24K Magic

Miguel

Such a good album from Bruno, his discography as a whole is pretty much flawless. Bruno goes for a more flexy, groovy, funky vibe on this album and leans towards a more RnB style than his usual Pop sound and it comes off great. His vocals are great as always and the production is really good too. Top songs are ‘24K Magic’ ‘That’s What I Like’ ‘Versace On The Floor’ ‘Calling All My Lovelies’ ‘Chunky’

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Ryan1Nunez

24K Magic is Bruno Mars fully leaning into the entertainer he was born to be and it’s a blast from start to finish. This album feels like a victory lap soaked in funk, R&B, and unapologetic swagger, yet it never loses its heart. From the moment the title track kicks in, Bruno isn’t just singing..he’s performing, channeling Prince, James Brown, and New Jack Swing with modern polish. What makes 24K Magic so special is how effortless it sounds. “Chunky,” “Perm,” and “That’s What I Like” are pure fun, designed to make you move, while tracks like “Versace on the Floor” slow things down with smooth, romantic confidence that proves Bruno’s vocals remain elite. Every song is tight, intentional, and dripping with personality with no filler, no skips. If there’s a reason it doesn’t hit a full five stars, it’s only because Bruno plays it a bit safe thematically. But honestly? When the execution is this flawless, it’s hard to complain. 24K Magic isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel..it’s here to remind you why Bruno Mars is one of the best pop showmen of his generation. Stylish, timeless, and ridiculously fun, this album still shines years later. ✨

charsmith4

pitchfork

On his latest, “Uptown Funk” vocalist and animatronic sequined suit Bruno Mars compresses all of his various personae into one: The retro song-and-dance man who happens to be really, really horny.

nme