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Bruno Mars declares a new era with ‘The Romantic’

The superstar’s first solo LP in nearly a decade arrives February 27.

The decade-long wait is finally over.

Bruno Mars has officially announced his long-awaited fourth studio album, The Romantic, set for release on February 27, with a new single arriving this Friday.

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The announcement confirms the singer’s cryptic social media tease earlier this week, marking his first solo project since the multi-Grammy-winning 24K Magic in 2016.

While Mars captivated the world as one-half of the retro-soul duo Silk Sonic, earning four Grammys in 2021, and dominated 2025 with chart-topping collaborations like ‘Die With a Smile’ with Lady Gaga, fans have eagerly awaited a full-length return to his solo roots.

The Romantic promises to usher in a new chapter for the global superstar, whose last solo outing produced era-defining hits like 24K Magic and ‘That’s What I Like.’

The stage is set for a grand, heartfelt return.