You know, I did not actually really start getting into him until around the era of 'Uptown Funk' and when he started really just going all in on the - recreating these previous eras of music. Paak and, three, their new incarnation as Silk Sonic?ДЄ HARRIS: Bruno Mars, I stand - I think he's sort of a consummate showman in the best possible way. Where do you stand on, one, Bruno Mars, two, Anderson. The album is even introduced by the funk legend Bootsy Collins, who gave the band its name. It takes classic funk and soul sounds and updates them for the present day. Paak have 15 trophies between them, and the sound of 'An Evening With Silk Sonic' seems ideally suited to add to their total. THOMPSON: The Grammys were actually an appropriate launch point for Silk Sonic, given that Bruno Mars and Anderson. SILK SONIC: (Singing) I'ma leave the door open. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, 'LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN') Music started trickling out this past March when Silk Sonic released the single 'Leave The Door Open' and performed it at this year's Grammy Awards. Paak opened for a Bruno Mars tour back in 2017. THOMPSON: In February of this year, Bruno Mars announced the existence of Silk Sonic, but the band has percolated in secret for years.

LATESHA HARRIS, BYLINE: Morning, Stephen. THOMPSON: Joining Aisha and me is NPR Music editorial assistant Latesha Harris. Today, we are talking about Silk Sonic on POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR from NPR. It's called 'An Evening With Silk Sonic.' I'm Aisha Harris.

Paak recently released their first full-length album together. Together, they make music that recalls the classic Technicolor funk of the early 1970s. Silk Sonic is a new showcase for two familiar faces - Bruno Mars and Anderson.

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