Bruno Mars has sold 5 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide. Mars won Best International Male Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards in 2012. He had three singles in the top ten, including first place with "Just The Way You Are," which sold 12.5 million copies. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times referred to Mars as "one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop." Worldwide, Mars became the best-digital selling artist in 2011. Mars also incorporates reggae and Motown inspired sounds into his work. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate these artists from a young age. Mars acknowledges the influences that his collaborations have had on his own music.
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He has worked with an assortment of artists from various genres. Mars' music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many musical genres. Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are". Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age.
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Peter Gene Hernandez, better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.