Overview
- The Romantic arrived Feb. 27 via Atlantic Records with nine songs and an accompanying video for “Risk It All” co-directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos that features mariachi imagery and wedding scenes.
- Lead single “I Just Might” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January and remains in the top 10, underscoring strong momentum heading into release week.
- Mars and D’Mile co-produced the entire album, with songwriting contributions from James Fauntleroy, Brody Brown and Philip Lawrence.
- The rollout leaned on targeted activations, including an iHeartRadio/TikTok preview, Record Store Day listening parties at more than 200 stores, a Los Angeles “Romantic Flower Shop” pop-up and limited-edition physical formats.
- A global stadium run, The Romantic Tour, begins April 10 in Las Vegas and spans North America and Europe with support on select dates from Anderson .Paak, Victoria Monét, RAYE and Leon Thomas.