People who label him as a culture vulture are uncultured. Bruno has been performing since he was a toddler. He was raised listening to soul music because his entire family was in show business. He is a true musician who plays multiple instruments and is involved in the writing and production of all of his songs. His music transcends culture. He always shows respect and honour for those who he grew up listening to and performing their songs in Hawaii for local tourists. I think soul and music is just deeply a part of who he is... can't fake that. I'm a black woman and I go hard for my people, but anyone who thinks that about Bruno is reaching.
Bruno Mars is far beyond the cultures or any kind of concepts. He's a gift for the world of art, and art's for the people. Especially if we consider the present music market, he's an ocean in an endless desert. Terms such as culture or ethnicity are irrelevant next to his talent and musical knowledge. He's not just an amazing vocalist, but also a fantastic composer, dancer, showman and instrumentalist. A true and whole artist.
With you on that desert reference! How many "musicians" are there really on today's charts? What we've mostly got today is autotuned algorithms using samples, masquerading as music. I remember 8 or 9 years ago the closing act on the Grammy's was Barbra Streisand with a 30 piece orchestra. You had acts in the audience like Kanye, Bieber, and the likes listening in awe. I imagined by the looks on their faces that they were thinking thoughts like " Is that a violin, is that a trumpet??? I've heard about those!" I can imagine in that in 30 years someone like Bieber, or whoever lying on the couch picking lint out of there belly button saying "let's get the band back together" , then running to the next room to grab the laptop!!
Well said. The closest I would say really as far as talent & musicianship might be Jus Timberlake, as far as variety of skill, instrumental, vocal, dance, & in his case, acting. Bruno May be a more profound composer/lyricist, but this combo with Paak is like gold compared to what’s accurate today. This is exceptional , no doubt! They’re both great collaborators as well, willing to compliment & support, & shine when it’s time.
Bruno Mars wrote all of stuff on this albums , and also all his albums before . He ghost wrote a lot really hit songs that you probably didn’t know that he wrote.
Facts, He’s from Hawaii where I live and he used to impersonate Elvis, Michael Jackson and everything as a 4-5 year old kid, he’s and talented. My cousin went high school with him. And he said Peter/ Bruno Mars was always a class clown and could sang his ass off. Love the reaction, you women are a hoot.
This Culture vulture conversation is stupid, tired and annoying, so drop it already. There was never any merit to it. He pays homage to many of the greats that influence him, than those who've been doing r&b for years. The man is talented period. You spent more time talking about that than you did about the song and Anderson who is his own star, but will become even bigger after this exposure. 😒🤡
So my question is: Since Bruno is Puerto Rican and Filipino, should he only do Puerto Rican and Filipino music? Should he be pigeon holed into that specific ethnic genre of music? If he did, that would be a disservice to the music world 🌍 no more “Uptown Funk” no more “24K Magic” no more “Leave the Door Open”? Next question: Would these people who are so deeply offended by his music be so up in arms if he were less successful than he is? Or are they just hating on the man for pure jealousy? 🤔
Bruno is a musician period. And does all forms, r and b, pop, rock, reggae etc. You don’t know what you’re talking about the Hooligans is his band and they aren’t props but musicians. His brother is the drummer and the rest happen to be black but most importantly they are his friends. As far as pairing up with Anderson to create Silk Sonic is his celebration of Soul music. He paired up with Ed Sheeran to celebrate rock music. So again he cant help that he is a talented musician they cant be put in a box. He is a testament that real music is truly universal
He’s been writing his own music since he’s came in the game. Even before he came out he was writing songs for other artists. People say he’s a culture vulture because he profits off of a sound created by black artists but if you listen to his interviews and even when he wins awards he always bigs up the artists he’s been influenced by like Prince, MJ, James Brown, Stevie Wonder etc. At the end of the day he’s up there as the one of the most talented artists today. His voice is amazing, he’s a good dancer, he writes and produces his own music and he’s a real musician who can play several instruments so all that culture vulture talk from other people is BS to me.
Facts. Bruno is a musician, songwriter, producer, singer and performer who happens to love R&B that requires real instruments and (real) vocal ability. He was influenced by R&B just like the rest of us, it just so happens to he is of Filipino-Puerto Rician descent. To pay homage to this soulful genre is a compliment to the artists like Earth, Wind, & Fire, Stylistics, The Dells (and the list goes on and on), so don't hate because he can nail that genre better than anyone else in the game. The genre is open to anyone that can master it. It just so happens that for right now, for his generation, Bruno is slaying and leaving no prisoners.
Exactly! I just do not understand what is it with black people, it has to be always about them! Even in music they still have to inject “racial appropriation, cultural thief and all that drama” why can’t they just appreciate that both artists came together to come up with good music for us to enjoy regardless of race. It doesn’t have to be who’s better or best. If you’re too selfish on sharing your sound then how come I don’t hear a 100% black who can come with good music for a long time? In fact you should be flattered at least. Shame!
Bruno ain’t even a culture vulture to black peoples standards but what is a culture vulture man like people nowadays can’t embrace each other cultures without being labelled a culture vulture like it’s a jk really, if I’m wrong lemme know why please
Bruno (Peter Hernandez) Mars is Filipino/Puerto Rican/Jewish, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i... All of Hawai'i is so proud of him! He is a respected musician and writer, and earned his stripes in the business long before he became a internationally known artist... 'culture vulture' is so dumb. do you really have to be of a specific ethnic background to enjoy and/or perform that kind of music? Where does it end? cooking (only Hawaiian people can cook Hawaiian food)? sports (only Scottish people can play golf)? Music should connect the world, not separate it.
