BRUNO MARS & CARDI B

“Finesse [Remix]”

(Single Review)

Reviewer: Jamie Velevski

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Who’s ready for a 90’s throwback?

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Chart topper Bruno Mars is back at it again with another release from his third studio album 24K Magic, released in 2016. Reworking Finesse as his next big conquest, Mars has chosen to add some flavour to the track by collaborating with fellow chart-topper Cardi B for a remixed version. Bruno has successfully spawned three mega hits off his latest album, which includes tracks such as 24K Magic, That’s What I Like and Versace on the Floor. Meanwhile, Cardi B has been breaking records all over the world with her number one track Bodak Yellow, which was the first rap single from a female rapper to hit number one since the 90’s. The rapper broke a new record this week by having three songs in the top 10 of the Billboard 100 chart, joining the likes of none other than The Beatles and Ashanti.

The instrumental of the track screams 90’s style beat, with the constant drum line along with nostalgic sound effects being extremely prominent throughout the whole song. The dance beat contrasts similarities with Bruno’s previous tracks such as Treasure and Uptown Funk, as they all have a monstrous comeback vibe that the starlet knows how to pull off incredibly well. The tempo of the track matches the music video perfectly as the whole setup (including the dance moves and wardrobe) looks like an episode of In Living Color. Bruno directed the video and dedicated its inspiration to the show through its neon colours and all-black cast.

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“When I’m walkin’ with you

I watch the whole room change”

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The lyrics touch on themes of success, desire and confidence. Cardi B opens up the remix with a fun rap that discusses her come-up from the origins of the Bronx. She goes on to rap about her former life in comparison to her recent stardom and success, all of which makes her attitude irresistible within this funky track. It’s not long before Bruno comes in and sings about how he and his lover look extremely good together and that everyone is constantly watching their every move. He confidently sings about how their presence together is making them drip “in finesse”, playing cheek and tongue in knowing that she feels the same. Both singers’ vocals mesh well together, as Cardi B fits perfectly into Bruno’s old school throwback vibe that he continues to pull off.

Believing that 2018 was going to be a new year for Bruno, he has completely outdone himself once again by spawning out another single from his third studio album and reinventing it with the music scene’s most powerful female at the moment, Cardi B. If you watch the music video, which I highly recommend, both singers play off each other with effortless chemistry and it makes the remix track really come together as a whole. Lyrically and visually, I see this remix track becoming another hit single for Bruno and ongoing success to Cardi B’s explosive uprise. If you’re ready to dance the weekend away, this remix track has dropped just in time.

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Need something fresh to boogie to? Bruno Mars & Cardi B have got you covered.

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