A Series Of Bruno Mars Iconist Hits With Other Musicians, Suitable To Be Called The King Of Collaboration?

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JAKARTA - Bruno Mars is one proof of the success of collaboration between music industry players. Instead of being busy competing, cooperation by prioritizing musicality can actually be mutually beneficial.

Maybe Bruno is one of the few most successful artists with solo careers and collaborations. Some of the songs he performed with other musicians were able to become the top hits in their respective eras.

If it can be analyzed, Bruno's greatest strength may be versatility. As an artist's solo, he can enter various genres ranging from pop, rock, turmoil, disco, to reggae he can bulldoze.

The following collaboration works are proof of the greatness of the king of collaboration, from the early 2000s to the latest, which was able to attract Gen-Z.

1. Billionaire

In 2010, Bruno Mars became the tandem of a rapper named Travie total. They collaborated to perform a song called Billionaire from the rapper's Lazarus album.

With the hip hop genre and pop rap, this song also catapulted the names of the two artists. From there, Bruno Mars began to make people curious.

2. Liquor Store Blues

Still in 2010, another epic collaboration was carried out by Bruno Mars, who this time hooked up Damian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley.

The thick Nuansa reggae is accompanied by catchy notes that make this song addicted. This track is on Bruno's colorful Doo-Wops & Hooligans album.

3. Nothin' on You

Next up is Notthin; on You, where Bruno Mars was present as a collaborator for rapper B.O.B. Nothin' on You exploded on the market in 2010, becoming one of the iconic hit collections of the artist.

4. Finesse

Entering an increasingly modern era, Bruno actually likes to take on old music, namely 80 sad, hip hop and soul. Through Finesse (remix) which he brought with Cardi B, a new era of Bruno Mars' success began.

5. Die with A Smile

Two great singers unite in a song called Die with A Smile. With their strong character, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga have successfully presented iconic duet songs of all time.

6. APT.

Not long ago he kicked off with Lady Gaga, another surprise came. Bruno Mars and Rose BLACKPINK released a single together titled APT. In a short time, the song became a pop anthem that went viral on social media in 2024.