Music Video of the Week: Uptown Funk
This week’s music video of the week is Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars. We love this song and video for its catchy beat and fun dance moves. Be sure to check it out and get your groove on!
Introduction
This week’s music video is “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. The song was released in 2014 and quickly became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in several countries. The music video was directed by Bruno Mars and features the two artists dancing and performing throughout the streets of New York City.
The Music Video
The music video for “Uptown Funk” was shot over two days in October 2014 in Los Angeles, California by director Bruno Mars. The video features Mars and his band playing in various locations around the city, including a street party, a beauty salon, and a bowling alley. Interspersed with these performance scenes are shots of people dancing along to the song. The video has been praised for its fun and energetic vibe, and has been compared to Mars’ previous work on the music videos for “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Treasure”.
The Artist
Mark Ronson is a British musician, DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his collaborations with Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele and Bruno Mars. His fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015), peaked at number two in the UK and number one in the US.
Ronson was born to Jewish parents in London, England. He was educated at VIVA College and the University of Westminster. He began his musical career as a DJ in 1992 and released his first album, Here Comes the Fuzz (2003), under the name of his band The Ronsonics. In 2007, he won two Grammy Awards for his work on Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black album.
In 2014, Ronson achieved his first UK number one single with “Uptown Funk”, featuring Bruno Mars. The song won two Grammy Awards at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. In 2016, he co-wrote and co-produced “One Dance” for Drake featuring Wizkid & Kyla, which peaked at number one in several countries including the UK, US and Canada.
Conclusion
This week’s music video of the week is Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars. The upbeat, retro song and accompanying dance moves make for a fun and catchy music video that is sure to get you up and moving. If you’re looking for a feel-good song to get your groove on, look no further than Uptown Funk.