Ladies, I enjoyed your reaction and commentary, but you mentioned some topics that I feel need to be addressed: 1. Bruno is a cultural appreciator, not a cultural appropriator. Like some other people in the comments already mentioned, he's been singing since he was two years old, and nearly all his life, he's listened to---and performed music from---people such as James Brown, Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Frankie Lymon, Prince, Next, R. Kelly, Silk, Little Richard, etc. The list goes on and on. Bruno doesn't sing R&B to make a quick buck; he does it because he loves it, and he's successful because he's one of the best out there right now and he isn't fake. Bruno's always had the utmost respect for the music and the culture; he always gives his influences their props and has even shown activism when it comes to black issues. If anything, Bruno should be categorized with Teena Marie and Jon B. 2. With the exception of Anderson .Paak, the other men in the video (also known as The Hooligans) were never "props." Those men have worked with Bruno for years, and they're not just co-workers. They're all really close friends, and Bruno considers them his brothers. Not only that, Bruno always lets the guys have a chance to shine on their own, whether it's during one of Bruno's shows, or to pursue their own separate project(s). One of Bruno's best friends, Phillip Lawrence, was also part of the group, but he ended up leaving for family reasons. Anderson (or "Andy," as Bruno affectionately calls him) is also a good friend of Bruno's. They became close in 2017, during the 24K Magic tour. 3. Bruno writes and produces all his music. If it's an original song, he had a hand in the songwriting process.
The people who accuse Bruno Mars culture vultures are the same ones that cosign 6ix9ine, Cardi B screaming the N word thousand times a song, Iggy Azalea etc...LOL makes no sense, he's actaully doing rnb favor cause this current vulgar trap "rnb" aint been working for me. Yall have great energy, nice reaction.
Cardi b is Trinidadian and Dominican.... 69 is Puerto rican, who are African, Indian and Spaniards... it's more of a NY thing our Latinos bro and sis say the N word In the same way we do... Bruno is Hawaiian and it was more to that... but 👌
Anderson is African American and South Korean Bruno is Puerto Rican with filipina and Spanish ancestry They are both really talented artist I've listened to for years
All of you might be right. As far as i know Bruno's dad is Puerto Rican and multiple ancestry but his mom is a filipino who was born and raise in the Philippines before she came to Hawaii and their family. His mom is partly Spanish (well technically base on philippine history) some of the filipinos has a Spanish ancestry, Chinese and American. If y'all wanted to know if this is real or not there's a documentary of his family uncle and his mother before she died when they visit the Philippines during Bruno's World tour
This is bridging the gap between yesterday's and today's music's. Literally music anyone can listen to, regardless of generation! Song has been on repeat in my car for a week now.
Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, D'Mile, and Brody Brown Producers: Bruno Mars and D'Mile Music Video Directors: Bruno Mars and Florent Dechard
Culture vulture? Get out of here with all that. He grew up on soul. We could also argue that you women are British so have absolutely nothing to do with soul as well since that was created by African Americans. We need to stop drawing lines to divide. Music is music. Also he has written ALL his songs and also many others for other artists.
See, this reaction right here is exactly why Bruno should never stop doing music. Yall were smiling heavy and snapping like it was live. He just has that effect. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'm 52yo. I heard the groups from whom Bruno Mars is inspired by. I heard them on the radio with those classic songs that are on just a few radio stations or at a local karaoke bar every now and then. His name is Peter Gene Hernandez. In my book, he's a Black man. He has full rights to bring back the classic sounds that my ears have been yearning to hear for at least a few decades now. Bruno Mars isn't a Culture Vulture. He has been making retro music for years. Besides that, he has credited Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis, LA & Babyface as well as Teddy Riley for his inspirations. It's obvious that he has many other inspirations, which have shown in his studio work and live versions. The old school respects him and what he's doing. For example, Smokey Robinson has given him a stamp of approval. Single-handedly he's revived the music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s! He constantly uses Doo-wop in his vocals. Look at his tribute to Amy Winehouse when he sang Valerie. That was a track inspired by the music of the 50s! There's a break where he and 4 bandmates gather around a mic to sing harmonies. That's classic Doo-wop form and vocal style! He captures the old musical art forms, freshens them up and does them justice in his own way! That's no easy feat! I'm sorry that Michael, Prince and James Brown aren't here to see this. Personally, I think that he's channeling Michael in this song with his movements. The Spin and the slide is a trademark move that Michael would use when he was with The Jackson 5 and with the Jacksons. The collectivements of the group reminded me of The Jacksons of the 70s and some others like The O'Jays, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, The Temptations, The Dells, The Originals as well as Little Anthony and the Imperials.
I don't consider him a culture culture because a culture vulture is someone who appropriate another culture without any credit or homage to that culture. Bruno not only pays homage, he said plenty of times how ALL music is black music. Black people created all these genres so he understands that and respects that and is inspired by that.
On black music's impact on his career Bruno has said: “When you say ‘black music,’ understand that you are talking about rock, jazz, R&B, reggae, funk, doo-wop, hip-hop, and Motown. Black people created it all. Being Puerto Rican, even salsa music stems back to the Motherland [Africa]. So, in my world, black music means everything. It’s what gives America its swag.” So I’d say Bruno has earned the right to sing whatever he wants. Background: Bruno’s father is Puerto Rican and his beautiful mother was Filipino. Bruno first performed & was in a movie as “Little Elvis” in Hawaii starting at 2 or 3 years old. Then when he was still a young kid singing rock & roll, doo-wop and soul music in his dad’s band called The Love Notes in Hawaii. In that band, even then he was exposed to throwback rock & roll and black music, from the 1950’s on up, by black artists like Jackie Wilson, Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and many others. He was the lead singer.
