Bruno Mars – 2011 GRAMMY’s Best Male Pop Vocals – Filipino
Posted By philippine evolution staff on December 23, 2011
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BRUNO MARS
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Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better 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. 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 from high school. Mars began producing songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons.
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After an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, Mars 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 “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits “Right Round” by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number one singles “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade”, the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. He was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Just the Way You Are”.
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Mars’ music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many different musical genres. He has worked with an assortment of artists from different genres; Mars acknowledges the influences that his collaborations have had on his own music. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate these artists from a young age. Mars also incorporates reggae and Motown inspired sounds into his work. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times referred to Mars as “one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop”.
Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez and raised in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, by parents Pete Hernandez, of Puerto Rican descent and Bernadette “Bernie” of Filipino descent. His mother emigrated to Hawaii from the Philippines as a child and his father moved to the island from Brooklyn, New York. Mars’ parents met while performing in a show, where his mother was a hula dancer and his father played percussion. At the age of two, he was nicknamed “Bruno” by his father, because of his resemblance to chubby professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino.
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On February 13, 2011, Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, having received six nominations; Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Nothin’ on You”, Record of the Year for “Nothin’ on You” and “Fuck You”, Song of the Year for “Fuck You”, and Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
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On September 16, 2011, Bad Meets Evil released their single, “Lighters”, which featured Mars in the song. The song was met with mixed reviews from critics and many criticized Mars for doing this type of song.
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On September 22, 2011, it was announced on Mars’ website that his new song “It Will Rain” will appear on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack which will be released on November 8th. On October 30, 2011, Mars gave an exclusive performance of “Runaway Baby” on the results show of The X Factor UK, the same day that Mars received six nominations for a Grammy Award; 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 “Grenade”, and Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at the 54th Grammy Awards.
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The Bruno Mars Handbook – Everything you need to know about Bruno Mars – Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars 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. Mars began producing songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. GET YOUR COPY
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Bruno Mars – Pro Vocal Songbook & Cd for Male Singers Volume 58 (Pro Vocal Men’s Edition) – Whether you’re a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition the Pro Vocal series is for you] The book contains the lyrics melody and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo] Perfect for home rehearsal parties auditions corporate events and gigs without a backup band.ÞEight songs: Count On Me Û Grenade Û Just the Way You Are Û The Lazy Song Û Liquor Store Blues Û Marry You Û Nothin’ on You Û Talking to the Moon. GET YOUR COPY
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