Bruno Mars is tapping into his Latin roots like never before on The Romantic , his fourth album and first solo LP in a decade. Born Peter Gene Hernandez in Hawaii to a Filipino mother and Puerto Rican father, Mars has infused soul, funk, and old-school R&B into shimmery, love-laden pop songs in the past. But on this project, Mars is leaning into his Latin side in his music. Across the album, he taps into Mexican and Cuban-inspired sounds like boleros, mariachi, and salsa. Here’s a few