Bruno and Paak wrote the song.... Black people need to get over this culture vulture crap. Basketball was white before black and so was American football, so are we calling ourselves culture vultures?
I was *REALLY* hoping you ladies would react to this... Thank You!🙏🏾 Anderson Paak, the guy singing and playing the drums, is a 4 time Grammy winner himself and he and Bruno together form the group Silk Sonic and both write the songs.... *Please* react to their Grammy performance if you can...
The Hooligans are Bruno's band and have always been right next to him in his videos, and every performance and on award stages. Bruno wears his inspirations on his sleeve and is never shy when giving artists their flowers.
He is a "Solo Artist". They are hired musicians in fact he can hire anybody to be part on his crew. It just so happens that they already have a bond and that bruno likes them that's why he always brings them around. They did not bring bruno to where he is now it's the other way around. So, being hired by a solo artist to be on a band and appear on every MV and big events and always gave them spotlight was already a big deal. Name me a solo artist that always gives a spotlight to their bandmates like bruno even include them on MV.
He did not hire them it was a collaboration. Brandon Paak Anderson, known professionally as Anderson .Paak, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist from Oxnard, California.
@@beysang9147 If you read my comment properly and watched the video of which why i commented this. The topic is about Bruno's crew and does not include Anderson and i know that he is also a solo artist.
Bruno Mars has never failed to acknowledge the effect that Black artists have had on his career and always gives credit. This is why I’m so glad that Anderson.Paak sang lead on this song. Maybe some of this talk about “Culture Vulture” will come to an end.
Nice reaction ladies!! Anderson Paak check him out his solo work is sick!! Together with Bruno and the band they are Silk Sonic. The Grammy performance was just amazing, outfits, back up singers dancing, too good. Anyways have a good one l!!
Both Andersen & Bruno are of Asian Decent. Andersen is part Korean his Mother is Korean and his father is Black. ( his wife is Korean). Bruno is Puerto Rican and Filipino. His mother is from the Philippines his dad is from Puerto Rico he grew up in Honolulu Hawaii started singing at two years old was the youngest Elvis Presley tribute artist at four years old he is one of the greatest performers of this day and it doesn’t matter what nationality they are , they are blessed by God with talent to bless this world. If anybody got a problem with that ...... needs to shut up and check out!
The guys on the video except for Anderson Paak are always part of everything that Bruno did/does. You've got to be a Hooligan since 2010 to know that. And they're not just there as props. Each band member are handpicked by Bruno because he saw how talented they are, for example, Jamareo Artis, his bassist who won a competition organized by P. Diddy was approached by Mars when his single Just the way you are came out. Same with the rest of the band. They're not just his band members but his best friends as well and you can tell that when they're on stage performing.🤷♀️
IT Does so much MAKES ME miss the 1970s EVEN more now , For a song from the 70s . TRY The song HAVE YOU SEEN HER, By the Chi Lites From 1971, You will here this song in that one . LOVE THE 70s
People need to stop with this “culture vulture” nonsense. If you’re not white, you’re a POC. People also need to stop limiting themselves and others based on race. You don’t have to like or make any particular type of music based on your race. Nor should you prohibit yourself or others from liking or making any type of music based on race. Blur those genre lines. Good music is good music. Period!
They were on the Grammys this past Sunday. They played live. Look for that to see just how awesome they are. Plus also on the Grammys they did a tribute to Little Richard. Check that out too
He has opened at the BET Awards in 2017. What vulture is recognized like that? He's paid homage to those have influenced him. I thought the endorsement my Smokey Robinson pretty much ended that controversy IMHO. Has Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes etc ever got that kind of recognition and praise? I'm not jumping on you ladies. I'm just pointing out why IMHO that the 'culture vulture' label doesn't fit him. Thoughts?
Anderson .Paak is an extraordinary musician, song writer, and singer. Anyone that can play drums like that while singing has my utmost respect-I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time. He is not as well known as he should be-even before the collaboration with Bruno Mars and that’s a shame. If you have money to spend, spend it on one of his brilliant albums. I just did and it is well worth it.
Among other stars, Smokey Robinson, Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Bootsy Collins, L.A. & Babyface give Bruno Mars a lot of credit for what he's doing. No vulture is recognized by the classic contributors. I only wish that James Brown, Prince and Michael Jackson were alive to see and hear what he's doing.
If someone watched this video without audio, they could see how incredible this song is. The music is transformative. Ladies, your faces, your movement and your joy says it all. Thanks for your reaction video!
Culture Vulture is such a dumb way of saying "he's bringing our music back with his own style" It comes off as if he's just adding a guitar into a song like The Temptations - My Girl. I know people can relate to this, I grew up in the Philippines listening to old songs and even when we moved to the US I was still listening to them more often than the new releases. The soul is almost gone these days. To have some type of artist like Bruno Mars is a blessing, either appreciate it or ignore it. Hating on it just doesn't do anything for you or for others or especially for Bruno Mars. Learn to respect what's being handed to you, that's not that hard. His whole damn family is an entertainer, a bunch of talented people, you can't take that for granted. He only does what feels good for him and what is good to his ears, you gotta respect that. No culture vulture bullshit.
To add to it, Bruno's mom is a Filipino. His dad is a Puerto Rican. You can never get anything better than a Bruno Mars from that, perfect mix to bring cultures together.
