Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars

Real name: Peter Gene Hernandez

Date of birth: October 8, 1985

Born in: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Zodiac: Libra

Famous since become co-writer belongs B.o.B single, "Nothin 'on You" (2010)

Singer Pop, Hip Hop, Soul, R & B and songwriter was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, October 8, 1985. He is Peter Gene Hernandez or popularly by his stage name Bruno Mars. Bruno, the nickname Bruno Mars, is the son of a family of artists. His father, Peter Hernandez, is a percussionist, and his mother, Bernadette San Pedro bayot, a hula dancer.

Bruno Mars chose to use the name because it is often considered strange by many people, especially women. "Many women think I'm weird or different. From there I was not from this planet, but the planet Mars," he said.

Bruno musical talent has been seen since childhood. He often appeared to bring the songs of Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers and The Temptations in age was 3 years. He also played with the family band, The Love Note. Bruno who often watch the appearance of Elvis Presley claimed that the King of Rock and Roll is his inspiration in music.

In 2003, Bruno moved to Los Angeles to focus on a career in the music world. A year later, he signed his first contract together with Universal Motown. Unfortunately, the difference image and musical style Bruno with that label him fired even before his debut. There, he got acquainted with producer-songwriter Philip Lawrence.

Together with Philip, Bruno wrote and recorded the song for his debut. But the rejection they received from various labels to make them desperate. Phillip even had time to think back to his home town and worked for Disney World, while Bruno returned to Hawaii. Phillip's when contacted by Brandon Creed, manager Bruno Mars right now. Brandon is interested in buying the song "Lost" for the artist that he held, duo group Menudo. Phillip and Bruno Although initially hesitant, deals amounting to USD 20 thousand (USD 226 million) to make them agree. From there, Phillip and Bruno decided to continue their cooperation.

As a songwriter, Bruno recorded once wrote songs for artists such as Alexandra Burke "Perfect" (2010), Travie McCoy "We'll Be Alright" (2010), Brandy "Long Distance" (2008), Sean Kingston "Innocent" ( 2010) and Flo Rida's "Right Round" (2009). He also had lent his vocal abilities to the group Sugarbabes in hits titled "Get Sexy" (2010).

As a singer, Bruno Mars gait became known, 2010. She contributed her voice in the song "3D" belongs Far East Movement album "Animal". However, the collaboration he did with B.o.B in the song "Nothin 'on You" (2010) and "billionare" by Travie McCoy who brought his name skyrocketed. Both the song tops the charts in many countries.

Bruno then released his first mini-album, "It's Better If You Do not Understand", May 21, 2010, which managed to occupy the 99th position on the Billboard 200. He then released her first album, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans", October 5 2010. the album contains 10 songs that drove Bruno awarded gold and platinum certificates from around the world, including Indonesia. In addition, he was also named as the most influential people in the world Time magazine by setting aside some of its competitors such as Oprah Winfrey, Justin Bieber and President Barack Obama. Title song on the album, which sold over 55 thousand copies in the second week, "Just The Way You Are", successfully occupy the first position on the Billboard Hot 100 and the 3rd Billboard 200.

Not only that, of the seven nominations at the Grammy Awards 2011 he got, Bruno recorded his first victory. He successfully won the trophy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. At the same event a year later, he was only able to get six nominations, namely the category of Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Doo-Wops & Hooligans," Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for the song " Grenade "and Producer of the Year.

He did not take long to repeat the success on her first album. His second album titled "Unorthodox Jukebox" on December 11, 2012 debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with sales reaching 187 thousand copies. The album lead single, "Locked Out of Heaven", a champion Billboard Hot 100. The song was also a winner at the MTV Video Music Awards Best Male Video category in 2013. Meanwhile, Best Choreography category achieved by him through the song "Treasure".

From this album, Bruno back into the 55th Grammy award nominee Award. However, the singer who was nominated for Best Rap Song category have to admit defeat from Niggas in Paris. However popularits Bruno as a singer is still rising. Proved he was lined up to perform enliven Super Bowl XLVIII in February 2014.

In his personal life, Bruno had lodged a legal case. He was arrested in Las Vegas on 19 September 2010 on charges of possession of cocaine. At that time, Bruno admitted that his actions are foolish. He also said that had never done the same thing before and begging to be released. For accountability, Bruno fined USD 2 thousand (USD 22 million) and perform 200 hours of public service.