Bruno Mars has dropped his latest single ‘Fat Juicy and Wet’ – which he worked on with Sexyy Red – and has also released a star-studded music video.
The ‘Treasure’ hitmaker, 39, has collaborated with the 26-year-old rapper for the new track which dropped on Friday (24.01.25) and has also released a music video to go with it that features his recent collaborators Lady Gaga and Rosé. The video was shot in Los Angeles and directed by award-winning filmmaker Hype Williams.
“Fat Juicy and Wet… Out Now! Shout out to global chart toppers @ladygaga and @roses_are_rosie for the insane cameo!” Bruno wrote on Instagram alongside a clip of the music video for the single which he referred to as a “strip club anthem”. The post garnered over 2 million likes within hours of its release.
Earlier this week, Bruno hinted that he would be working with the ‘U My Everything’ hitmaker on his next single. The collaboration had been rumored since they were spotted together at a recording studio in December 2024.
Taking to Instagram, the ‘Finesse’ singer posted a picture of himself with Sexyy Red with the caption: “Found her!” The post generated significant buzz among fans, with many speculating about the nature of their collaboration.
The post also seemingly included a snippet of the track, with Sexyy Red calling: “Yeah, it’s Sexyy. Hey Bruno!” Industry insiders have predicted the song could become one of the biggest hits of 2025.
Lady Gaga’s cameo in the music video follows her duet with Bruno, ‘Die With a Smile’, which was a huge hit when it was released last August. The track reached number one in 12 countries and earned multiple platinum certifications.
“Getting to work with Gaga has been an honor. She’s an icon and she makes the song magical. I’m so excited for everyone to hear it,” the ‘Grenade’ singer said in a statement at the time. The collaboration marked a milestone in both artists’ careers.
Gaga revealed that it was the ’24K Magic’ singer who had approached her about making a track together. Their partnership has since become one of the most talked-about musical collaborations of recent years.
“Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating. I was finishing my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on,” she said. The spontaneous studio session led to their chart-topping collaboration.
“It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making. We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song.” The all-night recording session has become legendary among music industry professionals.
The new release continues Bruno Mars‘s impressive track record of successful collaborations, which has seen him work with various artists across different genres. His ability to cross musical boundaries has been a key factor in his sustained success in the industry.
The music video, shot over three days in December, features elaborate choreography and multiple costume changes, reflecting Mars’s signature style and attention to detail. The production reportedly cost over $2 million, making it one of the most expensive music videos of the year.
Industry experts predict that ‘Fat Juicy and Wet’ could become another milestone in Mars’s career, which already includes 11 Grammy Awards and over 200 million records sold worldwide. The track’s unique blend of his pop sensibilities with Sexyy Red’s rap style represents a bold new direction for both artists.