Bruno father was a performer himself and he's Puerto Rican, Jewish from east coast. Bruno Mother from Philippines. But does race really matter? No as along as got soul
In the sixties, there was a girl group that I thoroughly enjoyed. They were called the Ronettes they were Filipino. One of their hits was: "Be my be my baby". That was my song. They were gorgeous . They were cool too! There was a male duet group I also enjoyed during the Sixties they were called the "Righteous Brothers" they sang : You lost that loving feeling. The generation of that time didn't make a negative big deal about them. They were more amazed that White Guys could sing that good. Just settle down and enjoy the music. Let your ears receive the flow of amazing sound! Peace out. The Flower 🌹
Girls all the comments coming from KB, Paranoyak, and endless others are so true. Even all the great artist like stevie wonder and the whole community of producers, music writers, and performers agrees that Bruno more than anyone honors all the great artist musicians and sounds of the past, also constantly giving props to all greats of the past. Just because of one jealous girl opinion who is such a fake is very dillusional. Bruno Mars has always been positive, generous, and gives credit to where credits due says a lot about where he gets his inspiration from and there is where he starts creating quality music from his soul at the same time promoting nothing but love and value to the public. Your reactions and comments were so on point! You three are awesome!
LOVE YOUR OPENIONG VIDEO. YOU LOOK FUN LADIES OF MY OWN HEART, THIS SONG MAY SEND YOU NUTTY, BRUNO NEVER CAME, AND I LEFT IT OPEN, NO FLOWERS NUFFIN GIRLS, DAYUM THIS IS HOT HOT HOT
I just loooooved your reaction....the way you got all started catching the vibe soon after the song started 💖 I suspect you're singers?? Tell me! 😄 Had to watch this twice! XxX
@@SHiiKANEReacts @SHiiKANE Reacts! I KNEW it! I am too, I think there are subtle "tells" among us! 😂 The credits sound exotic/afro-centric +rich 👏🏽👍🏽. Have you got complete tracks anywhere else/other channels? xx
Would you 3 Ladies react to the song By the Spinners there song Working my way back to you Babe 1979 Its a very up lifting make you feel good song of the 70s ,
Maaaaan! Watching you ladies took me way back to when I was a kid and a new Jackson 5 record would come out and the older girls would gather round the radio or record player and listen to it for the 1st time. Such a great reaction, love the spontaneous BG vocals and harmony too. Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak have made a classic Soul song. Never really been a fan of his but props are due on this one.
![Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open [Official Video] Reaction!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MWCxNm8L6Kk/mqdefault.jpg)
Silk Sonic is a collaboration of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak.
Silk Sonic are smoooth af :) need more from them.
Bruh Bruno Mars and Anderson paak are SILK SONIC
@@dela1376 yeah I meant are not is. Edited thanks
Ohhhh frr? I thought it was a different band
@@BenJylovesJodii you will, an album will drop soon!!
People who label him as a culture vulture are uncultured. Bruno has been performing since he was a toddler. He was raised listening to soul music because his entire family was in show business. He is a true musician who plays multiple instruments and is involved in the writing and production of all of his songs. His music transcends culture. He always shows respect and honour for those who he grew up listening to and performing their songs in Hawaii for local tourists. I think soul and music is just deeply a part of who he is... can't fake that. I'm a black woman and I go hard for my people, but anyone who thinks that about Bruno is reaching.
that's right. doesnt matter how, where, when, who you were born. if you have the funk, you walk with the funk.
His dad is black and hawaiian
@@anthonydefrncisco7528 actually Puerto Rican, but they have black ancestry as well.
@@Crunkboy415 indeed we do
Please can you say it louder for those who can't hear. Well said!!
He definitely writes his songs. He was a ghost writer for a lot of artists. He’s definitely not a culture vulture and never have been.
That’s facts!! I can guarantee that any one calling him a culture vulture’s favorite song is a song he wrote😂
True he was literally a song writer before his fame, he's produced so many Hits for artists and most people don't even now.
Bruno Mars is far beyond the cultures or any kind of concepts. He's a gift for the world of art, and art's for the people. Especially if we consider the present music market, he's an ocean in an endless desert. Terms such as culture or ethnicity are irrelevant next to his talent and musical knowledge. He's not just an amazing vocalist, but also a fantastic composer, dancer, showman and instrumentalist. A true and whole artist.
With you on that desert reference! How many "musicians" are there really on today's charts? What we've mostly got today is autotuned algorithms using samples, masquerading as music. I remember 8 or 9 years ago the closing act on the Grammy's was Barbra Streisand with a 30 piece orchestra. You had acts in the audience like Kanye, Bieber, and the likes listening in awe. I imagined by the looks on their faces that they were thinking thoughts like " Is that a violin, is that a trumpet??? I've heard about those!" I can imagine in that in 30 years someone like Bieber, or whoever lying on the couch picking lint out of there belly button saying "let's get the band back together" , then running to the next room to grab the laptop!!
Thank you man. Thank you 👏👊
Well said. The closest I would say really as far as talent & musicianship might be Jus Timberlake, as far as variety of skill, instrumental, vocal, dance, & in his case, acting. Bruno May be a more profound composer/lyricist, but this combo with Paak is like gold compared to what’s accurate today. This is exceptional , no doubt! They’re both great collaborators as well, willing to compliment & support, & shine when it’s time.
Bruno Mars wrote all of stuff on this albums , and also all his albums before . He ghost wrote a lot really hit songs that you probably didn’t know that he wrote.
Facts, He’s from Hawaii where I live and he used to impersonate Elvis, Michael Jackson and everything as a 4-5 year old kid, he’s and talented. My cousin went high school with him. And he said Peter/ Bruno Mars was always a class clown and could sang his ass off. Love the reaction, you women are a hoot.
he ghost wrote Adelle's all I ask too
I doubt he wrote everything on this album. Anderson paak Is a great writer.
Anderson and Bruno wrote this together.
Fun fact, he wrote Cee Lo Green's Forget you among other great songs of this generation so how can he be a culture vulture?
