Summary
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Bruno Mars has returned with his new funk single “I Just Might,” the lead track from his upcoming album The Romantic, marking his first solo studio project in nearly a decade
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The accompanying music video features Mars in a sharp green suit, using visual effects to portray every role in a studio party, from the lead singer and band members to the dancers and cameraman
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Announcing the release on Instagram, the 16-time Grammy winner declared himself the “Aura Lord” and invited fans to celebrate his high-energy comeback and synchronized choreography
After nearly a decade of anticipation, the drought is officially over. Earlier this week, Bruno Mars signaled the start of a new era with the release of “I Just Might,” the infectious lead single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, The Romantic. This marks the 16-time Grammy winner’s first solo studio effort in years, and if the debut track is any indication, Mars hasn’t lost a step of his signature funk-fueled magic.
The release arrived alongside a visually stunning music video that celebrates the artist’s multifaceted showmanship. Set in a retro, carpeted studio space, the clip features a high-energy party atmosphere where Mars is literally a one-man powerhouse. Through seamless editing, he portrays every member of the production: the lead vocalist, the guitarist, the bassist, the drummer, and even the DJ. Sporting a sharp green suit, he performs flawless synchronized choreography with various duplicate versions of himself under a wash of vibrant, kaleidoscopic lights.
Mars took to Instagram to announce his comeback in his typical charismatic fashion, declaring, “It’s party time! The self proclaimed Aura Lord is Back. I Just Might song and video out now!” Beyond his musical roles, the video also shows Mars taking on the persona of the cameraman, meticulously filming his own performance. The Romantic is already shaping up to be the definitive soundtrack of 2026 as Bruno Mars revealed plans for a tour for the new album, proving that when it comes to pure, unadulterated groove, the King of Funk still wears the crown.
