It’s been four years since ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ rocked radios across the world, but now it appears stageblazing divo Bruno Mars is locked, loaded, and ready for a redo.
Getting the party started with his new single ’24k(arat) Magic,’ the funk-doused tune is dipped in every drop of infectiousness as his signature hit ‘Uptown Funk.’ While we wait to see if it does as much damage on the charts as it will undoubtedly do on the dancefloor, tuck in below to hear ‘Magic’ – the first single from Bruno’s third album (in stores November 18).
Mars has hit it out of the park once again!
Easily an older sister to ‘Uptown Funk,’ ‘Magic’ lives up to its name and borrows some of the elements that made ‘Funk’ great (see: retro vibe, 80’s-inspired) without being a rehashed version of it.
Simply put: if you can’t get with this right here, you literally have no pulse! This thang is rockin’ from the press of the play button. Go Bruno!
Im lovin this joint! Gives me that old skoo 80’s vibe!
i’ve never been able to get into this guy’s music.
I keep coming back, waiting for him to ‘WOW’ me, but.. meh.
Uptown Funk similar vibe is what he’s going for now. Surprised? No.
Fix yo face! This is ? fire ?!!! I’m am so happy to hear this man’s voice again!! And unlike many artist right now he is having fun in his video! Don’t be mad that Bruno is trying to wake you all up from Gaga’s bedtime lullabies.
Bruno is without doubt the Man with the best pipes on the charts. His vocal range is incredible. However, he has yet to make a song that touches the soul. Did it TAKE HIM SO LONG TO DO THIS RECORD BECAUSE HE WAS ON PROBATION FOR HIS DRUG CHARGE (of course caught in the “male” bathroom with another man in a stall doing dope)…..or was that swept under the rug.
Ughhh
You´re so obsessed with Lady Gaga´s talent it is painful. Both Bruno and Gaga are mad talented. To be honest Gaga is offering new and Bruno isn´t if you want to go there. Don´t be mad and enjoy real talent.
Nail in the coffin for that gaga trash
such trash. he found a sound that gave him a hit and hes going to run it into the f****** ground. As soon as i heard the retro beat drop i was done….like damn be MORE DARING
Nah….this sounds like UPTOWN FUNK’S older cousin. Wished he did something different and changed up his sound a bit. Cool video, but damn does BRUNO look so old. Can’t believe he just turned 30..
I’ve always heard he has an issue with nose candy, if you know what I mean. maybe that’s why he looks older
Lmao nose candy tho
Their goes everyone’s possible #1 for the next couple weeks! This shít is FIRE!!!!
he tryna come for the weekends new song..may the best Gurl win
lol, Bruno made this song hater proof…how can you NOT like it? Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight (1979) is definitely a sample…hotel, motel, Holiday Inn lol..he played with the chords and rhythm patterns just enough so you feel like you’ve heard it before, but it still sounds fresh…if I had to say a reference song for the feel, it would be S.O.S. Band’s Just Be Good To Me (1983)…SMASH lol
Flops
Idk why but im not here for the fake retro macho s***. Its so manufactured. If bruno mars was black and made these type of records he would never sell. Although personally i love songs like this but i feel bruno is over doing it with all these songs that are starting to sound the same
Bruno’s really goin’ in on that 80’s funk. SOS Band, Midnight Starr… It’s like he’s channelling the artists who didn’t get their big break back then. Here for it.
EXACTLY!
It definitely reminds me of uptown funk. It’ll be a hit.
This ain’t it
Dang! Bruno dropped a song too?! Man this week got me like:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cta7d7rWAAAN30t.jpg
Now, I’m probably the biggest Bruno Mars fan but now man, you missed it. It sounds like he’s chasing Uptown Funk or at least this was recorded around the same time and he’s just been holding it for now. If this was going to be a hit, it probably would’ve been this summer but why release it now, it doesn’t feel right. I now I did NOT wait all this time for THIS!!!!!!
Exactly…..he should do something different.
I think it’s for 80’s funk heads like myself. But as much as I like The vibe it’s still formulaic. Uptown Funk was a huge ass record so I see what his team is doing; they want that gwap!
Kwinzy, then this should have been a second single or a buzz song before release week. Why would you introduce your next album with the sound (and look, judging by the cover art) of something you’ve already done? Regardless of money, this could turn ppl off or fail to capture their attention because it’s nothing new, in a way they could lose a lot more money chasing Uptown Funk cause that ship has passed by. Bruno last album was a unique masterpiece that combined pop, edm, r&b, soul, blues, with a big band sound (that no one really uses), rock and that’s what set him apart. It was different even from his own previous music, this is a step back.
Am tired of everyone’s doin 80’s vibe dance songs
Bruno gurl .. u better give something else. original.
cause if your album sounds like this? am packed
I here a little Chromeo in there too!
Bruno has come to slay and block that gaga!
Blocking Beyonce, Rihanna, and Ariana.
Damn bitxh does Bey ever leave your fuxking mind? Lay off her already. Gaga a flop, deal with it in the comment section of PI like the rest of the suicidal little monster’s!
She’s a legend performing at Superbowl in a couple months.
The last thing I care about is the charts that Bey is hardly on.
Didn’t she pay to perform though? Lol Rih would never darrrling
LOL If she paid so did everybody else then. In what world do you live in? Hater!
@R***** Oh you definitely care for single success otherwise your bitxh ass wouldn’t feel the need to comment about it 24/7!
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FadGa is anything but a legend. Legends don’t fade into oblivion 4 year’s into their careers LMFAOOOO!!!
