Chunky

Bruno Mars

About Chunky

"Chunky" is a song by American singer Bruno Mars from his third studio album 24K Magic (2016). It was solely released as a radio single in Australia on November 29, 2017 by Warner Music Australia and Atlantic, and served as the album's fourth single. "Chunky" was co-written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, and James Fauntleroy. Mars, Lawrence, and Brown produced the song under their alias, Shampoo Press & Curl. Musically, "Chunky" is a funk and electro-funk ballad, while lyrically acting as an anthem for big buttocks. The track received mixed reviews from music critics. They noted the resemblance between "Chunky" and the works of rhythm and blues artists from the 1980s and 1990s. The song reached number 79 on the UK Singles Chart and 34 on the French Singles Chart in 2016, as well as was certified gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Mars performed "Chunky" during his 24K Magic World Tour (2017-2018), as well as on television shows including on Saturday Night Live in October 2016 prior to its release. 


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She got to shake her little something (shake her little something), ooh
Throwing that thing from left, right, side-to-side
She got to have her own money (she got her own money), oh yeah
Shout out to the girls that pay they rent on time

If you ain't here to party take your ass back home
If you getting naughty, baby here's my phone
Slide with your boy to the bar
Slide with your boy to the car
I've been searching everywhere and now here you are

Ooh, chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in daisy dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)

Now let me hear you say you ready (I'm ready), oh yeah
Girl, you better have you hair weave strapped on tight
'Cause once we get going, we rolling, we'll cha-cha 'til the morning
So just say alright (alright)

If you ain't here to party take your ass back home
If you getting naughty, baby here's my phone
Slide with your boy to the bar
Slide with your boy to the car
I've been searching everywhere and now here you are

Ooh, chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in daisy dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)

Ow, you got what I want (I got what you want)
Girl, you got what I need (I got what you need)
Thirty-seven, twenty-seven, forty-two, ooh
Squeeze all of that into my coupe
Girl, I, I choo-oose you

Chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in daisy dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby

Chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in daisy dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
Hey, I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)

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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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Written by: Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin Lawrence II, James Edward Fauntleroy II, Christopher Brody Brown, Bruno Mars

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Album
Chunky is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his third studio album "24K Magic".
Release Year
It was released in 2016, four years after his previous album, "Unorthodox Jukebox".
Composition
'Chunky' was co-written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, and Ray Charles McCullough II. The production was handled by Mars, Lawrence and Brown under their alias Shampoo Press & Curl, with an additional production by The Stereotypes.
Genre
The song has been categorized as new jack swing, R&B, and soul music, with strong influences from 90's music.
Lyrics
The song contains a tribute to independent women. Bruno Mars sings about his admiration for a woman who works hard for her money and doesn't rely on anyone else.
Live Performance
The tune was promoted when Mars performed it during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Paris, in December 2016.
Related Single
Though it was not released as a single, it had a major role in Mars' album and was performed live on several instances.
Reception
'Chunky' was praised by music critics, who noted its catchy rhythms and Mars' vocal performance.
Video
While there was no official music video for the song, the live performance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has become the unofficial video among fans.
Usage in Pop Culture
The song was also performed as part of the set list for his 24K Magic World Tour.
Success
Despite not being a released single, the song found popularity with audiences and is often highlighted as a standout on the '24K Magic' album.
Inspiration
In an interview, Bruno Mars explained how the song was constructed around the bassline, taking inspiration from the bass-heavy tracks of artists like James Brown and Prince.
Musical Style
'Chunky' contains a blend of Bruno Mars's varied musical influences, ranging from pop and R&B to funk and soul, creating a unique yet familiar sound.
Chart Performance
While not officially released as a single, in the United States it reached number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and number 2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
Awards
Although "Chunky" did not receive any awards individually, the album "24K Magic" won the Grammy for Album of the Year.

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