Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Honolulu, Hawaii, whose work blends pop, R&B, funk, soul and elements of reggae and doo-wop. Emerging in the late 2000s and rising to mainstream prominence in the early 2010s, he has been active as a recording and performing artist since that period. Mars is known for polished, melodic songwriting, retro-inflected arrangements, and energetic live performances that emphasize strong vocal delivery, tight rhythm sections and showmanship drawing on classic soul and Motown influences. His recordings frequently combine contemporary pop production with vintage stylistic references.