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 success of "Uptown Funk." The similarities in spirit between the two songs can be attributed to this timing.
An analysis of the track reveals its musical structure and the influence of 1980s music on its sound. Originally reported by MusicRadar.