Album: 24K Magic

Introduction
"24K Magic" is the 3rd studio album by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars, released by Atlantic Records on November 18, 2016. Mars, together with his regular collaborators Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, and James Fauntleroy, mostly wrote the album's songs. The production likewise involved a number of other significant producers, such as The Stereotypes, Shampoo Press & Curl, and The Smeezingtons. "24K Magic" features a series of musical designs, including R&B, pop, soul, hip-hop, and funk, with a considerable influence from 1980s and 1990s music. The album received positive evaluations from music critics, who praised its throwback style and Mars's showmanship. Furthermore, "24K Magic" attained industrial success, peaking at second in the United States and topping the charts in several nations.

Background and Production
Following the huge success of his 2nd studio album, "Unorthodox Jukebox", and his cooperation with producer Mark Ronson on the worldwide hit "Uptown Funk", Bruno Mars began dealing with his next job in 2015. Throughout 2016, he shared numerous updates on the album's progress through social media and hinted at a brand-new retro noise on a number of events. For example, Mars published pictures of himself in the studio with various musical instruments and tape machines common of the 1980s and 1990s.

Mars got several partners for "24K Magic", consisting of Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, and James Fauntleroy, who served as songwriters and producers along with Mars. The album likewise includes input from The Stereotypes, Shampoo Press & Curl, and The Smeezingtons, as well as visitor appearances by T-Pain, Halle Berry, and Zendaya. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Mars explained that the album's advancement took longer than anticipated since he refused to hurry the imaginative process, focusing rather on crafting a cohesive and pleasurable album.

Musical Style and Themes
"24K Magic" integrates a wide range of musical categories, including R&B, pop, soul, hip-hop, and funk. The album is greatly affected by the sounds and styles of the 1980s and 1990s, with nods to artists such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Boyz II Men, and New Edition. Moreover, the album's lyrical material largely revolves around self-confidence, frivolity, love, and nostalgia.

Industrial Performance and Reception
Upon its release, "24K Magic" was met with positive evaluations from music critics, who applauded the album's throwback noise, Mars's showmanship, and the catchy, transmittable tunes. The album debuted at second on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, offering 231,000 album-equivalent units in its very first week. It likewise topped the charts in various countries, consisting of Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

The album spawned 3 effective songs: the title track, "That's What I Like", and "Finesse". All three tracks arrived five of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. "24K Magic" even more gotten multiple honors, including a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and elections for Album of the Year and Best R&B Album.

Conclusion
"24K Magic" stands as a testimony to Bruno Mars's diverse musical influences and skills, using a classic blend of categories that resonates with both fans and critics alike. From its energetic and contagious tracks to its attractive and confident styles, the album showcases Mars's continued development as an artist and strengthens his status as a real performer.