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Bruno Mars Ends Decade-Long Wait, Announces New Album 'The Romantic'

Bruno Mars has announced his fourth studio album, 'The Romantic,' marking his return to solo music after nearly a decade. The album is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, with a new single arriving this week. This announcement follows a period where Mars remained prominent through major collaborations, including hits with Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK's Rose. His last solo album, '24K Magic,' was released in 2016 and was a major commercial and critical success.

Key Points: Bruno Mars Announces New Album 'The Romantic' for 2026

  • First solo album since 2016's '24K Magic'
  • New single to be released this week
  • Follows recent chart-topping collaborations
  • Album completion confirmed on social media
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Bruno Mars returns after nearly a decade, announces new album 'The Romantic'

Bruno Mars announces his first solo album in nearly a decade, 'The Romantic,' set for release in February 2026, following recent hit collaborations.

"New music this Friday. The Romantic coming 2.27. - Bruno Mars"

Los Angeles, January 8

American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars is set to make a major comeback with a new full-length album, marking his return to solo music after nearly a decade.

The Grammy-winning pop superstar announced his upcoming album titled 'The Romantic' through the social media platform, generating widespread excitement among fans worldwide.

Taking to Instagram, Mars confirmed the release date of the album and teased fresh music. "New music this Friday. The Romantic coming 2.27," the singer wrote, announcing that the album will be released on February 27, 2026. He also hinted that a new track from the album will be unveiled later this week.

The announcement came shortly after Mars shared an update about the album's completion on social media. "My album is done," he wrote in a post on X, further fuelling anticipation surrounding the project.

'The Romantic' will be Bruno Mars' fourth studio album and his first solo release since '24K Magic', which was released in 2016, as per Variety/ While Mars has remained musically active over the years, his recent work largely comprised collaborations and featured appearances rather than solo albums.

In 2024, Bruno Mars also featured on Billboard's global No. 1 hit 'APT' with BLACKPINK singer Rose. The song emerged as a chartbuster and even won the Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Earlier in November, it earned three Grammy Award nominations.

Even throughout 2025, Mars dominated the charts with collaborations like 'Die With a Smile' - his duet with Lady Gaga. The song was one of the biggest singles of the year, finding a place in the Billboard Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks.

The song also became the fastest to reach a billion Spotify streams, as per Variety.

Bruno Mars' last album, '24K Magic,' was released in November 2016, bowing at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

It featured songs like '24K Magic', 'That's What I Like', and 'Finesse (Remix)' featuring Cardi B.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great news, but I hope the new sound is fresh. His recent collabs were good, but 'Uptown Funk' and the old hits had a unique charm. Hoping 'The Romantic' brings back that classic Bruno energy we love.
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Sarah B
The timing is perfect. We need some good, feel-good music. His songs always have such positive vibes. My daughter and I both love his work—it's one of the few artists we agree on!
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Vikram M
Honestly, while I'm excited, I feel the hype might be too much. A lot of artists change over 10 years. I'll wait to hear the music first before celebrating. His last album was iconic; this one has huge shoes to fill.
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Kavya N
'Die With a Smile' with Lady Gaga was on loop for months! If the new album has even half that magic, it will be a blockbuster. Bruno's music has a universal appeal that cuts across cultures. Excited for the drop! ✨
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Michael C
February 2026? That's quite a wait. But good things take time. His track record is stellar, so it will probably be worth it. The title 'The Romantic' sounds promising for some great love songs.

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