Industry Mar 24, 2026
The 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 commercial success of "Uptown Funk." The song's enduring spirit is attributed to its musical construction and the retro equipment used in its production. Originally reported by MusicRadar.