Bruno Mars‘ jukebox really is getting unorthodox — at least as far as his references are concerned. First, he evoked The Police on “Locked Out of Heaven,” the lead single from his upcoming LP Unorthodox Jukebox, and in a new song which was just revealed, he’s channeling another ’80s pop icon: Michael Jackson. (There’s a little bit of Prince in there, too, but Mars’ vocals sound eerily like Jacko in his prime.)
According to Mars’ recent interview with Rolling Stone, Prince was the influence for the track, though — with a little actual moonshine providing additional inspiration: “We drank it all night, then headed to the studio – Jeff got on keyboards, Mark starts playing electronic drums that sound like ’80s Prince and I started screaming, ‘Moonshine, take us to the stars!’” Fortunately, all that drinking paid off on the song, which is probably our favorite effort from Mars to date. Listen below.
Bruno Mars — “Moonshine”
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You’re an idiot. Firstly, this sounds more like Prince than MJ. Secondly, he was 2011′s biggest selling male artist in the world, a Grammy award winning vocalist (who was also signed to Motown), and a multi instrumentalist. He has more talent in his little finger than you do in your entire body.
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I swear mj is the best
Bruno is my favorite right now, he’s bringing old school back, he’s different than the other males artists but he’s so underrated in the music scene and watch the critics give him a hard time when his second album is out because I am sure they will be saying bruno doesn’t know what kind of an artist he’s and blah blah. There’s nothing wrong in enjoying different styles of music and still adding your touch to the song, and to the person who said he sounds like bieber how old are you, like 12, bieber doesn’t even have a good voice seriously.
I love it, bruno is one talented young man and Michael is one of his greatest inspirations.
I love Bruno mars so much and to all the above comments if you have such a problem with him then why did you sit and listen to his song and BTW if you knew how to read it said he channeled Michael not that he was trying to be him ugh stupid people
BRUNO MARS is so Talented!!! His music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many musical genres. I’m sure we’ll never be fed up with his music!!! His songs are really beautiful!!! Love you so much!!!
I think “Grenade” on Doo Wop and Houligans is about “Natalie” on Unorthodox Jukebox. (LOL) Great lyrics and a driving beat! I am turning all my baby boomer friends on to Bruno. He is talented, versatile and very easy on the eyes. Can’t wait until he comes to town. If you missed him on SNL singing “Young Girls” you really missed a treat. He took out the background beat and just had strings, keyboards and tight harmony with the background vocals – BEAUTIFUL! He is one of those few artist who sound good on CD and better in person.