Its ok
He legit used the exact same formula as Uptown Funk, and that doesn’t show true artistry and growth. There’s nothing new or inventive blended with the 80’s sound here but just a knock off Cameo’s Word Up infused with some Rick James. Even the damn video is the same just shot in Vegas. I don’t see this song being the smash hit remotely close to UF. Now while I STILL listen to Unorthodox Jukebox, I’ll definitely be eager to hear the entire album with my blunt in hand. I’ll give the song a B- and the video a B.
LEGIT. THE EXACT SAME. He hasnt DARED to dry anything different. Not once. Im not here for it. If bruno was a black man this song wouldnt go number one. Same as if JT sung it.
Here we go, the same formula over and over again. What’s new? Boring. Next!!
Tell them Harambe!!! Should’ve been him receiving that bullet instead of you.
Hello Ciara dahhling! How are we today?
It does suck that there are only 9 songs on the album! Bruno is pulling a Babyface! I hate that, you wait all these years for an album and only 9 songs. Babyface did that after a 10 year wait!
Good thing he isn’t releasing it on the 25 though, October and November are looking to be good months for hip hop/r&b. Gucci, Jeezy, DJ Paul, David Banner, Game, Bruno, Weeknd, Joe, JoJo, I can’t even deal with it!
And I don’t think there’s any other albums worth checking for for October, I wish there was something good dropping on Oct 21 but sadly no.
BTW Eric Benet’s new album is out and it’s better than ever, go support him!
That man can SANG but so many got turned off him cus of Halle Berry thing.
Bit of a shame as his voice melts in the ears
Bruno mars look good when he dances
I’m not here for the song, although the chorus is catchy and infectious. Honestly, he could’ve kept all that unnecessary profanity, but I do appreciate him utilizing a great deal of black women in the music video, unlike most male artists of color. OK sure this single will go to #1 instead of The Weeknd’s. Abel must be pissed. Lol.
I will buy the album …good s*** right here.
Like it.
Damn its an instant hit… i got it on repeat already
This is just fresh as hell!
Stonegroove
Dope af. Reminds me of Uptown Funk to an extent but it’s so Bruno I love it
Shout out to all natural booty women in the video
Bruno always giving the hip funk a fresh outlook.
Love it cus just so easy to vibe too.
He be bussin them same ol moves but it’s a JAM
I didnt expect it to be cut from the same cloth as Uptown Funk…… That wasnt even my fav Bruno song, So im hoping to hear more of BRUNO and not this wave hes been riding for that past 2years…. I love King Bruno, but this isnt my fav type of sound, I want something else from him, idk Im so confused, Im kind of let down, i have been waiting in anticipation for his first single, And while I know this is a hit, I guess I just anted a different sound, Innovation.
If a female artist would’ve sang this the comments would’ve been “he’s barely singing, so much auto tune”, “there’s hardly any hook, it’s not catchy” “singing about s**, w****”, “He’s copying the Jackson 5/Prince, when will he get his own sound or show growth”, “He looks short, ugly & old”, “his dad dancing is so bad and stiff” . I can’t stand feminists but in this is a blatant example of inequality. Where does this unattractive fugly aging midget get off singing about ‘hot girls and their ugly friends’ you know if you weren’t famous the ugly friend would be your only option…barely. Nugga’s the type of guy who would be on Tinder for months without no matches, cat calling any lady who breathed an inch near him. Some of y’all sheep, for giving him so much praise for this basicness!
I agree that some of these same people would be saying this is “copying” not just being “inspired” if it were one of the talented ladies. However, be realistic, Bruno CAN sing and Britney CANNOT. It´s not debatable.
This is hot! You can definitely tell he was inspired by Prince and Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis.
WHY are people down voting you? Jimmy & Terry PRODUCED S.O.S. Band’s Just Be Good To Me! Don’t even stress it chile lol
thank you girl!
Personally I like it a lot. And like I´ve said many times, he´s like the only male in mainstream doing it big with quality and success at the same time worldwide.
All about his image is so tacky here though. And it´s true that this time it doesn´t sound new and fresh like his previous new offerings (Locked up in Heaven was such an amazing moment). I also don´t like one bit the objectification of women in this video as if he were one of those basic rapers. Objectification of women has gone so damn far. It gives me the creeps at this point. I don´t think I´ll watch the video ever again for that sole reason.
shut up!!
What the hell is yall talking about this shjt is wack dem lessers is right a site full of sheep. although not surprising
I never really cared for him musically, but this is pretty refreshing. A step above what’s currently on radio. Plus, he looks so cute.
Chris Brown has been trying this sound for a while now, but not as slick and not produced as well.
It’ll be a hit. Not as big as Uptown Funk I don’t think, but a hit. He’s veering into a certain kind of territory with this look and style…..but he’s always able to sell things to that cross-over audience that others can’t because his music is ultimately very pop and very produced….we’ll see!
wooo groovy I like it and could see this being a hit
but if we’re picking sides I’m team #Starboy
I like it in the same family as uptown funk but I prefer this one it’s got hit written all over it!! Go on Bruno do your thing
Now that I think of it, I’m sure there’s a sample from Queen Janet’s O.G. house party anthem, “Go Deep”, in there somewhere.
It amazes me when all the hypocrites and “pseudo-professional” critics on here say this song shows no artistic development…..Damn! It’s one song!
This is clearly his lane, which I appreciate. Besides, y’all are comparing UFunk with this single, but leaving out the rest of his discography. Bruno has been extremely consistent while getting stronger with his production and lyrical content. Y’all need to chill. It’s more than the drugs, money, and ass clapping that Chris Brown sings about. Sheesh.
24K Magic Video
Effort: B+
Creativity: B-
Execution: B+
24K Magic Song
Effort: A
Creativity: B
Execution:B
I love Bruno! This song is fire! Yes sir! Jam of the week
Wow