It’s no exaggeration to say that Bruno Mars is the collab king of the US-UK music scene in 2024. We are no stranger to the name Bruno Mars, with his fun and catchy hits. Bruno has also proven that his name will not fade whether combined with domestic or international stars, still delivering two globally shocking hits one after another.

Die with a Smile is a passionate love song

“Die with a Smile” is a love ballad that surprised everyone when its music video was released. It had been several years since both artists released new music.

The surprise comes from the fact that “Die with a Smile” is a classic soul ballad—familiar yet unforgettable, evoking nostalgia without being jarring or unconventional. The visuals of Bruno and Gaga on stage are striking: Mars wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar, while Gaga sports a vintage beehive hairstyle, smoking a cigarette and playing the piano.

They sing tender lyrics about love while envisioning a doomsday scenario and the final, vibrant party of humanity. Everything appears ordinary, yet there’s something uniquely captivating about the music video. Each element is perfectly executed: Bruno’s heartfelt crooning, Gaga’s dynamic vocal performance—both fierce and sweet—and their incredible chemistry, along with Gaga’s spontaneous dance moves away from the piano.

The shocking collab of october: Bruno Mars & Rosé

Just as the excitement for “Die with a Smile” was settling, Rosé and Bruno Mars officially announced their collaboration. The Australian star and the funk king joined forces for a track titled “APT,” which premiered on October 18.

“APT” shattered video platform algorithms, sweeping charts not only in Europe but globally, sparking trends across social media. According to Spotify statistics, the song surpassed 84 million streams, with over 6.85 million streams just on its first day.

Additionally, on TikTok, “APT” garnered over 2.3 billion views in its first week, breaking the previous debut record held by Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers.” The music video quickly exceeded 140 million views on YouTube within seven days, becoming the fastest music video to reach this milestone in 2024.

Bruno Mars is undoubtedly at the forefront of music with these groundbreaking collaborations!