Courtney’s Corner: Bruno brings the ‘Funk’

There is a lot more funk on its way soon from Bruno Mars.

Late last year, Mars sailed into 2015 with a smash Billboard 100 hit song, “Uptown Funk.” Unless you never swing by Club Rodeo, listen to the radio or just live under a rock, you have probably heard of this week’s No. 1 song.

It officially dropped in November, and the music video today has more than 205 million views. For the song, Mars partnered up with international producer Mark Ronson to make it special. They have accomplished just that, as “Uptown Funk” is spending its fifth straight week at No. 5 on the charts.

Mars’ latest song, with its catchy lyrics and melodies, has already inspired a lip-dub at North Texas high school last month that went viral and reportedly moved Mars to tears.

There is no official date for the anticipated album Mars is expected to drop in 2015, but all signs point to it being an instant hit.

Mars knows his strength: the long, passionate vocals that made him famous.

Last year, it was Mars who had the spotlight at the Super Bowl, performing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Other than that, he stayed pretty much out of the limelight. But in November, “Uptown Funk” was introduced to the world on Saturday Night Live.

Mars is also expected to headline a tour this summer. Some of Mars’ previous work is questionable, and it shows in the numbers. But if his next album is anything like the single, it’s going to be a hit.

One thing is for sure, though: Mars is back to add a little “funk” to our lives with his next album.