This Culture vulture conversation is stupid, tired and annoying, so drop it already. There was never any merit to it. He pays homage to many of the greats that influence him, than those who've been doing r&b for years. The man is talented period. You spent more time talking about that than you did about the song and Anderson who is his own star, but will become even bigger after this exposure. 😒🤡
Yall gotta get caught up on Anderson PAAK. Dude has 3 solo albums, 1 compilation and just won a Grammy. He been dope.
@Jordan Moses yup 2 hip hop 2 rnb
Brandon Paak Anderson, aka Anderson . Paak, aka Breezy Lovejoy, has been making people's hips move for over two decades.
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So my question is: Since Bruno is Puerto Rican and Filipino, should he only do Puerto Rican and Filipino music? Should he be pigeon holed into that specific ethnic genre of music? If he did, that would be a disservice to the music world 🌍 no more “Uptown Funk” no more “24K Magic” no more “Leave the Door Open”? Next question: Would these people who are so deeply offended by his music be so up in arms if he were less successful than he is? Or are they just hating on the man for pure jealousy? 🤔
@Grant I'm a Filipino, and I also think it's stupid and ignorant to hate on him for not doing Filipino music.
Amen well said 👏
@@xxxturon3657 right? I think it’s wonderful that he focused on western music. Filipino music is good but I don’t think it would match his style
Bruno is a musician period. And does all forms, r and b, pop, rock, reggae etc. You don’t know what you’re talking about the Hooligans is his band and they aren’t props but musicians. His brother is the drummer and the rest happen to be black but most importantly they are his friends. As far as pairing up with Anderson to create Silk Sonic is his celebration of Soul music. He paired up with Ed Sheeran to celebrate rock music. So again he cant help that he is a talented musician they cant be put in a box. He is a testament that real music is truly universal
All those genres are black. I understand tho. I don't think he's a vulture
He’s been writing his own music since he’s came in the game. Even before he came out he was writing songs for other artists. People say he’s a culture vulture because he profits off of a sound created by black artists but if you listen to his interviews and even when he wins awards he always bigs up the artists he’s been influenced by like Prince, MJ, James Brown, Stevie Wonder etc. At the end of the day he’s up there as the one of the most talented artists today. His voice is amazing, he’s a good dancer, he writes and produces his own music and he’s a real musician who can play several instruments so all that culture vulture talk from other people is BS to me.
Exactly
Facts. Bruno is a musician, songwriter, producer, singer and performer who happens to love R&B that requires real instruments and (real) vocal ability. He was influenced by R&B just like the rest of us, it just so happens to he is of Filipino-Puerto Rician descent. To pay homage to this soulful genre is a compliment to the artists like Earth, Wind, & Fire, Stylistics, The Dells (and the list goes on and on), so don't hate because he can nail that genre better than anyone else in the game. The genre is open to anyone that can master it. It just so happens that for right now, for his generation, Bruno is slaying and leaving no prisoners.
What does culture vulture mean?
Exactly! I just do not understand what is it with black people, it has to be always about them! Even in music they still have to inject “racial appropriation, cultural thief and all that drama” why can’t they just appreciate that both artists came together to come up with good music for us to enjoy regardless of race. It doesn’t have to be who’s better or best. If you’re too selfish on sharing your sound then how come I don’t hear a 100% black who can come with good music for a long time? In fact you should be flattered at least. Shame!
Bruno ain’t even a culture vulture to black peoples standards but what is a culture vulture man like people nowadays can’t embrace each other cultures without being labelled a culture vulture like it’s a jk really, if I’m wrong lemme know why please
Bruno (Peter Hernandez) Mars is Filipino/Puerto Rican/Jewish, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i... All of Hawai'i is so proud of him! He is a respected musician and writer, and earned his stripes in the business long before he became a internationally known artist... 'culture vulture' is so dumb. do you really have to be of a specific ethnic background to enjoy and/or perform that kind of music? Where does it end? cooking (only Hawaiian people can cook Hawaiian food)? sports (only Scottish people can play golf)? Music should connect the world, not separate it.
What a beautyfull background
Ladies, I enjoyed your reaction and commentary, but you mentioned some topics that I feel need to be addressed:
1. Bruno is a cultural appreciator, not a cultural appropriator. Like some other people in the comments already mentioned, he's been singing since he was two years old, and nearly all his life, he's listened to---and performed music from---people such as James Brown, Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Frankie Lymon, Prince, Next, R. Kelly, Silk, Little Richard, etc. The list goes on and on. Bruno doesn't sing R&B to make a quick buck; he does it because he loves it, and he's successful because he's one of the best out there right now and he isn't fake. Bruno's always had the utmost respect for the music and the culture; he always gives his influences their props and has even shown activism when it comes to black issues. If anything, Bruno should be categorized with Teena Marie and Jon B.
2. With the exception of Anderson .Paak, the other men in the video (also known as The Hooligans) were never "props." Those men have worked with Bruno for years, and they're not just co-workers. They're all really close friends, and Bruno considers them his brothers. Not only that, Bruno always lets the guys have a chance to shine on their own, whether it's during one of Bruno's shows, or to pursue their own separate project(s). One of Bruno's best friends, Phillip Lawrence, was also part of the group, but he ended up leaving for family reasons. Anderson (or "Andy," as Bruno affectionately calls him) is also a good friend of Bruno's. They became close in 2017, during the 24K Magic tour.
3. Bruno writes and produces all his music. If it's an original song, he had a hand in the songwriting process.
Love your reaction...and bruno writes all of his songs and was a ghost writer for years before he became big
The people who accuse Bruno Mars culture vultures are the same ones that cosign 6ix9ine, Cardi B screaming the N word thousand times a song, Iggy Azalea etc...LOL makes no sense, he's actaully doing rnb favor cause this current vulgar trap "rnb" aint been working for me. Yall have great energy, nice reaction.
