Born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bruno Mars began performing at age four as an Elvis Presley impersonator. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles in 2004, signed briefly with Motown Records, and later co-founded the Smeezingtons production team. He gained recognition as a songwriter on hits like Flo Rida's 'Right Round' (2009) and as a featured artist on B.o.B's 'Nothin' on You' (2009). Mars debuted with the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010), featuring singles 'Just the Way You Are' and 'Grenade,' earning his first Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Subsequent releases include Unorthodox Jukebox (2012), which won Best Pop Vocal Album, and 24K Magic (2016), recipient of Album of the Year at the Grammys. He collaborated with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic on An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021). His music blends pop, R&B, funk, and doo-wop influences. Mars is known for energetic live performances that incorporate dance routines and multi-instrumental skills, including guitar, drums, and piano.