Industry Mar 24, 2026
Musical Influences Behind Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic”
Exploring how one of Bruno Mars’ biggest tunes works on a musical level - and revealing its debt to the 1980s
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MusicRadar
Bruno Mars' 2016 hit "24K Magic" was written during the peak success of "Uptown Funk." This temporal proximity explains the shared spirit between the two songs. The musical theory and retro equipment influencing this classic are explored, revealing its 1980s influences. Originally reported by MusicRadar.