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About Grenade "Grenade" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). A pop and R&B ballad, "Grenade" was written and produced by The Smeezingtons (Mars, Phillip Lawrence, Ari Levine) with additional songwriting by Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, and Andrew Wyatt. The song was developed from an unreleased track with similar lyrical themes played by record producer Benny Blanco to Mars. "Grenade" was completely rearranged and re‑recorded two days before the album's release. The song's lyrics carry a message of unrequited love and how Mars' heart was broken, despite his best efforts to show her his love. Initially released as a promotional single on September 28, 2010, it was later announced as the album's second single, released by Atlantic and Elektra Records. "Grenade" was well received by critics, praising the vocals and emotional lyrics of the song and also considered it as one of the stand-out tracks on Doo-Wops & Hooligans. The single reached number one in fifteen different countries, giving Mars his third number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the Canadian Hot 100 for three non-consecutive weeks. "Grenade" was certified eight times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and seven Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), as well as six times by Music Canada (MC). Worldwide, it was the second best selling digital single of 2011 with 10.2 million copies.
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Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernández (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. more » Follow 58 fans
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"Grenade" was released on October 28, 2010, as the second single from Bruno Mars's debut studio album, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans." Bruno Mars co-wrote the song with Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Andrew Wyatt, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine. The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for four consecutive weeks. "Grenade" also topped the charts in the UK, Australia, and Canada, and ranked within the top ten in 20 different countries. The song was noted for its powerful lyrics and received two nominations at the 54th Grammy Awards. The music video for "Grenade" became sensation due to its heart-touching story and Bruno's powerful acting skills. The song, which deals with unrequited love, is often interpreted as Bruno Mars saying he would do anything for his lover, even if it caused him harm. Bruno Mars has been criticized for the violent imagery included in the song's lyrics. "Grenade" has been covered by a number of artists, including within the popular television show "Glee." As of 2021, "Grenade" has sold over 6.5 million copies in the United States, making it one of the best-selling singles in the country. In an interview, Mars explained that the song was born out of his frustration with love and how it can often feel one-sided. The song has received a multi-platinum certification in various countries, including a 9× platinum in Australia, and 7× platinum in the US and Canada. "Grenade" was the second single that Bruno Mars had that sold over 5 million digital copies in the United States. |
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