Mars shared his fourth award of the night, which recognizes songwriting, with co-writers Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy and Philip Lawrence and his production team The Stereotypes.
The single off the 32-year-old Hawaiian-born singer’s third album “24K Magic” returns to his retro style, while carrying the feel of classic R&B.
The song takes the form of a sexual proposition as Mars invites a woman to share some intimate moments with him as he boasts of the luxuries he can provide.
“Gold jewelry shining so bright / Strawberry champagne on ice / Lucky for you that’s what I like,” he sings.
Explaining the song in an interview, Mars said that he was trying to create a fun-filled mood through music in a world full of difficulties.
“I want people to feel fabulous when they hear this album. Therefore, if I want people to feel fabulous, I’ve got to feel fabulous,” he told Charlie Rose before the veteran television interviewer fell into disgrace over sexual harassment allegations.
“That’s What I Like” is the first time that Mars, himself a frequent songwriter for other artists, has won the award after three previous nominations.
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