Claim: Just the Way You Are is off of Bruno Mars debut album released in 2010.

Doo-Wops & Hooligans is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars . It was released on October 4 , 2010 through Atlantic Records and Elektra Records . Mars ' writing and production team The Smeezingtons were credited with writing all songs and serve as the album 's executive producers . The album 's title refers to doo-wop music and was chosen to reflect simplicity , as well as appeal to both males and females . Two digital singles -- `` Liquor Store Blues '' featuring Damian Marley and `` Grenade '' -- were released to promote the album .   The lead single `` Just the Way You Are '' was released on July 20 , 2010 , and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks , going on to become an international top ten hit . `` Grenade '' was later announced as the second single , and has charted in the top ten in Australia , Canada , New Zealand , as well as becoming his second consecutive number one in the United States and United Kingdom . `` The Lazy Song '' was released as the third single from the album in Spring 2011 , peaking at number 4 on the Hot 100 and becoming his third consecutive number one single in the United Kingdom as a solo artist .   Doo-Wops & Hooligans charted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and in the top ten of music charts in Australia , Canada , Ireland , and New Zealand . The album received generally positive reviews from music critics . The usage of a wide variety of influences was noted by critics , with musical comparisons made to Michael Jackson , Jason Mraz and Little Richard . The album received a total of seven nominations for the Grammy Awards in 2011 and 2012 , including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album . Mars embarked on a US headlining tour throughout November and December 2010 to promote the album . Doo-Wops & Hooligans was announced the third biggest-selling album of 2011 in the United Kingdom , selling approximately 1,214,420 copies . The album has sold over 6 million copies worldwide .