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OK BRUNO, I RESPECT MICHAEL, BUT WHERE DO YOU LEAVE JAMES?
Bruno Mars has stated on several occasions that, among many other influences, that of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley have been very important in his career and we can see that in the song “Finesse” in the part where he sings: “We out here drippin' in finesse, it don't make no sense, out here drippin' in finesse, you know it, you know it…” that reminds a lot the Chorus of the song "Remember the Time" of the Great Michael. And It's okay, but I argue that Bruno is possessed by the spirit of James Brown too and I think there's nothing wrong with it; on the contrary, any artist would like to be compared with such a giant. Just look at their movements and the energy with which it is planted on stage, is electrifying. In addition, the tones so sharp that his voice can reach and, the virtuosity with which it can adapt to different genres allows the versatility that we all expect from an artist so that every new material he presents does not look like the same. Precisely that variety in every job he does is what helps us not to get bored of him, when in other unfortunate cases, other singers do not have so many resources and end up in oblivion, doing the same always. It's not up to me to judge their personal bumps, we all have them, even if we're not famous however, after seeing him and admiring him in "Please Me" with Cardi B at the beginning of 2019, I am certain that he is recovered and in shape to continue offering the best of his art for many years. Returning to the album 24K Magic, we can not let pass the song that bears the same name.
LIKE A GOOD PIMP
Maybe this is the dream of all men on the planet: live 24/7 party around the world, with luxury, private jets and, of course surrounded by the most beautiful girls. At least once in a lifetime and then wake up to the cruel reality. And, who is not a dangerous man with some money in his pocket? Absolutely all of us. That is precisely the image that Bruno projects in this song and reinforces it with the video. As a good pimp and touring the best places in the city does wonders with this mixture of funk, disco and, R&B. Perhaps not the best song of his career but meets what the male audience was asking and opens the way to something with much more class: "That’s What I Like”.
THAT’S WHAT WE ALL LIKE
As music lovers music and the integral work of an artist, the song and video “That’s What I Like”, confirms everything said in this narrative: interpretative quality, brilliant compositions, choreographies of the highest level and, personal charisma that make Bruno Mars a unique artist in the musical offer of these days. We could stay for many hours discussing and analyzing each of his songs and collaborations with other singers, because even having few years in the music business, this artist has been prolific and surely not stop in the years to come. But nothing is better than creating your own tracklist, with what you like most about him, put some good headphones in your ears and transport you to that place where there is no room for sadness, well a little, although joy is the hallmark of the music of Bruno Mars' and that's better. I can not wait any longer and I would like to have in my hands a new EP of this genius in the coming months. That joy that he transmits when dancing and his admirable voice, can not be denied for a long time. Born in Hawaii and continuing his youth in Los Angeles, he opened the way by composing songs for other artists and now it's up to him to reap the fruits of fame, which, if he continues along the same path, will never end.
By: Jorge Diaz