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Life of Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians,

 Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles, to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons.

Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals to the songs "Nothin' on you" by B.oB, and "BILLONAIRE" by Travie McCoy, which were worldwide hits, and for which he co-wrote the hooks. He also co-wrote the hits "Righto Rouns" by Flo Rida featuring Kesha,  allowing him to work with an assortment of artists from various genres. Mars' debut studio album, Doo- Wops & Hoolingans (2010) peaked at number three on the Billaboard 200, anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the way you are", "Grenade" and the hit single "The lazy Song". The album was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning Best Pop Vocal Performance for "Just The Way You Are".