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Peter Hernandez (born July 2, 1987), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars is an American singer-songwriter and music producer He is well known for 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 international hit Right Round by Flo Rida.
Biography
Bruno Mars was born and raised in Hawaii by parents Pete and Bernadette “Bernie" San Pedro Bayot Hernandez of Filipino and Puerto Rican descent. Hernandez was one of seven children, (brother Eric and sisters Jaime, Tiara, Tahiti and Presley). He came from a musical family giving him a diverse mix of Reggae, Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. From a young age, he was impersonating and performing songs by influential artists such as Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. In 1990, at the tender age of 4, Hernandez was featured in MidWeek magazine as "Little Elvis". He attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School, graduating in 2005 at age 17, and shortly after moved to L.A. to pursue a musical career. Before becoming a successful solo artist, he was an acknowledged music producer penning songs for the likes of Flo Rida, Maroon 5, and Brandy. It was soon announced after the success of "Nothin' On You" that Hernandez would be releasing his debut EP, titled It’s Better If You Don’t Understand on May 11, 2010. A debut studio album is hinted to be released later this year.
Discography
Featured songs
| Year | Artist | Song | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars | "Nothin' On You" | B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray |
| 2010 | Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars | "Billionaire" | Lazarus |