Nyjah & Zyah Spill the Tea: Bruno Mars’ Wild Side Behind the Scenes of Lilo & Stitch OST!

When you hear the name Bruno Mars, chances are you picture a polished performer, someone who steps onto the stage with absolute confidence, velvet vocals, and moves that could bring the house down. But according to two rising stars who recently worked alongside him on the Lilo & Stitch live-action soundtrack, the Bruno Mars behind the scenes is a totally different story — and fans are completely stunned.

Nyjah and Zyah, two names you’re going to hear a lot more of this year, finally sat down to share their eye-opening experience working with the pop icon, and what they said left everyone’s jaw on the floor. They didn’t just give us the highlight reel. They gave us everything — the chaotic studio energy, the raw emotions, the unexpected behavior, and the intense standards that Bruno Mars held not just for himself, but for everyone around him.

Enter Disney’s Most Ambitious Reboot Yet

The story begins with the highly anticipated live-action reboot of Lilo & Stitch, a project that Disney is betting big on. And what’s a Lilo & Stitch reboot without music that hits your soul and transports you straight to Hawaii? Enter Bruno Mars. Born and raised in Honolulu, it felt only right to bring Bruno into the mix — not just to perform, but to craft the soundtrack. And it wasn’t long before the studio brought in fresh talent — Nyjah and Zyah — to work closely with him on the original soundtrack.

Perfectionism or Genius? Bruno Mars in the Studio

For most new artists, working with a megastar like Bruno Mars would be a dream. But for Nyjah and Zyah, it quickly turned into something else — a rollercoaster of emotions, creativity, and pure intensity.

Nyjah confessed that Bruno Mars was nothing like what she expected. She described a version of Bruno that was loud, unpredictable, and, at times, overwhelmingly passionate about the work. This wasn’t the chill, suave performer she’d grown up watching on YouTube and MTV. This was a creative force who didn’t believe in shortcuts, who pushed everyone in the room to be better, louder, stronger, and sharper.

“There were moments where we thought, ‘Is this how it’s supposed to be?’” Nyjah admitted. “He would stop a session halfway through and say, ‘Nope. Not enough soul. Start again.’ And we’d be like, we just did 14 takes. But then he’d explain the story behind the scene or the lyric, and you’d get it. You’d feel it in your chest. He wasn’t just being a perfectionist — he was dragging greatness out of us.”

The Unexpected Side of Bruno Mars: Comedian in the Chaos

Zyah echoed those sentiments, but with an added twist: Bruno was also hilarious. Like, totally unhinged-in-the-best-way type of funny. One moment, he’d be intensely focused, eyes closed, hands moving in the air like he was conducting a symphony. The next moment, he’d be cracking jokes, throwing on a Stitch costume head, and dancing like nobody was watching.

“He’d make these weird sound effects in the booth just to mess with us,” Zyah laughed. “Then he’d be dead serious again. It was like flipping a switch. But that’s what made the experience so unforgettable. You never knew what version of Bruno you were going to get — and honestly, that’s what made him a genius.”

The Pressure That Created a Diamond

Their experience wasn’t just chaotic and fun — it was deeply transformative. For two young artists trying to find their place in the industry, being in the presence of someone so unapologetically real and deeply involved in every detail of the music opened their eyes to what this business is really about. Bruno wasn’t just a mentor. He was a mirror, showing them where they needed to dig deeper, reach higher, and deliver more.

But not everything came easy. There were nights when Nyjah said she wanted to cry from the pressure. Studio sessions that dragged well past midnight, with Bruno pacing the room, stopping beats, calling for retakes, demanding emotion, truth, and vulnerability. He wasn’t just looking for a sound — he was chasing a feeling, a story, a memory. And he needed everyone in the room to live it with him.

One Song, One Moment, One Lesson

In one particular session, the trio was working on a new rendition of “Aloha ʻOe,” a classic Hawaiian song that holds deep cultural weight. Nyjah recalled how Bruno stopped recording mid-take and asked them both, “What do you feel when you hear this? Not what you think. What do you feel?”

That moment changed everything. It wasn’t about hitting the right notes anymore. It was about honoring the roots of the culture, connecting with the heart of the story, and channeling that energy into every breath of the song. “That’s when I realized Bruno isn’t just an artist. He’s a storyteller. And he wants everyone in the room to feel like they’re part of that story.”

Bruno Mars Unfiltered: A Revelation Fans Didn’t See Coming

What makes all of this even more impactful is how tightly sealed Bruno Mars typically keeps his private world. He’s known for guarding his personal space, rarely doing interviews, and letting his music speak for him. That’s why the fact that Nyjah and Zyah are speaking out now, sharing these deeply personal and unscripted moments, is such a big deal. It peels back the curtain on an icon and shows a version of him that fans — and maybe even industry peers — have never seen.

Soundtrack of the Year? It Might Just Be

The Lilo & Stitch OST, which is set to drop in the coming weeks, is already being hailed by insiders as one of the most emotionally resonant soundtracks Disney has released in years. And now that fans know the kind of intensity and energy that went into its creation, the anticipation is through the roof. People aren’t just excited to hear the music. They want to feel the fire that went into making it.

A New Kind of Legacy

Bruno’s legacy was already cemented — a string of chart-topping albums, sold-out world tours, and countless awards to his name. But this project is different. This project shows his ability to nurture new voices, to go deeper than commercial hits, and to create something that honors where he came from.

As Nyjah and Zyah move forward in their careers, it’s clear that working with Bruno Mars has left a permanent mark on them. They’re no longer just two new artists trying to break through. They’ve been baptized by one of the greats, challenged by his passion, and inspired by his madness.

Not Just an Artist — A Force of Nature

This story isn’t just about a soundtrack. It’s about truth. It’s about pressure. It’s about transformation. And most of all, it’s about seeing a side of a superstar that isn’t airbrushed, prepped, or filtered. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s exactly what fans didn’t know they needed.

So, the next time you see Bruno Mars on a stage, remember this: behind that smile, behind those velvet vocals and silky dance moves, there’s an artist who screams, jokes, pushes, teaches, and transforms everyone around him — even if it means ruffling feathers and shaking comfort zones. That’s the kind of star that leaves a legacy not just in charts, but in people.