The song swept major awards and set multiple streaming records. How I Wrote That Song: Mark Ronson "Uptown Funk!"
"Uptown Funk," released in November 2014 by British producer Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars , is a era-defining funk-pop anthem that dominated global charts and became a cultural phenomenon. As the lead single from Ronson's fourth studio album, Uptown Special , the track spent 14 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the and earned the title of the UK's biggest song of 2015. The Creation Process mark_ronson_uptown_funk_official_video_ft_bruno...
Ronson has noted that he put more work into this song than any other, at one point even passing out from the stress of trying to perfect the groove. The song swept major awards and set multiple
Despite its "effortless" sound, the song's production was a long and labored six-month process. 1 on the and earned the title of
Directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy, the official music video captures the song's high-energy, throwback spirit.
As of 2025, the video remains one of the most-viewed in YouTube history, surpassing 5.6 billion views . Accolades & Legacy
The iconic opening line, "This hit, that ice cold / Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold," was a collaborative breakthrough that helped solidify the song's direction. Official Music Video & Visual Style