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• Bruno Mars, born Peter Hernandez, is singer songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, he began making music at a young age. After performing in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood, he decided to pursue a musical career and moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school. Mars began producing songs for other artists and signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B., and "Billonaire" by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida. In October 2010, he released his debut album, "Doo-Wops and Hooligans." Anchored by the worldwide number one singles "Just the Way Your Are" and "Grenade" the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. He was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are". His music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and containing elements of many different musical genres.
  
  
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