It's better if you don't understand; just listen and have a
good time. That's the response Bruno Mars will give you with a smile when asked
to describe his sound and music. He would much rather sing, perform, and write
his songs than talk about them, but that is becoming more and more unavoidable
these days. It might seem that Mars appeared out of nowhere, co-writing,
producing and performing on B.o.B's #1 "Nothin' On You" followed by
Travie McCoy's chart-climbing "Billionaire", but he makes one thing
clear: "It's not an overnight success".Mars is a multitalented
singer, songwriter, producer and musician who feels most at home when he's
performing. Born to a musical family in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was practically
raised on the stage. His father, a Latin percussionist from Brooklyn, organized
a Vegas-style revue that featured the entire family, including his mother, a
talented vocalist. When a four-year-old Mars observed his family performing
Motown hits, doo-wop medleys and impersonations for enthusiastic crowds all
over his native Waikiki Beach, "I was jealous!" says Mars with a
laugh. "My dad put me on stage and I remember singing an Elvis song and
that was it. Ever since that moment, I've been addicted."Rich in diverse
music from all over the globe, Honolulu was an exciting hometown for the
budding singer/songwriter. On one end of the spectrum, his home was filled with
the 1950s classics that were his father's passion. Meanwhile, the city is rich
in traditional sounds, including reggae, rock and folk music, as well as the
latest pop hits. "Hawaii is basically in the middle of the world, so
you're exposed to every type of music over there," explains Mars.Listen song here:YouTube
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