Bruno Mars Releases New Single, Under His Own Name

You loved his vocals on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire" and B.o.B.'s "Nothin' on You."  Now Bruno Mars is out with his very own single under his own name.   Called "Just the Way You Are," the track hit digital retailers on Tuesday.  It's the first release from Bruno's debut CD, which will be released later this year. 

While gearing up for his album release, Bruno will be hitting stages nationwide. On August 9th, he'll join Travie to perform "Billionaire" at the Teen Choice Awards, which is hosted by Travie's ex-girlfriend Katy Perry  -- awk-ward.  Bruno will make his solo concert debut in New York City on August 25th, and this fall, he'll be htitting the road with Maroon 5.

Before he stepped out as an artist in his own right, Bruno was better known as part of the production team The Smeezingtons.  With them, he worked with Justin Bieber, Brandy and Sean Kingston, and was also behind Flo Rida's smash "Right Round."

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