The culture is too old and well established for him to be a vulture in my opinion. it isn't like he can try to claim it.
Iggy azalea is black lol. Cardi is an afro latina. I get what you're attempting to say
@@BluEx22329 i mention her just as another ex of real culture vultures, thats all.
Cardi b is Trinidadian and Dominican.... 69 is Puerto rican, who are African, Indian and Spaniards... it's more of a NY thing our Latinos bro and sis say the N word In the same way we do... Bruno is Hawaiian and it was more to that... but 👌
@@ShadMadRad he's Puerto Rican as well
Anderson is African American and South Korean
Bruno is Puerto Rican with filipina and Spanish ancestry
They are both really talented artist I've listened to for years
Bruno's dad is half Puerto Rican, half Ashkenazi Jew with Hungarian heritage, not Spanish.
@@peanutforever2191 Bruno Mars late mom has a Spanish Ancestry. From PH btw.
All of you might be right. As far as i know Bruno's dad is Puerto Rican and multiple ancestry but his mom is a filipino who was born and raise in the Philippines before she came to Hawaii and their family. His mom is partly Spanish (well technically base on philippine history) some of the filipinos has a Spanish ancestry, Chinese and American. If y'all wanted to know if this is real or not there's a documentary of his family uncle and his mother before she died when they visit the Philippines during Bruno's World tour
This is bridging the gap between yesterday's and today's music's. Literally music anyone can listen to, regardless of generation! Song has been on repeat in my car for a week now.
Culture vulture my ass. One culture doesn't own music. It belongs to everyone.
Agree. When you wrote a song you owns it, but when you played it to the people It's not yours anymore.
Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, D'Mile, and Brody Brown Producers: Bruno Mars and D'Mile
Music Video Directors: Bruno Mars and Florent Dechard
Culture vulture? Get out of here with all that. He grew up on soul. We could also argue that you women are British so have absolutely nothing to do with soul as well since that was created by African Americans.
We need to stop drawing lines to divide. Music is music.
Also he has written ALL his songs and also many others for other artists.
See, this reaction right here is exactly why Bruno should never stop doing music. Yall were smiling heavy and snapping like it was live. He just has that effect. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'm 52yo. I heard the groups from whom Bruno Mars is inspired by. I heard them on the radio with those classic songs that are on just a few radio stations or at a local karaoke bar every now and then. His name is Peter Gene Hernandez. In my book, he's a Black man. He has full rights to bring back the classic sounds that my ears have been yearning to hear for at least a few decades now.
Bruno Mars isn't a Culture Vulture. He has been making retro music for years. Besides that, he has credited Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis, LA & Babyface as well as Teddy Riley for his inspirations. It's obvious that he has many other inspirations, which have shown in his studio work and live versions. The old school respects him and what he's doing. For example, Smokey Robinson has given him a stamp of approval.
Single-handedly he's revived the music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s! He constantly uses Doo-wop in his vocals. Look at his tribute to Amy Winehouse when he sang Valerie. That was a track inspired by the music of the 50s! There's a break where he and 4 bandmates gather around a mic to sing harmonies. That's classic Doo-wop form and vocal style! He captures the old musical art forms, freshens them up and does them justice in his own way! That's no easy feat! I'm sorry that Michael, Prince and James Brown aren't here to see this.
Personally, I think that he's channeling Michael in this song with his movements. The Spin and the slide is a trademark move that Michael would use when he was with The Jackson 5 and with the Jacksons. The collectivements of the group reminded me of The Jacksons of the 70s and some others like The O'Jays, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, The Temptations, The Dells, The Originals as well as Little Anthony and the Imperials.
I don't consider him a culture culture because a culture vulture is someone who appropriate another culture without any credit or homage to that culture. Bruno not only pays homage, he said plenty of times how ALL music is black music. Black people created all these genres so he understands that and respects that and is inspired by that.
On black music's impact on his career Bruno has said: “When you say ‘black music,’ understand that you are talking about rock, jazz, R&B, reggae, funk, doo-wop, hip-hop, and Motown. Black people created it all. Being Puerto Rican, even salsa music stems back to the Motherland [Africa]. So, in my world, black music means everything. It’s what gives America its swag.” So I’d say Bruno has earned the right to sing whatever he wants. Background: Bruno’s father is Puerto Rican and his beautiful mother was Filipino. Bruno first performed & was in a movie as “Little Elvis” in Hawaii starting at 2 or 3 years old. Then when he was still a young kid singing rock & roll, doo-wop and soul music in his dad’s band called The Love Notes in Hawaii. In that band, even then he was exposed to throwback rock & roll and black music, from the 1950’s on up, by black artists like Jackie Wilson, Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and many others. He was the lead singer.
Bruno and Paak wrote the song.... Black people need to get over this culture vulture crap. Basketball was white before black and so was American football, so are we calling ourselves culture vultures?
Hello and wow all 3 of you black women are so so so beautiful 😍😍😍. I absolutely do love this song. Real music 🎶🎵🎙️🥁🎹🎸🎷🎼🔥💯
I was *REALLY* hoping you ladies would react to this... Thank You!🙏🏾 Anderson Paak, the guy singing and playing the drums, is a 4 time Grammy winner himself and he and Bruno together form the group Silk Sonic and both write the songs.... *Please* react to their Grammy performance if you can...
The Hooligans are Bruno's band and have always been right next to him in his videos, and every performance and on award stages. Bruno wears his inspirations on his sleeve and is never shy when giving artists their flowers.
