Bruno Mars drops 'The Romantic', sends fans into meltdown

Bruno Mars has finally made his long-awaited solo comeback, and fans are already calling it worth the ten-year wait.

The 40-year-old Grammy-winning hitmaker dropped The Romantic on February 27,  2026, marking his first solo album since 24K Magic back in 2016. 

While he kept busy with the smooth, retro magic of An Evening with Silk Sonic alongside Anderson .Paak in 2021.

This new nine-track project is pure Bruno, romantic, polished and dripping in charm.

The album has been three years in the making, with Talking to the Moon singer working closely with long-time collaborators Philip Lawrence, James Fauntleroy and Brody Brown. 

Producer D’Mile also played a key role in shaping the record’s refined, nostalgic sound.

Lead single I Just Might, released on January 9, shot straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, proving that Bruno’s chart dominance hasn’t faded. 

Second single Risk It All arrived tonight alongside the full album, instantly sending fans into meltdown online.

It's worth noting that the celebration doesn’t stop there. 

Just the Way You Are hitmaker has announced The Romantic Tour, a huge 71-date stadium run across North America and Europe, kicking off in Las Vegas on April 10 and wrapping in Vancouver on October 14.

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