Portfolio week 1

Section 1 - biography

1. What is his real name?

Peter Gene Hernandez

1. How old is he?

32

1. Where is he from?

Honolulu, Hawaii. United States

1. What is his brand called?

Bruno Mars

Section 2 - his career now

1. What music genre does he work in?

Pop/R&B/ Soul/Funk

1. What music roles has he worked in over his career?

Singer/Songwriter/Producer

1. What is his current position in the industry?

His current position at the moment in the industry is as a singer and a songwriter

1. Where does he work at present?

On Tour

1. Where is he performing on NYE 2017?

 The Bank at Bellagio, Las Vegas

Section 3 - building a career

1. At what age did he start? (or in what year did he start?)

In early 2000's he started writing songs for many artists such as K'Naan's "Wavin' Flag."

1. How did his career start?

His career started in the early 2000's when he moved to Los Angeles from Hawaii to pursue his musical career, which he managed to get opportunities to write for other artists whilst simultaneously trying to pursue his own brand as a worldwide famous musician.

1. What were his early steps as a musician?

He started off performing in different venues in his home country and performed to try and get his name worldwide

1. What steps did he take in order to go from a hobby to make it his career?

He invested in his music by saving money and going to studio, when he had songs prepared he would send it to contacts he had such as record labels and A&R’s.

1. What was his 'big break'?

Just the way you are Section 4 - a special career

1. What techniques is he famous for?

Using 90’s retro sounds in his music whilst simultaneously keeping it very modern 

1. Name one of his famous tracks.

Versace on the floor 

1. Describe a proud moment in his career.

When he performed at the super bowl in front of 80,000 people

1. What is one of his most memorable gigs?

Super bowl 

 Section 5 - your opinion

1. What important moments helped his career to grow?

Being turned down by major labels helped his career to grow because it made him work harder and make music that he enjoys doing rather than making something that Doesent mean anything to him 

How has he stayed successful for so long?

By constantly releasing his music every single year and touring his albums that get released roughly every two years. 

1. What is the secret to his success?

Originality, right now he is a pioneer at using retro sounds in modern day music. 

1. What have you learnt from Hype that you can apply to your own career?