Bruno Mars is a 16x GRAMMY®-winning global superstar, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and one of the most-streamed artists in the world. Known for his showmanship and chart-toppers, Bruno has set a number of records throughout his career, including becoming the first artist ever to hit 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, appearing on two of the fastest songs to reach one billion streams (for “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with ROSÉ, and achieving the highest-certified song in RIAA history with 2010’s “Just the Way You Are”). Since launching a string of hits beginning in 2009, Bruno has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Beyond his work as a soloist, Bruno is a member of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak. In addition to his 35 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including nine number one singles, Bruno is the recipient of 16 GRAMMY® Awards (including “Album of the Year” for 24K Magic), 14 American Music Awards, and seven MTV Video Music Awards. His 24K Magic World Tour was among the highest-grossing tours in history, and within the top ten highest-grossing of the 2010s. The Romantic – the new album from Bruno Mars, available February 27. Pre-order now: https://brunomars.lnk.to/TheRomantic
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by NPR Music I never expected to see Daniel Caesar at the Tiny Desk again. Caesar's 2018 performance is nearly untouchable: currently in the top 15 most viewed Tiny Desk concerts on YouTube, showcasing his best work at that point in his career. But reflecting on the vulnerability and intimacy of 2025's Son of Spergy, I felt like my arm was twisted, knowing he had to come back. This album, our space, along with the shared vision for how it would unfold, gave the green light for part two. In the eight years since we last saw the Canadian singer-songwriter, he's remained consistently brilliant, yet he seemed to be searching. Throughout that search, spirituality has been a constant — from his debut, Freudian, to the two albums that followed, CASE STUDY 01 and NEVER ENOUGH. Son of Spergy feels like the completion of a pilgrimage and a newfound sense of acceptance. Here at the Desk, the presentation is simple: an upright piano, a guitar and Caesar, lifted by a 12-piece choir. From note number one, I, along with the audience of NPR staffers, was instantly stunned by the power of the choir and how Caesar effortlessly led them. At the conclusion, there's a pause before applause. There may have been others in the crowd who felt what I felt: This is one of the most transcendent moments at the Tiny Desk. SET LIST "Rain Down" "Emily's Song" "Moon" "Who Knows" "Sins of the Father" MUSICIANS Daniel Caesar: vocals, guitar, piano Aver Ray: piano, music director, background vocals Tiana Kruškić: choir director, background vocals Yanina: background vocals Carmi Harris: background vocals Alanna Ysabel: background vocals Mia Taylor: background vocals Myranda Pagan: background vocals Joshua Taylor Brown: background vocals Wayne Wilson: background vocals Malik Spence: background vocals Cmaze: background vocals Chris Jackson: background vocals Daron Lameek: background vocals TINY DESK TEAM Producers: Bobby Carter, Dhanika Pineda Director/Editor: Maia Stern Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame Audio Engineer: Josephine Nyounai Production Assistants: Dora Levite, Ashley Pointer Photographer: Virginia Lozano Series Editor: Lars Gotrich Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Executive Director: Sonali Mehta Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson, Robin Hilton The industry plant accusations coming from misogynists and dummies. Doechii and SZA just raised the bar with their new music video, delivering pure artistry, attitude, and emotion in every frame. Blending Doechii’s fearless edge with SZA’s soulful magnetism, the visual is a bold celebration of individuality, power, and creative freedom. It’s not just a video—it’s a moment, and it’s already setting the tone for what’s next in culture. Stream//Download "Alligator Bites Never Heal" here: https://doechii.lnk.to/ABNH by Elevator Music To kick off 2026, the Montreal producer and legend, Kaytranada, steps into the Elevator for a live set that moves effortlessly between house, soul, and R&B and is guaranteed to make you dance.
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