Who cares what he is... his soul speaks music. That’s all that matters.
Thank goodness for Bruno for keeping our ancestors hard work alive
He is a "Solo Artist". They are hired musicians in fact he can hire anybody to be part on his crew. It just so happens that they already have a bond and that bruno likes them that's why he always brings them around. They did not bring bruno to where he is now it's the other way around. So, being hired by a solo artist to be on a band and appear on every MV and big events and always gave them spotlight was already a big deal. Name me a solo artist that always gives a spotlight to their bandmates like bruno even include them on MV.
He did not hire them it was a collaboration. Brandon Paak Anderson, known professionally as Anderson .Paak, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist from Oxnard, California.
@@beysang9147 If you read my comment properly and watched the video of which why i commented this. The topic is about Bruno's crew and does not include Anderson and i know that he is also a solo artist.
Bruno Mars has never failed to acknowledge the effect that Black artists have had on his career and always gives credit. This is why I’m so glad that Anderson.Paak sang lead on this song. Maybe some of this talk about “Culture Vulture” will come to an end.
Nice reaction ladies!! Anderson Paak check him out his solo work is sick!! Together with Bruno and the band they are Silk Sonic. The Grammy performance was just amazing, outfits, back up singers dancing, too good. Anyways have a good one l!!
Bruno appreciates the culture, he is no vulture.
Both Andersen & Bruno are of Asian Decent. Andersen is part Korean his Mother is Korean and his father is Black. ( his wife is Korean). Bruno is Puerto Rican and Filipino. His mother is from the Philippines his dad is from Puerto Rico he grew up in Honolulu Hawaii started singing at two years old was the youngest Elvis Presley tribute artist at four years old he is one of the greatest performers of this day and it doesn’t matter what nationality they are , they are blessed by God with talent to bless this world. If anybody got a problem with that ...... needs to shut up and check out!
Yeah, Bruno Mars live in Hawaii and he went to Brazil but that was one month ago and Bruno Mars is the best artist in my.
He ain't no culture vulture pls stop...love the reaction tho beautiful ladies
Bruno and Anderson both wrote this album. The culture vulture argument has no merit.
All 3 of yall are BEAUTIFUL GODDESSES, LOVELY SMILES, THE REACTION IS EXCELLENT...
Thank you 🙏🏾
The three of you grooving' to this song was super-cool ladies. Thank you so much for a great reaction...the best yet.
Aww thank you 🙏🏾
The guys on the video except for Anderson Paak are always part of everything that Bruno did/does. You've got to be a Hooligan since 2010 to know that. And they're not just there as props. Each band member are handpicked by Bruno because he saw how talented they are, for example, Jamareo Artis, his bassist who won a competition organized by P. Diddy was approached by Mars when his single Just the way you are came out. Same with the rest of the band. They're not just his band members but his best friends as well and you can tell that when they're on stage performing.🤷♀️
Anderson .Paak is also good check his stuff out , start with his tiny desk concert
It's not 3 people there are two primary entertainers, Anderson Paak and Bruno mars and they came together to make a group called "Silk Sonic".
Please put some respect on Anderson paak name...lol..dude is half of the group..lol
Bruno Mars is the greatest artist of this generation....GOAT❤️🙏
I just love everything about this group. They are killing it!
Back to the future in a Motown studio ! 😍 This song sounds like an R&B Grammy Winner from 1974 ❤️
IT Does so much MAKES ME miss the 1970s EVEN more now , For a song from the 70s . TRY The song HAVE YOU SEEN HER, By the Chi Lites From 1971, You will here this song in that one . LOVE THE 70s
can youn please react to Bruno mars at the Apollo theatre live singing calling all my lovelies
Bruno is a modern day michael jackson he doesnt misssss Like he DONT MISSS his songs are all CLASSICS
People need to stop with this “culture vulture” nonsense. If you’re not white, you’re a POC. People also need to stop limiting themselves and others based on race. You don’t have to like or make any particular type of music based on your race. Nor should you prohibit yourself or others from liking or making any type of music based on race. Blur those genre lines. Good music is good music. Period!
If we start equating music with race then we are all doomed to extinction.
Please react to the live version from the Grammys! It’s even better!!!
Everything was dope til the lady said culture vulture. Had to pause and rewind and made sure I heard that right. Do some homework next time.
They were on the Grammys this past Sunday. They played live. Look for that to see just how awesome they are. Plus also on the Grammys they did a tribute to Little Richard. Check that out too
The 1970s were LOADED with great music like this ,
The live version is even better
Please do more Silk Sonic reactions
He has opened at the BET Awards in 2017. What vulture is recognized like that?
He's paid homage to those have influenced him. I thought the endorsement my Smokey Robinson pretty much ended that controversy IMHO.
Has Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes etc ever got that kind of recognition and praise?
I'm not jumping on you ladies. I'm just pointing out why IMHO that the 'culture vulture' label doesn't fit him. Thoughts?
The lack of respect to Anderson PAAK who also wrote these songs and did the drum recording in one take in these comments is crazy to me
Anderson .Paak is an extraordinary musician, song writer, and singer. Anyone that can play drums like that while singing has my utmost respect-I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time. He is not as well known as he should be-even before the collaboration with Bruno Mars and that’s a shame. If you have money to spend, spend it on one of his brilliant albums. I just did and it is well worth it.
It's been more than 4 months since this song released & guess what? We still don't have the fukn album 😭😂
I love this reaction, the vibes were immaculate 🎶
Y’all need to watch the live performance of this song at the grammys
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God it was SO WONDERFUL, after 03:28, when they all harmonized and sung together! My heart melted! Goddesses!
