Bruno Mars has released his new single “I Just Might,” marking a significant return to solo music nearly a decade after his last album. The track, which dropped this week, represents Mars’s first major solo release since his 2016 album “24K Magic.”
Stereogum describes the song as quintessentially Bruno Mars, noting that the pop superstar “evidently has nothing to say” while maintaining his signature sound that has kept him “in the conversation” despite his extended absence from solo releases.
The release comes after what Stereogum calculates as “nine and a half years” since Mars’s last solo album, during which time the artist has “occasionally popped” back into the music scene. The new single follows Mars’s high-profile collaborations, including his work with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, which earned critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Awards.
Billboard included “I Just Might” in their Friday Music Guide, highlighting it among the week’s must-hear releases alongside new music from Zach Bryan and The Kid LAROI. The inclusion signals the industry’s continued recognition of Mars’s commercial appeal despite his extended breaks between projects.
The release strategy appears consistent with Mars’s pattern of selective, high-impact releases rather than frequent single drops. Fans and critics alike are noting how the track maintains the artist’s reputation as what Stereogum calls “an A-list pop superstar” who continues to deliver music that fits seamlessly into his existing catalog while satisfying audience expectations.
“I Just Might” is now available across all major streaming platforms, with industry watchers anticipating whether this release signals the beginning of a new album cycle or another standalone single in Mars’s carefully curated discography.
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