Finesse (song)

2018 single by Bruno Mars

"Finesse" is a song recorded by American singer Bruno Mars. It is the eighth track on his third studio album, 24K Magic. On January 4, 2018, a remix of the song, featuring American rapper Cardi B, was released. It has reached number one on the iTunes charts of eight countries.[2] The song and its video are noted for its 1990s style.

"Finesse"
Song by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
from the album 24K Magic
ReleasedJanuary 4, 2018
GenreNew jack swing
Length3:37
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
  • Bruno Mars
  • Christopher Brody Brown
  • James Fauntleroy
  • Philip Lawrence
  • Ray Charles McCullough II
  • Jeremy Reeves
  • Jonathan Yip
  • Ray Romulus[1]
  • Belcalis Almanzar (remix only)
Producer(s)
  • Shampoo Press & Curl
  • The Stereotypes
Bruno Mars singles chronology
"That's What I Like"
(2017)
"Finesse"
(2018)
Cardi B singles chronology
"Bartier Cardi"
(2017)
"Finesse (Remix)"
(2018)
Music video
"Finesse" on YouTube

Charts

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The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 35 but rose to number three the following week.[3] It also reached number three in Canada and the top five in the UK.[source?]

Music video

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The music video contains various influences of the 1990s, including the background dancers, which appear to mimic the "Fly Girls" from the TV series In Living Color.

References

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  1. "Bruno Mars - XXIVK Magic". Discogs.
  2. "Worldwide iTunes Song Chart". kworb.net. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
  3. "Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' Rules Hot 100, Bruno Mars & Cardi B's 'Finesse' Flies to No. 3 & Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' Debuts at No. 9". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-17.