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From chart-topping hits to Grammy-winning masterpieces, Bruno Mars knows how to collaborate! Join us as we count down the most iconic duets and features from the prince of pop's discography. Our list includes tracks with Lady Gaga, Silk Sonic, Mark Ronson, Cardi B and more! Which Bruno Mars collaboration makes you hit replay every time?
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00:00This one for them hood girls, them good girls, straight masterpiece.
00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:05And today, we're counting down our picks for the most iconic collabs from the Prince of Pops discography.
00:12Red hearts, red hearts, that's what I'm on, yeah.
00:16Come get me something I can feel, oh, oh, oh.
00:20Number 10, Wake Up in the Sky.
00:23Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, and Kodak Black.
00:26This song is the epitome of smooth.
00:28Out here with the moves, like I invent it smooth.
00:32You can't tell me how you fly.
00:34You can't tell me how you fly.
00:35Gucci Mane tapped Bruno Mars and Kodak Black for this flex anthem that hit number one on Billboard's U.S.
00:42rhythmic airplay chart.
00:44The rappers lay down indulgent flows over the dreamy, hypnotic trap beat, while Bruno adds catchiness with his melodic hook.
00:52I know I'm super fly.
00:53I know I'm super fly.
00:55Now watch me fly.
00:57A vein of soul runs through this track, giving it that woozy groove that you just can't get enough of.
01:03The lyrics are undoubtedly braggadocious, but they're delivered so nonchalantly you can't even be mad at them.
01:09The trio is super fly, and they know it.
01:12Now watch me fly.
01:15You can't tell me I ain't fly.
01:23Back in the day, you couldn't go to a party without this song blasting through the speakers.
01:28It was the ultimate ode to youth.
01:31Carefree, reckless, and unapologetic.
01:41Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa opt for a relaxed delivery, softened by the piano line in the back.
01:48Bruno's chorus is pure pop, meant to be sung along to with your hands in the air.
01:57You might not know the words to all the rap verses, but there's virtually no way you won't have Mars'
02:03part memorized.
02:04Even the TikTok generation relates to this hit, particularly the defiant refrain.
02:09Young, wild, and free is truly timeless.
02:12Yes, I was supposed to be, living young, and wild, and free.
02:20Number 8, Lighters, Bad Meets Evil, featuring Bruno Mars.
02:24This chart-topping hit juxtaposes Eminem and Royce to Five Nines' gritty rap with their collaborators' heartfelt vocals.
02:33Rather than being jarring, this contrast is what makes the song so compelling.
02:37Drinks to let them picks race, cause I came with Five Nines, but I feel like I'm six eight.
02:41This one's for you and me.
02:44There's a neat balance in the lyrics between dark themes and hope for the future.
02:48The conflict steadily gives way to an emotional climax that will never not give us goosebumps.
02:54So hold up the lights, let it shine.
03:02As a bonus, the music video is perfectly representative of the song's narrative progression,
03:07portraying an upward movement from the shadows to the light.
03:10It concludes with a dream-like display of a sky full of lanterns as the ultimate symbol of dreams realized.
03:17These guys clearly know a thing or two about motivation.
03:32Number 7, Finesse, Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
03:35You can trust these icons to give us a good time.
03:46Bruno Mars and Cardi B's Finesse goes retro, blending new jack swing and hip-hop soul with the effortless fun
03:53of funk.
03:54With their playful chemistry and infectious energy, the duo practically dares us not to groove along.
04:00It'll make no sense, I hate you better than this.
04:05You know it, you know it.
04:07The choreography is simple, but stylistically classic, which makes it feel natural rather than practiced.
04:14Cardi raps with ease, while Bruno sings with unforced charisma.
04:18With such strengths, it's no surprise that Finesse topped several charts in the U.S.,
04:23such as Billboard's hot R&B slash hip-hop songs, pop airplay, and rhythmic airplay charts.
04:29It's a top-tier banger from Cardi and Bruno, though when it comes to heat, their Please Me might just
04:34take the cake.
04:42Number 6, Leave the Door Open, Silk Sonic.
04:46We know the word cultural reset gets thrown around a lot, but this song truly was one.
04:52Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak debuted as Silk Sonic with this track and made history.
