Bruno Mars fans around the world are celebrating as the pop superstar officially announces his long-awaited return to solo music. After nearly a decade without releasing a solo studio album, Mars revealed that his upcoming project, The Romantic, will arrive on February 27. The excitement doesn’t stop there — the singer also confirmed that brand-new music from the album will be released this Friday, January 9.
The announcement came via social media, where Mars shared the album’s cover art and wrote, “New music this Friday. The Romantic coming at 2.27.” Within minutes, the post sparked a wave of emotional reactions from fans, many of whom have been waiting years for a full-length solo release.
“Is my adored romantic age back? We’re so ready,” one fan commented, while another wrote, “Romantic? LOVE! I am so ready for this!” Several fans shared deeply emotional responses, with one user saying, “I’m speechless and my heart is racing. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry, but thank you for everything, Bruno.”
The Romantic will serve as Bruno Mars’ fourth solo studio album and his first since 24K Magic, which was released in November 2016. That album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and became a defining project of the decade, producing massive hits like 24K Magic, That’s What I Like, and Finesse (Remix) featuring Cardi B. The album went on to win seven Grammy Awards, further solidifying Mars’ reputation as one of pop music’s most reliable hitmakers.
Although he hasn’t released a solo album in years, Mars has remained highly active in the music industry. He delivered a string of successful collaborations, including Die With a Smile with Lady Gaga, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks and became the fastest song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. He also collaborated with artists such as Sexyy Red, Rose, Mark Ronson, B.o.B, and Travie McCoy, proving his ability to cross genres effortlessly.
In 2021, Mars joined forces with Anderson .Paak to form the supergroup Silk Sonic. Their album, An Evening with Silk Sonic, featured fan favorites like Leave the Door Open and Skate and earned multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
With The Romantic, Bruno Mars is stepping back into the spotlight on his own terms — and fans are ready to embrace what promises to be a nostalgic, emotional, and unforgettable new chapter.