Bruno Mars - The Romantic

Nine years between solo albums. Nine tracks. Thirty-one minutes. And not a single wasted second. Released February 27, 2026 on Atlantic Records, The Romantic is Bruno Mars' first solo album since 24K Magic and his most focused and intimate statement yet, a record that channels the warmth and craftsmanship of classic soul, funk, cha-cha, bossa nova, and new jack swing into something that feels both timeless and unmistakably of the moment.

Co-produced entirely with D'Mile alongside songwriting collaborators Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown, and James Fauntleroy, the album features no guest appearances, just Mars at the center of everything, fully in command of one of the most accomplished vocal and melodic instruments in contemporary pop. Lead single "I Just Might," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, channels the handclap-heavy effervescence of Leo Sayer while channeling pure dance floor euphoria. "Cha Cha Cha" slides into disco breakdown territory with a sly interpolation of Juvenile's "Slow Motion." "God Was Showing Off" is a swooning ballad of the highest order, while "Risk It All," released as a bolero, reflects Mars' Latin heritage with a tenderness and depth that few artists working today could pull off.

The man behind seven RIAA Diamond-certified singles, including "Just the Way You Are," the highest-certified song in RIAA history, and the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly Spotify listeners, has returned with his most personal and lovingly crafted album to date. The Romantic Tour follows across 78 dates through December 2026.

Available on indie exclusive translucent red vinyl, housed in a single pocket jacket with a dress sleeve and an 8-page 12x12 lyric booklet.