Mars' music is influenced by a wide range of genres, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. He is known for his energetic live performances and his ability to play a variety of instruments, including the guitar, drums, piano, and bass guitar.
Mars' career began in the early 2000s, when he worked as a songwriter and producer for other artists, such as Brandy, Flo Rida, and Travie McCoy. He released his debut album, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans", in 2010. The album was a commercial success and featured the hit singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade".
Mars' second album, "Unorthodox Jukebox", was released in 2012. The album was an even greater commercial success than his debut, and featured the hit singles "Locked Out of Heaven", "When I Was Your Man", and "Treasure".
Mars' third album, "24K Magic", was released in 2016. The album was another commercial success and featured the hit singles "24K Magic", "That's What I Like", and "Finesse".
Mars has also collaborated with other artists on a number of successful songs, including "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson, "Nothin' on You" with B.o.B, and "Young, Wild & Free" with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa.
Mars has won numerous awards for his music, including 11 Grammy Awards, 3 American Music Awards, and 2 Brit Awards. He was named one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" by Time magazine in 2017.