This song was made to charm the ladies... 🥰
Among other stars, Smokey Robinson, Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Bootsy Collins, L.A. & Babyface give Bruno Mars a lot of credit for what he's doing.
No vulture is recognized by the classic contributors. I only wish that James Brown, Prince and Michael Jackson were alive to see and hear what he's doing.
If someone watched this video without audio, they could see how incredible this song is. The music is transformative. Ladies, your faces, your movement and your joy says it all. Thanks for your reaction video!
Culture Vulture is such a dumb way of saying "he's bringing our music back with his own style" It comes off as if he's just adding a guitar into a song like The Temptations - My Girl.
I know people can relate to this, I grew up in the Philippines listening to old songs and even when we moved to the US I was still listening to them more often than the new releases. The soul is almost gone these days. To have some type of artist like Bruno Mars is a blessing, either appreciate it or ignore it. Hating on it just doesn't do anything for you or for others or especially for Bruno Mars. Learn to respect what's being handed to you, that's not that hard. His whole damn family is an entertainer, a bunch of talented people, you can't take that for granted. He only does what feels good for him and what is good to his ears, you gotta respect that. No culture vulture bullshit.
To add to it, Bruno's mom is a Filipino. His dad is a Puerto Rican. You can never get anything better than a Bruno Mars from that, perfect mix to bring cultures together.
Bruno father was a performer himself and he's Puerto Rican, Jewish from east coast. Bruno Mother from Philippines. But does race really matter? No as along as got soul
In the sixties, there was a girl group that I thoroughly enjoyed. They were called the Ronettes they were Filipino. One of their hits was: "Be my be my baby". That was my song. They were gorgeous . They were cool too! There was a male duet group I also enjoyed during the Sixties they were called the "Righteous Brothers" they sang : You lost that loving feeling. The generation of that time didn't make a negative big deal about them. They were more amazed that White Guys could sing that good. Just settle down and enjoy the music. Let your ears receive the flow of amazing sound! Peace out.
The Flower 🌹
Check out Anderson .Paak npr tiny desk its amazing
Cannot deny his talent. Should he just keep it to himself? Absolutely not.
REACT TO THE GRAMMY PERFORMANCE....ITS EVEN BETTER
The main reason I enjoyed this song is because it sounded old school! They did a fabulous job!
The Flower 🌹
Me: 5:24
Brasil: 5:24
Planet: 5:24
Galaxy : 5:24
Beautiful reaction
Girls all the comments coming from KB, Paranoyak, and endless others are so true. Even all the great artist like stevie wonder and the whole community of producers, music writers, and performers agrees that Bruno more than anyone honors all the great artist musicians and sounds of the past, also constantly giving props to all greats of the past. Just because of one jealous girl opinion who is such a fake is very dillusional. Bruno Mars has always been positive, generous, and gives credit to where credits due says a lot about where he gets his inspiration from and there is where he starts creating quality music from his soul at the same time promoting nothing but love and value to the public. Your reactions and comments were so on point! You three are awesome!
Beautiful sisters with an indept musical view. Just subbed
LOVE YOUR OPENIONG VIDEO. YOU LOOK FUN LADIES OF MY OWN HEART, THIS SONG MAY SEND YOU NUTTY, BRUNO NEVER CAME, AND I LEFT IT OPEN, NO FLOWERS NUFFIN GIRLS, DAYUM THIS IS HOT HOT HOT
You’ve got to understand that Bruno Mars is the main originator of all his songs. The Hooligans, albeit talented are his vision
Can u react to the grammy performance? Please
Saludos desde Perú 🙋🏻♂️🇵🇪🔥
Please do reaction to there live performance in the 2021 Grammy!!
Love the reaction ❤️. You ladies are all beautiful.
Go watch some Anderson paak vids please
I just loooooved your reaction....the way you got all started catching the vibe soon after the song started 💖 I suspect you're singers?? Tell me! 😄 Had to watch this twice! XxX
Thank you 🙏🏾 and yes we are singers. The opening/end credits is actually one of our songs 🥰
@@SHiiKANEReacts @SHiiKANE Reacts! I KNEW it! I am too, I think there are subtle "tells" among us! 😂 The credits sound exotic/afro-centric +rich 👏🏽👍🏽. Have you got complete tracks anywhere else/other channels? xx
Yes you can find our music on ITunes. Spotify. Just search “Shiikane” 🥰
@@SHiiKANEReacts Okaaaay! "Loke" SLAPS!!👍🏽 Nicely done ladies! 💐👏🏽xx
Annamay is cute. Tryna make her my next ex-gf.
This song DEFINITELY gives late 70s vibes 😍
😍❤️🇧🇷🎶
I love these lovely ladies accents. Silk Sonic taking care of business in 2021.
They really need to do their research
You should totally listen to the Grammy's performance :)
Bruno Mars is one of the main writers of all his songs. A pure genius. 💎
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lol everyone lost it at the harmonies
Would you 3 Ladies react to the song By the Spinners there song Working my way back to you Babe 1979 Its a very up lifting make you feel good song of the 70s ,
You woman are gorgeous
Maaaaan! Watching you ladies took me way back to when I was a kid and a new Jackson 5 record would come out and the older girls would gather round the radio or record player and listen to it for the 1st time. Such a great reaction, love the spontaneous BG vocals and harmony too. Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak have made a classic Soul song. Never really been a fan of his but props are due on this one.
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Great reaction💯 definitely subscribing🤘🏽 you ladies are beautiful and hilarious❤️
Yall sound pretty good too!!! I subscribed after 10 seconds of "meeting"y'all
If this 1st release from their collabo is any indication its gonna be fired Its all ready a classic in my eyes
Ladies your response to this music is classic. We automatically react to great music.