Bruno Mars, Anderson .paak, Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open Access

In February 2020, just before the global pandemic, Mars revisited their old recordings and realized they had something special.

: The group name "Silk Sonic" was bestowed upon them by funk legend Bootsy Collins , who also provides narration for their debut album, An Evening with Silk Sonic . Crafting "Leave the Door Open" Silk Sonic's "Leave The Door Open": A Deep Dive - Covid Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Leave the Door Open

The duo first bonded in 2017 when .Paak opened for Mars on the European leg of his . In February 2020, just before the global pandemic,

: Mars called .Paak on his birthday, saying he had "figured out that little hook" for a song. Despite being out celebrating, .Paak showed up to the studio to record. : Mars called

: They hit it off immediately, spending late nights jamming and exchanging "backstage in-jokes" that would later become song hooks.