Bruno Mars performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 presented by Capital One at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
The singer professionally known as Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez, to a Puerto Rican father and a Filipino mother in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mars, who got his name by looking like the wrestler Bruno Sammartino and Mars from claiming his musical skills are out of this world, got his start by singing as an Elvis impersonator at just four years old. Since then, he moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school and hustled his way to the top. It took a few years for him to become the superstar he is today, known for his funk and disco influences on breakout hits like "Uptown Funk" and "Locked Out of Heaven." Now that he is a superstar, there is no turning back for him.
Below is a list of Bruno Mars' best songs ranked from best to worst.
1. "Uptown Funk"
This song is technically Mark Ronson's song and has Bruno as a feature. However, when you are just the producer and Bruno is doing all of the singing and captivating dancing, it becomes his song. "Uptown Funk" made history tying the Black Eyed Peas song "I Gotta Feeling" for being the only songs holding the number 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 list for 14 weeks. Uptown Funk is featured on Mark Ronson's fourth album, Uptown Special. Ronson has been a frequent collaborator with Bruno Mars as he has worked on his hits "Locked Out of Heaven," "Moonshine" and "Gorilla."
"Uptown Funk" has accumulated over 2.3 billion views on YouTube. The success of the song has been met with some controversy. A handful of singers have come forward claiming that "Uptown Funk" is a direct rip off of their songs and have sued for royalties. Some of these singers include Trinidad James who felt the "don't believe me just watch!" line was stolen from his song "All Gold Everything." James ended up getting writing credit. Other singers like Angie Stone who claims the song is similar to her hit "Funk You Up." She has yet to reach an agreement.
Learn more about "Uptown Funk" here.
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2. "The Lazy Song"
"The Lazy Song" was Bruno Mar's first viral hit. The song which now has over 1 billion views on YouTube reached its peak on Billboard's Hot 100 chart at number four. Despite not reaching the number one spot, the song has been a staple on radio airwaves and the video which features dance group the "Poreotics" dancing with Mars in gorilla masks is a classic. "The Lazy Song" was one of the largest selling singles in 2011 with sales reaching about 6.5 million in digital sales.
"The Lazy Song" is high on this list due to its undeniable catchiness. The song is relatable to everyone since we all have all lazy days. The hook of "today I don't feel like doing anything/I just wanna lay in my bed/Don't feel like picking up the phone/So leave a message at the tone/Cause today I don't feel like doing anything/Nothing at all" is the perfect soundtrack when we are just in a lazy mood. The song has reggae inspiration with smooth drums and guitars which add to the laid back vibe.
Learn more about the "Lazy Song" here.
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