000 so far, confirms Bruno’s flair for heartfelt lyricism, smooth golden vocals and infectious beats.

Having moved to Los Angeles straight from high school to pursue his musical career, Bruno teamed up with friends Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine to form the highly demanded production/songwriting team, ‘The Smeezingtons’. The trio went onto craft a number of massive hits including Flo Rida’s ‘Right Round’, Brandy’s ‘Long Distance’ and K’NAAN’s international #1 Fifa World Cup song, ‘Wavin’ Flag’. Bruno released his debut EP ‘It’s Better If You Don’t Understand’ in the US this year, it peaked at #1 on the iTunes pop chart. Asked about the themes of the EP, he explains – “It’s hard to put myself in a box… I just write songs that I strongly believe in and that are coming from inside. There are no tricks. It’s honesty with big melodies. And I’m singing the s*** out of them.”

BRUNO MARS supports TRAVIE McCOY on his upcoming UK tour:

18th October – Birmingham Academy 2
21st October – Oxford Academy
22nd October – Manchester Academy
23rd October – Glasgow G2
25th October – London Kings College