Backstage

This article was written by Jennifer Siopongco

2. So, if Peter is his real name, then where did Bruno Mars come from? This catchy nickname was inspired by wrestler Bruno Sammartino and the plant Mars.

3. He might have been born in Hawaii, but what nationality is Bruno Mars? He’s of Filipino and Puerto Rican descent.

4. I know some of you have the “hots” for him, and who could blame you with a earnest laid-back sound like that. How old is Bruno Mars? 23-years-old

5. What else is Bruno Mars working on right now? He’s recently collaborated with Mike Posner, who sings “Cooler Than Me,” for a song.

6. Bruno Mars is featured in songs, but does he have his own songs? Yes, Bruno Mars also has his own songs out there. Check them out on his Myspace. My Favorite is “Count on Me!”

7. Where can you purchase Bruno Mars songs, you ask? If you can’t get enough of Bruno Mars, then You’re in luck because his extended play (EP) for “But It’s Better if You Don’t Know” can be bought on iTunes.

8. What is it about Bruno Mars that makes him different from other artists? In an MTV interview, Bruno Mars said that he’s a unique artist because he’s eclectic. He doesn’t just come at you with one sound. With songs like “Nothin’ on You,” which is a hip-hop track and “Billionaire” is actually a reggae track, Bruno Mars has found a way to lay his own sound on each track.

9. What genre does Bruno Mars put himself under since he’s got a wide-range of musicality? As of right now rock, soul, and experimental. You do have a lot of soul Bruno Mars and that’s why we love your music.

10. What’s something interesting that Bruno Mars does during his down-time? Did you know Bruno Mars actually looks at the people who cover his songs on YouTube? Check out his favorites on his Twitter account at twitter.com/thatbrunomars.