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"Gorilla" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his 2012 studio album Unorthodox Jukebox. The song was written by The Smeezingtons (Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine), while production was handled by the former along with Emile Haynie, Jeff Bhasker and Mark Ronson, who had co-produced the single "Locked Out of Heaven" for the same album. Atlantic Records serviced the track to Contemporary hit radio in the United States on September 10, 2013, as the fourth single from Unorthodox Jukebox. Its official remix (G-Mix) features American singers Pharrell Williams and R. Kelly, and was released in Canada and US on November 12. "Gorilla" is a midtempo rock and soft rock song with a power pop hook, "epic" guitars and a Phil Collins-esque synth/percussion combination. Its style has drawn comparisons to Prince's 1984 single "Purple Rain". The single received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its resemblance to early 1980s arena rock, but was criticized for its explicit lyrical content, which addresses the subject of making love like wild animals. The song charted moderately worldwide; it reached number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 62 on the UK Singles Chart, being unable to achieve the same success of the previous singles. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales and streaming figures of over a million copies in the US. Mars performed "Gorilla" live at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. The song was included on the set list of his second worldwide tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013-2015) as the final act, usually performed as an encore and was performed in some shows of the 24K Magic World Tour (2017-2018). 


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Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernández (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. more »

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Song Creation
"Gorilla" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" (2012).
Main Genre
The song is primarily a rock, soft rock, and pop-rock song with prominent sex appeal.
Album Success
The song is part of the album "Unorthodox Jukebox," which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and later topped the chart.
Songwriters
Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine, who collectively make up The Smeezingtons, wrote the song.
Production Team
The Smeezingtons, Mark Ronson, Jeff Bhasker, and Emile Haynie produced "Gorilla".
Critical Reception
Critics had mixed opinions on the song; some praised it for its daring carnality and powerful vocals, while others criticized it for being overly sensual.
Chart Performance
Despite not being as successful as his previous hits, "Gorilla" peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy, features actress Freida Pinto, known for her role in the film "Slumdog Millionaire," and actor Luis Guzman.
Live Performance
Mars performed "Gorilla" at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, which featured a high-tech jungle-themed stage complete with rain and a real life-size gorilla.
Three Remixes
Three official remixes of "Gorilla" were released on November 12, 2013, featuring Pharrell Williams, R. Kelly, and a "G-mix" version with both Pharrell and R. Kelly.
Cultural References
"Gorilla" has been analyzed for its use of heavy metaphors and animalistic sexual innuendo, with the gorilla comparing to the carnal antics in the song's storyline.
International Performances
"Gorilla" has been performed in several countries around the world as part of Bruno Mars' "The Moonshine Jungle Tour".

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