man, this dude is the shit! First off he's Hawaiin, and has soul music and r&b on lock, he's studied all the greats, and has his pop music appeal. Come on haters, year ago no one knew him mainstream, now he is featured on Eminem's first single, and also featured on Jay Z and Kanye West's First single with Beyonce. If those features arent major, then that doesn't speak volumes for his talent. Jimmy Early said you cant keep a brother with soul down.......this Bruno Mars cat comes from a musically talented/gifted family, it's in his roots.