24K Magic cover

Released 10 years ago

24K Magic

Bruno Mars · 2016

33 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of funk, R&B, and pop that radiates joy and nostalgia throughout its danceable grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable grooves for celebration
  • steady energy for social gatherings
  • joyful vibes for late nights
  • nostalgic rhythms that uplift
  • playful spirit for carefree moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

Themes
luxury lifestyle· 90s R&B nostalgia· dance floor celebration
Career context
Released in 2016, '24K Magic' marked Bruno Mars' third studio album, following his commercially successful 'Unorthodox Jukebox'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a major pop and R&B artist, leveraging his previous successes to explore a more retro-inspired sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Malibu by Anderson .Paak — Shares a sunny vibe and blends funk with smooth R&B grooves, celebrating life and love.
The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake — Combines pop and R&B with rich production, focusing on love and celebration in a danceable context.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 24K Magic 3:46
  • 2 Chunky 3:06
  • 3 Perm 3:30
  • 4 That’s What I Like 3:26
  • 5 Versace on the Floor 4:21
  • 6 Straight Up & Down 3:18
  • 7 Calling All My Lovelies 4:10
  • 8 Finesse 3:11
  • 9 Too Good to Say Goodbye 4:41

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