05:05Not only did it hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, but it also dominated charts worldwide,
05:11such as in Mexico, New Zealand, and more.
05:14The Philly soul and R&B gem racked up four Grammys, and it is yet to loosen the chokehold it
05:20has on social media.
05:21I'ma leave my door, I'ma leave the door, my baby.
05:27Part of its unique magic was recreated in Smokin' Out the Window with an extra pinch of humor.
05:33However, Leave the Door Open reigns supreme as the best of Silk Sonic.
05:46Number 5, APT, Rose and Bruno Mars.
05:56This collab was one of the biggest musical phenomena of recent years.
06:01Blackpink member Rose joined forces with Bruno Mars to deliver the bop to end all bops,
06:06inspired by a drinking game from South Korea.
06:15It is simple, crowd-pleasing, and catchy beyond belief.
06:19Rose's bright, punchy, pop-punk vocals are utterly charming,
06:23while Bruno brings in a pop-rock flair, but not without his signature swagger.
06:28Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
06:31Don't you need me like I need you now?
06:34APT took over the world, ruled music charts, spawned social media trends, and dance challenges alike.
06:41It even earned the singer's three Grammy nominations.
06:44Everyone and their mother has been vibing to this tune since it dropped,
06:48and we're still not tired of it.
06:50Just meet me, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma.
06:55Number 4, Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars.
06:59This iconic song has over 5 billion views on YouTube, and two Grammys to its name.
07:12It topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of its release,
07:15and hit number 1 again on the 2015 year-end chart.
07:19It destroyed all competition for the 2010 to 2019 decade-end chart as well,
07:24claiming the top position. Needless to say, the retro funk record was also a hit across the world,
07:31topping charts in Canada, France, Ireland, the UK, and more. If that's not a total victory,
07:36we don't know what is.
07:44The singer's explosive energy, unbeatable showmanship, and effortless cool are magnetic,
07:49but the lyrics will make you feel like the main character. There's nothing like it.
08:05If you were a youngster in the late aughts and didn't dedicate the song to your crush at least once,
08:10you weren't romancing right. There's a certain innocent earnestness about nothing on you that just hits right.
08:26Bruno's husky vocals are swoon-worthy, and B.O.B.'s bars have heart. Together,
08:31they had us blushing and daydreaming to no end.
08:42The song was all over the airwaves and enjoyed major chart success, going six times platinum in
08:49the United States. The scrapbook-style music video, though simple, is endearing, and now has the added
08:55advantage of being nostalgic. We're never moving on from this one.
09:05Number 2. Die with a Smile. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
09:10A collaboration between two Grammy-winning powerhouses was bound to be a masterpiece.
09:14Die with a Smile didn't just tug at our heartstrings. Its emotional weight was devastating in the best way.
09:28With lyrics celebrating an all-consuming love and a composition that builds to a cathartic crescendo,
09:34Die with a Smile is an artistic tour de force. Both Gaga and Bruno are extraordinary vocalists as well,
09:40so when they harmonize, the result is transcendent to say the least.
09:51No wonder it earned both critical and commercial success, and even took home a Grammy.
09:55The accolades were more than well-deserved.
10:04Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:09Mirror. Lil Wayne featuring Bruno Mars. This one hits us right in the feels.
10:13I see myself, I'm looking at the mirror on the wall. Here we are again.
10:21Fat, Juicy and Wet. Sexy Red and Bruno Mars.
10:25With a music video starring Lady Gaga and Rosé, this club anthem is endlessly fun.
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10:51Number 1. Billionaire. Travi McCoy featuring Bruno Mars.
10:56I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine. Smiling next to Oprah.
11:03It has been over a decade since this song was released, and yet it has lost none of its pleasantness.
11:09Travi and Bruno's artistic sensibilities compliment each other as they bring together reggae and pop rap.
11:14And the lyrics are universally relatable.
11:25It once taught us to reach for the stars, and while not everyone became a billionaire,
11:30the song still reminds us of the wide-eyed dreamers we used to be.
11:33Besides, it's never too late to land on the cover of Forbes magazine.
11:37This song may have peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,
11:41but it never left the top of our manifestation playlists.
11:49Which Bruno Mars collab is your favorite?
11:51Let us know in the comments.
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