Bruno Mars' Simple Text To Blackpink's Rose Led To Their First Meeting And The Viral Hit Song, 'APT'

Music has always had the power to bring unexpected voices together, creating songs that feel fresh yet instantly timeless. When two artists from different backgrounds come together, their collaboration often creates something that leaves a lasting impact on the fans. 

One such collaboration was between Blackpink's Rose and the global icon, Bruno Mars. The two collaborated in 2024, and created the memorable and fun song, APT, which generated a lot of buzz on social media. While the song impressed the fans and the music industry, read on to know the story of how the two stars crossed paths. 

Bruno Mars’ single text led to this collaboration between him and Rose

The collaboration between Rose and Bruno or making of the song, APT, wasn’t something pre-planned, it was something that came out of nowhere and then gradually turned out to be a global hit. According to multiple reports, Bruno Mars had sent a text to Rose, in which he expressed his wish and interest in working with her. Both artists were eager to explore each other's musical styles and wanted to create something unique. Their interaction, which was filled with excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation, marked the beginning of their collaboration. 

Rose and Bruno Mars brought APT to life

The making of the song, APT, was about pushing boundaries. For Rose, stepping into the studio and working with Bruno was a nerve-wracking experience. She had admitted feeling a mix of excitement and pressure while working alongside a Grammy-winning artist. However, Bruno often comforted her, by stepping into the role of mentor. His guidance helped Rose find confidence and give her best performance. 

Apart from singing a part of the song, APT, Bruno was also a part of music production. His skilful blend of instruments, including guitar, bass, and drums, added depth and richness to the track. He was also the co-writer and producer of the song. What is more interesting to know is that the title of the song is not just any other title, it has a beautiful meaning to it, by which Bruno was very intrigued. The word, APT means a Korean drinking game, and is related to Rose's culture. 

The music video of APT

The music video for APT. was released on October 18, 2024, and shows Rose and Bruno Mars as a fun, energetic duo performing like a garage band. The music video was released on Rose's official YouTube channel. The video features a room with pink walls and a drum set up in the middle. The music video features both of them switching between singing, playing instruments, and dancing. Rather than looking like a K-pop style song, the visuals of the song are casual, which makes it look fun and lively. 

More about Bruno Mars and Rose

Bruno Mars aka Peter Gene Hernandez was born on October 8, 1985, in the USA. He is a popular singer, songwriter, musician, dancer and producer. He has been into music since a young age, but his breakthrough came in 2010, with his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, featuring the hit single, Just the Way You Are. Over the years, he gave hit and iconic songs like That's What I Like, Die With a Smile, Count On Me, Talking To The Moon, Treasure and more. In his personal life, reportedly, he is in a long-term relationship with model, Jessica Caban. 

On the other hand, Rose aka Roseanne Park Chae-young was born on February 11, 1997. She is a popular singer and songwriter, who is widely known as a member of the band, Blackpink, that she joined in 2016. In 2021, Rose launched her solo career with the album, Rosie, which broke a couple of records.

The collaboration that began with a simple text message, broke multiple records within months of its release. Within 10 months, the song has more than 1.9 billion views, which might soon reach 2 billion views. What are your thoughts on the story behind making this blockbuster song? Let us know. 

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