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I think everybody don't know what color I am. It's like, He's not black enough. He's not white enough. He's got a Latin last name but he doesn't have - he doesn't speak Spanish. Who are we selling this to? Are you making urban music? Are you making pop music? What kind of music are you making?

Bruno Mars

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Bruno Mars
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: October 8
Choreographer
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Honolulu
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