After tracks with Rosé and Lady Gaga in recent years, his solo album comeback now follows.
Bruno Mars has good news for his fans. On January 5, 2026, the singer spoke out via the X platform and had big news: “My album is ready,” he announced, fueling high expectations.
First solo project in ten years
Not much else is known about the R&B artist’s new solo project – other than that it’s finished. It is the first solo album since 2016. His last project in this format was “24k Magic”, which proved to be a complete success at the time. The album sold 4.8 million copies worldwide, and the hit “That’s What I Like” achieved diamond status. The record also spent 40 weeks in the Billboard charts and reached the top 5. Bruno Mars was also the big winner at the 2018 Grammy Awards and took home six trophies. The bar for his new work is set very high.
Various projects over the last few years
However, the musician has not been inactive since his last solo project. He participated in various works by other artists. Although he was selective with his projects, he always achieved positive results with his art. In 2021, he released “An Evening with Silk Sonic” with Anderson .Paak – a newly acclaimed and Grammy-winning tribute to ’70s funk and soul.
In 2024 he was again in the charts. Together with Blackpink’s Rosé, he released the global number one hit “APT.”. The song also became the most successful number one song by a K-pop artist, staying at the top of the charts for 19 weeks. The collaboration also won Track of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The soul singer also released the song “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga.
Electronic and live instrument influences on the new album?
In the recent past, the singer has been traveling in the world of rock. Most recently, he performed at an all-star corporate holiday party alongside Slash, Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile and more. It remains to be seen whether his new album will be influenced by electronic and live instrument influences. However, these are just speculations.
Reactions to the announcement
It didn’t take long for his fans to respond. Many people on X were excited about the announcement. One user wrote: “This is the best day ever!” Another commented – alluding to the long wait: “It took so long! I thought you had retired… Glad you’re back!” It is not yet known when the new album will be released or what exact musical direction it will take.