Bruno Mars Completes First Solo Album in Decade

Bruno Mars announced on Monday that he has completed his first solo studio album in a decade, thrilling fans who have eagerly awaited new music from the Grammy-winning artist.

The 40-year-old singer shared the update on X, formerly Twitter, where he has more than 36 million followers. "My album is done," Mars wrote simply, marking his first confirmation of a full-length solo project since 2016's 24K Magic. That album, a funk-infused collection featuring hits like "That's What I Like," "24K Magic" and "Finesse," earned Mars six Grammy Awards in 2018, including album of the year and record of the year for the title track.

Since 24K Magic, Mars has focused on high-profile collaborations rather than solo releases. In 2021, he partnered with Anderson .Paak to form the duo Silk Sonic, releasing An Evening With Silk Sonic, a nostalgic nod to 1970s soul and funk. The project garnered widespread acclaim and won multiple Grammys, including record of the year and song of the year for lead single "Leave the Door Open" in 2022. The duo chose not to submit the full album for Grammy consideration, with Mars later telling Rolling Stone, "We thank the Grammys for allowing us to perform on their...