Bruno Mars, an American singer was born as Peter Gene Hernandez. He also writes songs and is a record producer.
Oh wow I thought that was his real name. 
Me too! lol He was born in Hawaii into a family of musicians. He started making music when he was quite young and he also started performing as a child.
When did he become popular?
In 2010, his debut album "Doo Wops & Hooligans" had many singles which made the top 100.
I remember that album! It was really good. Which label is he signed with?
He was dropped by Motown records and then he received a contract with Atlantic records in 2009.
Has he made any songs recently? I feel like I haven't heard from him in a while.
won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In 2011, Mars recorded the single "It Will Rain" for the film "" (2011).
Mars' second album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" (2012), peaked at number one in the US, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, and the UK, winning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Its singles "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man", reached number one on the US "Billboard"
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and dancer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including R&B, funk, pop, soul, reggae, hip hop, and rock. Mars is accompanied by his band, The Hooligans, who play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass,