Bruno Mars Announces First Solo Album in Nearly a Decade With 'The Romantic'
The ‘24K Magic’ followup drops this February.
Summary
- Bruno Mars announces his first solo album in a decade, The Romantic, arriving February 27
- A new single drops on January 9, following record-breaking 2025 hits with Lady Gaga and Rosé
- The project marks his return to solo superstardom since 24K Magic
Bruno Mars is officially returning to the solo spotlight with his upcoming fourth studio album, The Romantic, marking his first solo effort in nearly a decade since 2016’s blockbuster 24K Magic.
The artist confirmed the news via Instagram, announcing that The Romantic will be released on February 27, with the first taste of new music arriving this Friday, January 9. While years have passed since his last solo outing, Mars has remained a permanent fixture on the charts. In 2021, he swept the Grammys alongside Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, and he spent 2025 dominating the airwaves with record-breaking collaborations. His duet with Lady Gaga, “Die With a Smile,” became the fastest song to reach one billion Spotify streams, while his viral hit “APT.” with Rosé is a top contender for multiple awards at next month’s Grammys.
With a legacy of diamond-certified hits like “Uptown Funk” and “That’s What I Like,” expectations for this new era are sky-high. The Romantic arrives as Mars looks to translate his recent collaborative momentum back into solo superstardom. Look for the lead single to drop tomorrow, followed by the full album next month.
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